Solar companies, which have struggled all year, have had a rough round of trading. What has become clear is that, whether you love them or hate them, the solar industry has many challenges ahead. The most pain came on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 16, when closely followed solar analyst Satya Kumar from {complink 6436|Credit…
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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, today announced it has stock of Cree’s LED Module LMR4 with Cree TrueWhiteTM Technology and versions featuring Cree EasyWhite TM solutions. “As a trusted resource for the electronics…
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NORWOOD, Mass. — Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 30, 2010. “The fourth quarter culminated a very strong year for ADI in which we achieved record revenue, profitability, and cash flow. For…
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Pardon my fascination with {complink 379|Apple Inc.}. One cannot help but obsess over a company that's breaking all records ever set by its peers. Apple has more than doubled sales since 2007 and, rising from the throes of death 10 years ago, surged to the peak of high-tech market valuation, leaving long established rivals floundering…
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{complink 1989|Fairchild Semiconductor International} today became the latest in a long line of semiconductor companies to increase its focus on a specific technology or end-market. “Fairchild is increasing investment in and development of a targeted portfolio of analog and power intellectual property (IP) to support handset manufacturers’ specific signal path requirements for audio, video, USB,…
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MANSFIELD, Texas — Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest electronic components and technologies, today announced several key appointments to its Advanced Technologies Management team. “Mouser made several key strategic moves to better align and concentrate its resources,” Glenn Smith, Mouser President and CEO, stated. “Mouser’s focus on new technology will…
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NORWOOD, Mass. — Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled decisively against Knowles Electronics. Administrative Law Judge Robert K. Rogers, Jr. concluded that Knowles’ patents were invalid. As a result, Judge Rogers determined that Analog Devices should not…
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We are happy to report this week that for the first time in five years, the nominees for the CHaINA Awards, a notable Chinese ceremony for supply chain innovation presented by a council of Asian supply chain professionals, were actually put to a vote. Shanghai-based Global Supply Chain Council, which runs the awards, handled nominations…
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The total revenue delivered by handset semiconductor shipments is forecast to increase approximately 5.5% this year, says ABI Research
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PHOENIX — Avnet Express, part of the Avnet Electronics Marketing operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), announces the immediate availability of the latest power management integrated circuits from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN). The TPS82671 and TPS84620 products are in-stock and available for same-day shipping when ordered on www.avnetexpress.com by 8 p.m. CST.…
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