DALLAS, Texas — Just over two weeks after a major earthquake in Japan, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) reports that recovery at its manufacturing sites in Miho and Aizu is progressing well and is on schedule to return to full production. The site in Miho, about 40 miles northeast of Tokyo, achieved a significant…
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. semiconductor maker Ramtron International Corporation (NASDAQ: RMTR), a leading developer and supplier of ferroelectric-based low-power memory and integrated semiconductor products, announced today that Ying Shiau has been appointed vice president of customer satisfaction. In this newly created position, Mr. Shiau is responsible for directing Ramtron's quality assurance program as well…
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In 2009, OEMs shipped about 2 million tablet computers before {complink 379|Apple Inc.} jumped into the market. In 2010, the iPad sparked roaring demand for tablets, and shipment jumped to 19.7 million units. The giddy year-over-year growth offers a striking insight into the future of tablets and the potential havoc they will create in the…
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TORONTO — SMTC Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTX) (TSX: SMX), a global electronics manufacturing services provider, announces that following the planned retirements of the current Chair of the Board, Mr. Wayne McLeod, and President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John Caldwell, Mr. Alex Walker will be appointed Chairman of the Board and will also Chair a newly…
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BELMONT, Calif. — Jameco Electronics announced its commitment to the continued publishing of its high-quality electronic component catalog. In response to Digi-Key’s announcement this week that it will discontinue its component catalog after more than 40 years, Jameco reaffirmed its commitment to publish its popular catalog through at least 2012. “I can understand why Digi-Key…
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POING, Munich — EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE:AVT) company and the leading specialist in EMEA semiconductor distribution, today announced a distribution agreement to promote and deliver Micron Technology, Inc.’s memory products to customers in Europe. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of DRAM, NAND and NOR flash memories, Micron’s broad portfolio of solutions are…
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EL SEGUNDO, CA —The amount of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) in media tablets will jump 147 percent in 2011 to an average of 676 megabytes (MB), according to new IHS iSuppli research. “With tablets handling more data-intensive applications such as video, the average DRAM content in these platforms during 2011 will be about two-and-a-half…
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The March 11 earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan will shave one half percentage point from global GDP in 2011 and contribute to a slight softening in the semiconductor and electronics market. These short-term effects will be limited, however, and the market should quickly recover, according to a report by market research company IC Insights.…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) announces the results of its 2011 Board of Directors’ election results. The leaders of the GSA BOD define GSA’s strategic vision and direction. The majority of the board members are selected by the Association’s semiconductor members. New semiconductor directors elected include Sagar Pushpala, senior vice president,…
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today announced that it has developed seven new PortNote™ Solutions to assist designers in selecting the appropriate circuit protection solution for a specific port interface. Bourns® PortNote™ Solutions are a series of one-page documents that provide concise information on relevant compliance standards,…
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