Research reported in the Japanese Journal of Applied Physics by researchers at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation describes the development of a new power module made from a SiC metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor and a SiC Schottky barrier diode. The team successfully trialed the module in a train traction inverter – a device used to convert the direct…
DetailsSan Diego, Calif. — CEOs remain optimistic about their businesses’ growth, despite greater concerns about the challenging economy, according to the Q3 2015 Vistage CEO Confidence Index Survey (http://www.vistage.com/press-center/vistage-ceo-survey/), the largest survey of chief executives from small- and medium-sized businesses in the United States. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7651351-vistage-q3-2015-ceo-confidence-index/ “Although CEOs remain cautious about…
DetailsCupertino, Calif. – Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), a world leader in storage solutions, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Dot Hill Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: HILL), a trusted supplier of innovative software and hardware storage systems. Under the terms of the definitive agreement signed between Seagate and Dot Hill, an indirect wholly…
DetailsGartner, Inc. today highlighted the top 10 technology trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2016. Analysts presented their findings during the sold-out Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, which is taking place here through Thursday. Gartner defines a strategic technology trend as one with the potential for significant impact on the organization. Factors that denote significant impact…
DetailsOctober, 2015 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. today announced new enhancements to their Medical Applications site, one of Mouser’s Applications & Technologies sites. Mouser’s updated application site provides developers with the resources they need to learn about the latest advances in medical technology, and the newest products available from Mouser Electronics for selecting and building medical…
DetailsSanta Monica, Calif. – Master Electronics, a leading distributor of electromechanical, interconnect and passive components, announced today that it has added the Marquardt switch line to their extensive line card. “Marquardt has been a successful, independent family enterprise for 90 years. Being a leading manufacturer in the field of electromechanical, electronic switches and switching systems,…
DetailsOne Week Left to Register! Impact Conference: October, 13, 2015 About the Conference The industry’s experts will gather for discussion, insight, and collaboration to enhance system-level design, performance and cost savings with first time right solutions. Boards, Chips and Packaging: Designing to Maximize Results is a must-attend event for board designers, system architects, chip designers,…
DetailsOctober, 2015 – Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the VLD series LEDs from Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. These new red, amber, and yellow LEDs feature ultra-bright aluminum indium gallium phosphide (AllnGaP)-on-silicon chip technology to deliver industry-leading brightness with luminous intensity up to 35,500 mcd. The Vishay VLD series LEDs, now available from Mouser Electronics, are…
DetailsSkyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, and PMC-Sierra, Inc. (PMC) (NASDAQ: PMCS), a semiconductor and software solutions leader in storage, optical and mobile networks, today announced a definitive agreement under which Skyworks will acquire PMC for $10.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valued…
DetailsThe gas discharge tube (GDT) surge arrestor market is a relatively stable product technology in terms of innovation and new packaging. However, the latest design from Bourns Inc. could result in a new industry-standard form factor for the GDT market. Standard packages sizes for these circuit protection devices are typically 5 mm x 5 mm…
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