Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today received a Presidential Order to immediately and permanently abandon the proposed takeover of Qualcomm by Broadcom Limited (NASDAQ: AVGO). Under the terms of the Presidential Order, all of Broadcom’s director nominees are also disqualified from standing for election as directors of Qualcomm. Qualcomm was also ordered to reconvene its 2018…
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Microchip Technology Inc.’s $10.1 billion acquisition of Microsemi Corp. will not have a short-term impact on the suppliers’ distribution relationships, Microchip chairman and CEO Steve Sanghi told analysts last week. Microchip conducts business with many of Microsemi’s distributors, he added, and post-merger channel relationships will be jointly evaluated after the deal is closed. For the…
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Little is more important to the electronics manufacturing industry and its supply chain than training the workforce of the future. Skill shortages threaten to slow innovation, research, and development efforts, as well as put industries and regions at risk. According to government statistics, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workers command higher wages, earning 29%…
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Globalization and digital technologies are changing businesses, especially as companies look to find new ways to amplify growth and expand into new markets. To do this, companies must create efficiencies in their supply chains and be able to keep up with complex and ever-changing supply chain dynamics. So, the big questions are: How has labeling…
DetailsDuring Electronica China in Shanghai March 14-16, 2018, visitors are encouraged to stop by Digi-Key Electronics’ booth located at E5.5324 for the chance to learn about the new WeChat feature – Part Search, as well as receive free gifts, including a backpack and charging cable, and speak with company representatives about how their breadth of product, tools, and services…
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Vishay Intertechnology Inc. is offering a number of multilayer chip capacitors (MLCCs) that may be used as alternatives for end-of-life (EOL) commodity parts. Several component manufacturers have recently announced EOL product change notifications (PCNs) for select NPO, X7R and X5R ceramic capacitors. “A lot of customers don’t realize we manufacture these parts unless they are in…
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Once a mechanical marvel, the automobile has quickly become a computer on wheels. The use of technology has changes the automotive market and its supply chain in incredible ways. For consumers, the shift has translated into dozens of affordable, efficient, and tech-forward cars that offer a greener alternative to older gas guzzlers. “Automakers have brought an…
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Most industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) implementations have been undertaken by early adopters trying to get an advantage over their competitors. These projects have a number of different objectives, but typically fall into three basic categories – more efficient operations, improved customer experience, or new revenue opportunities. Image courtesy: Pixabay These projects are not…
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APEC is a leading conference for power electronics that showcases the latest innovations in power products. The overriding themes at this year’s show are system cost reduction through integration and lower bill of materials (BOM); faster time to market and simplifying design. Power electronics manufacturers also are keenly focused on delivering higher efficiency and cutting…
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Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) acquired Linear Technology for $14.8 billion in 2017, making ADI an analog leader across multiple product categories. It was one of the largest acquisitions over the past few years in the semiconductor industry. As part of the integration, ADI rebranded Linear’s power products as “Power by Linear” late in 2017. ADI…
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