San Jose, Calif. — Atmel® Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML), a leader in microcontroller and touch solutions, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Revenue for the third quarter of 2015 was $286.5 million, a 6% decrease compared to $306.4 million for the second quarter of 2015, and 23% lower compared to $374.5 million for the third quarter of 2014. GAAP…
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Huge sales opportunities beckon in the market for connected devices but the challenges are numerous and semiconductor makers must leverage the strengths of component distributors to benefit from what is shaping up as the potential biggest growth area for the entire electronics industry, says research firm McKinsey & Co. Within a few years the entire…
DetailsAtlanta, Ga. – At its annual conference ECIA honored some of its top members with the Distinguished Service Awards. The awards are presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the association. This year’s roster of honorees is especially noteworthy for having devoted time and energy above and beyond their day jobs in the…
DetailsPhoenix, Ariz. — Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) today announced results for the first quarter fiscal year 2016 ended October 3, 2015. Sales for the quarter ended October 3, 2015 increased 1.9% year over year and 8.4% in constant currency to $6.97 billion (Q1 FY16 includes an extra week of sales) Adjusted operating income of $240.4 million increased 7.5% year over year and adjusted operating income…
DetailsBelgrade – MikroElektronika, producer of a wide range of development tools and compilers for microcontrollers, today announced a distribution agreement with Future Electronics, a global leader in electronics distribution. Saving people’s time is the guiding principle in MikroElektronika’s approach to product design. With the increased availability which comes with the inclusion of their products in…
DetailsGlobal revenues for optoelectronics, sensors and actuators, and discrete semiconductors (O-S-D) are expected to reach $66.4 billion in 2015, up three percent from 2014 when sales rose by nine percent, according to IC Insights. The two biggest contributors to slow growth are sensors/actuators and discretes, which have struggled with consistent growth after rebounding in 2014,…
DetailsConcerns about the slowdown in China and the strong dollar resulted in weakening optimism about the strength of the global economy among U.S. industrial manufacturers in the third quarter of 2015. However, the U.S. economic outlook still looks positive and revenue forecasts over the next 12 months are up.
DetailsSan Jose, Calif. – InvenSense, Inc., a provider of MEMS sensor platforms, has entered the automotive market with the introduction of automotive sensor solutions for safety and non-safety applications. Entrance into the market was driven by increased demand for personalized in-vehicle experience, improved safety, assisted automated driving, and predictable maintenance systems. The company is developing MEMS…
DetailsSelecting a LED controller for your lighting application is not an easy task. There are a host of device variations that have to be considered along with the expertise of the power supply designer. But assuredly most purchasers of LED controllers are looking to accomplish three things – lower system losses (higher efficiency), achieve a…
DetailsCupertino, Calif. — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter ended September 26, 2015. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $51.5 billion and quarterly net profit of $11.1 billion, or $1.96 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $42.1 billion and net profit of $8.5 billion, or $1.42 per…
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