Although presidential politics are coloring the perception of domestic manufacturing, U.S. factory production in June increased at the fastest pace in more than a year. The Institute for Supply Management’s leading index, the PMI, increased by 1.9 percent from May to reach 51.3 percent. Any number over 50 indicates the sector is growing. Although the…
DetailsMouser Electronics is now shipping from stock Ecliptek’s ultra-miniature E3WS series of SMD tuning fork crystals. This new 32.768kHz crystal series includes a -40°C to +85°C extended operating temperature range and is now available for remote and portable real time clocking applications where space is extremely limited. Ideal for contactless technology and PoE lighting, this versatile watch crystal…
DetailsAccording to TechSci Research report, “United States Sensors Market By Type, By Application, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011 – 2021’’, the sensors market in the United States is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during 2016-2021, due to increasing number of users of smart devices, growing adoption of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) based micro-machine…
DetailsSanta Clara, Calif. – Inphi Corporation (NYSE: IPHI), a leading provider of high-speed, mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for the communications, data center and computing markets, today announced a definitive agreement to sell its memory product business to Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) for $90 million in cash inclusive of a 12.5 percent escrow. The sale is currently expected to…
DetailsSan Jose, Calif. – RFMW Ltd. and Ampleon announce the extension of their distribution relationship. Ampleon is the RF Power Business Unit that was recently spun-off from NXP Semiconductors. Under the agreement, RFMW will extend their franchise agreement to EMEA including Israel for the entire RF Power business activity, including sales and support of the complete…
DetailsSan Diego, Calif. — Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, announces the launch of an online store to provide customers a fast and efficient way to purchase the company’s high-performance integrated RF products. Customers can now visit Peregrine’s website to search for products and easily place…
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C&K Components’ new chief executive officer John J. Boucher is not wasting any time in setting new goals for the global manufacturer of electromechanical switches, smart card readers, and high-reliability connectors. His goals in 2016 are centered on expansion. This includes expanding the company’s customer base, revenues and market penetration. C&K also will continue to…
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For engineers and purchasers who want to take advantage of the USB Type-C connector’s small footprint for harsh environment applications, Amphenol released a rugged version with a robust construction and an IP67 rating that also delivers electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection. Like the standard USB Type-C connector the rugged version offers power levels up to 100…
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Price erosion isn’t new to the components industry, but one analyst predicts power ASPs will continue a trend of “strong” price erosion that began in 2015. High production volumes in 2015 set the power electronics industry on the road toward price erosion, according to Yole Développement. Last year also saw China expand its role in…
DetailsPittsburgh, Pa. – MEMS & Sensors Industry Group® (MSIG) invites attendees to a special half-day workshop on the convergence of MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) devices, sensors, flexible substrates and semiconductors in the Internet of Things (IoT) at SEMICON West on July 13, 2016. Speakers will explore the theme “From Collision to Convergence: Co-Creating Solutions in the Semiconductor and MEMS/Sensors Industry” as…
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