Wilbrecht LEDCO, Inc., a subsidiary of Microprecision Electronics SA, a manufacturer of LED indicator lights, metal foil resistors and mechanical switches has become a member of the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA.) The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their manufacturer representatives, and authorized distributors. ECIA members…
DetailsMicrosemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced it has received the Category 1A Trusted Design, Test and Broker accreditation from the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA). The completion of the Category 1A Trusted accreditation is a major milestone for Microsemi, and is part of…
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We spend a lot of time bemoaning the lack of new talent coming into the electronics supply chain. However, it's time now to talk to an enthusiastic newcomer about what made him choose a career in the electronics supply chain. Hopefully, we can inspire other up and comers to join the fray and make a…
DetailsNXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI), today announced that the Lenovo VIBE X2 Pro smartphone, due to be released in April 2015, will use the NXP LPC54100 series of microcontrollers for always-on sensor processing applications. Lenovo selected the LPC54100 series for its processing power and market-leading power efficiency to maximize battery life while supporting today’s popular…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the global authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the ADuM3151 SPIsolator Digital Isolator from Analog Devices. This new isolator optimizes isolation of serial peripheral interface (SPI) transmissions for higher speeds, while provide additional low speed channels for control and status monitoring functions. The ADuM3151 is based…
DetailsVentec International Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Koolen as Global Account Manager OEM Technology Marketing. Peter started his PCB career with Mommers Print Service and is highly regarded in the global PCB community. Having worked for more than 30 years in tier 1 PCB manufacturers in sales and account management,…
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The 10th annual India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) Vision Summit brought together the stakeholders in Indian Semiconductor Industry in hopes of enhancing collaboration between industry, academia and government with an eye toward making the vision a reality for ESDM sector. Day two of this event started with an opening session on accelerating the ESDM…
DetailsTempe, Ariz. — The AEE10W-M series of 10-watt (W) DC-DC converters from Artesyn Embedded Technologies complies with industrial or medical safety standards for instrumentation that requires a certified supplementary or reinforced insulation system. The AEE10W-M series, housed in a 2 x 1 inch industry-standard package, offers up to 92 percent efficiency and covers a wide input voltage range…
DetailsXP Power has introduced six new series of high performance isolated DC-DC converters in industry standard SMD packages that deliver increased efficiency, isolation, and temperature range. Offered in single- and dual-output versions the compact devices are available in power ranges from 0.25 to 3 watts (W). They offer standard 1,500 or optional 3,000 VDC input…
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What, exactly, is “Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory” in the world of patents related to semiconductors and consumer electronics? That debate has raged for decades, notably in the wide-ranging wireless sector, bringing many a fruitful pay day to patent lawyers and exasperating some of the best judges as they grapple with issues such as open sourcing…
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