The annual Electronics Distribution Show (EDS) takes place next week, and it will be my first experience with a show or conference in the interconnects, passives, and electromechanical (IP&E) industry. I've spent a few years in the marketing and social media tradeshow world, and I love the energy and enthusiasm that accompanies these kinds of…
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WOBURN, Mass. & ANDOVER, Mass. — Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today signed a definitive agreement to purchase SiGe Semiconductor, Inc., a leading global supplier of radio frequency (RF) front-end solutions that are facilitating wireless multimedia across a…
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Coleman Cable, Inc. (Nasdaq: CCIX) (“Coleman”), a leading manufacturer and innovator of electrical and electronic wire and cable products, today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Technology Research Corporation (“TRC”), a recognized leader in providing cost-effective engineered solutions for applications involving power management and control, intelligent battery systems technology…
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PALO ALTO, Calif. — GigOptix, Inc. (OTCBB:GGOX), a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G optical networks, today announced that it has signed WPG Americas, Inc., (WPGA) one of the top three IC component distributors worldwide, as its sole distributor for ASIC sales in the Americas.…
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and Nuventix, Inc., maker of SynJet thermal management technology, have signed a global distribution agreement. “Digi-Key is proud to welcome Nuventix as a new supplier partner. Nuventix is…
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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Avnet Embedded Americas, part of Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), introduces Performance Matched Kits, a complete portfolio of motherboard, display, peripheral and support products from world-class manufacturers that eliminates the need to source individual components, develop cables and spend precious time and resources validating hardware. Watch…
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{complink 5218|STMicroelectronics NV} is one of those companies that back up corporate social responsibility statements with firm actions. And it's been doing it for years, first under former chairman and CEO Pasquale Pistorio and continuing even now, years after he left the job. At the recent Semico Summit, STMicroelectronics presented its view on shaping the…
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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the value-added IT distributor Amosdec SAS. Founded in 1990, Amosdec is a leader in the field of virtualization and storage management solutions throughout France. During the 2010 calendar year, Amosdec generated revenue of approximately US$90 million. The…
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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland — TE Connectivity recently recognizes Arrow as “Distributor of the Year 2010” for the EMEA region. Dean Hassell, Vice President, Pemco, Arrow EMEA received the award at TE's 2011 Global Distribution Summit in San Francisco, California. Arrow was selected based on strategic categories matched to TE Connectivity's business and growth priorities with distribution:…
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO — MOSAID Technologies Inc. (TSX:MSD) today announced that it has concluded a patent portfolio license agreement with Hynix Semiconductor Inc. of Korea. In a separate purchase agreement, MOSAID has acquired a significant portfolio of patents and patent applications from Hynix. These two agreements follow the Memorandum of Understanding between MOSAID and Hynix which…
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