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Big growth seen for CPUs in ‘smart’ systems
Big growth seen for CPUs in ‘smart’ systems
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A new report by International Data Corporation's (IDC) semiconductor research team predicts that "smart systems", those with programmable processor cores,…
IHS: CMOS image sensor supply hit by quake
IHS: CMOS image sensor supply hit by quake
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The supply of CMOS image sensors, becoming ubiquitous in cell phones and notebook computers, has been affected by the Japan…
EMA and Cadence extend channel partner contract to sell complete line of PCB design tools
EMA and Cadence extend channel partner contract to sell complete line of PCB design tools
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EMA Design Automation, a full-service provider of mechanical and electrical CAD tools, announced the extension of its Channel Partner Contract…
Lattice Semiconductor sign EMEA distribution deal with Arrow Electronics
Lattice Semiconductor sign EMEA distribution deal with Arrow Electronics
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Lattice Semiconductor and Arrow Electronics EMEA have a distribution agreement for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Headquartered in Hillsboro,…

Japan quake’s toll on the electronics industry
Japan quake’s toll on the electronics industry
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NEWS UPDATES: As well as a heavy toll on the Japanese people, the cumulated effects of the March 11th earthquake, tsunami and the series of nuclear facility accidents that ensued…
Ioxus receives $21m investment funding to energize its ultracapacitor expansion plans
Ioxus receives $21m investment funding to energize its ultracapacitor expansion plans
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Ioxus, Inc., has received $21 million from Energy Technology Ventures (a GE-NRG Energy-ConocoPhillips joint venture), Northwater Capital through its Northwater Intellectual Property Fund, Aster Capital (representing Alstom, Schneider Electric and…
Freescale, Fuji discover power electronics for electric driving
Freescale, Fuji discover power electronics for electric driving
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Freescale Semiconductor has entered into a strategic alliance with Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., to collaborate on insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) technology and products for hybrid electric and electric vehicles (HEV…
ARM adds AllWinner and extends Telechips deal
ARM adds AllWinner and extends Telechips deal
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ARM holdings has been busy expanding its licensee base by signing up AllWinner Technology Co. Ltd. and extending its agreement with Telechips Inc.
Microsemi buys AML
Microsemi buys AML
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Microsemi Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AML Communications Inc. for $2.50 per share in an all-cash transaction. The total transaction value would be approximately $28 million.
TTI names top performing European suppliers
TTI names top performing European suppliers
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Global distributor of passive, interconnect, relay & switch and discrete components, TTI has named the winners of its annual Supplier Excellence Awards for 2010, which have become recognised in the…
MEMC Japan plant back on line; rivals idle
MEMC Japan plant back on line; rivals idle
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MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. said Tuesday (April 12) that it has resumed partial production of 300-mm silicon wafers at its facility in Utsunomiya, Japan, a little more than a month…
Digi-Key goes global with Hirose Electric’s product lines
Digi-Key goes global with Hirose Electric’s product lines
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Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation has signed a global agreement to distribute products from Hirose Electric, including European and Asian countries. Products from Hirose are now available for purchase on…
Osram and Cree enter into LED patents cross license agreement
Osram and Cree enter into LED patents cross license agreement
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The LED and lighting manufacturers Osram and Cree have entered into a comprehensive agreement about the cross licensing of patents, comprising the mutual licensing of both companies’ patents, including the…
Bosch, Daimler join forces for e-car motors
Bosch, Daimler join forces for e-car motors
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Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH have announced to launch a joint venture for the development and production of electric motors for all-electric vehicles in Europe. The companies have signed…
Sematech partners with RRAM startup
Sematech partners with RRAM startup
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After being in stealth mode for some time, 4DS Inc. has re-emerged. 4DS, a Fremont, California-based RRAM developer, has joined Sematech's front end process (FEP) initative to partner on efforts…
Report: NXP not in talks, would consider offer
Report: NXP not in talks, would consider offer
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Dutch chip company NXP Semiconductors BV is not in takeover talks, according to a Reuters report that quotes company CEO Rick Clemmer.
LTE chip startup raises $26 million
LTE chip startup raises $26 million
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Mobile communications fabless chip company Altair Semiconductor Ltd. has raised $26 million in a venture capital round led by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP). Altair (Hod Hasharon, Israel) said it will…
At mobile impasse, Intel tips Atom progress
At mobile impasse, Intel tips Atom progress
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The Oak Trail version of Intel's Atom processor is shipping and finding its way into netbooks and tablets. Intel plans a follow version, a 32-nm dual-core Atom processor called Cedar…
Report: Desktops slump, mobile systems rise
Report: Desktops slump, mobile systems rise
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Notebooks and tablets continue to displace desktop PCs amid a mild and short term slowdown in PCs, according to a new report from a Longbow Research. Advanced Micro Devices is…
Report: NXP in takeover talks with Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm
Report: NXP in takeover talks with Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm
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NXP Semiconductors BV (Eindhoven, The Netherlands), the chip company separated from Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV by a private equity buy out in 2006, is in takeover talks with Intel, Qualcomm…
ACAL BFi signs pan-European distribution for Silicon Sensing’s gyroscope and inertial systems
ACAL BFi signs pan-European distribution for Silicon Sensing’s gyroscope and inertial systems
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ACAL BFi will provide specialist technical support on Silicon Sensing’s full range of products including their new class of PinPoint precision MEMS navigation and pointing gyroscopes.
Mouser and Bias Power sign global distribution agreement
Mouser and Bias Power sign global distribution agreement
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Mouser Electronics expanded its power linecard thanks to a global distribution agreement with Bias Power, a leading manufacturer of drop-in low power, universal input, AC/DC power modules and ruggedized LED…
Analyst: GaAs supply chain robust after quake
Analyst: GaAs supply chain robust after quake
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Supplies of gallium and arsenide raw materials, semi-insulating bulk substrates and have not been disrupted by the Japanese earthquake of March 11 and ensuing tsunami or the on-going issues with…
Japan quake won’t slow capex, says analyst
Japan quake won’t slow capex, says analyst
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Semiconductor industry capital spending is projected to grow to $60.4 billion in 2011, up 17 percent from $51.8 billion in 2010, according to a revised forecast issued Thursday (April 6)…
Microsite launched for Windows Embedded Server
Microsite launched for Windows Embedded Server
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Avnet Embedded has extended its pan-European website to include a new microsite dedicated to Microsoft Windows Embedded Server operating system products and applications. There are dedicated sections devoted to designing…
Several Japan fabs halted by aftershock
Several Japan fabs halted by aftershock
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Fujitsu Ltd., Renesas Electronics Corp., Sony Corp., Elpida Memory Inc., Toshiba Corp., Nikon Corp. and Tokyo Electron Ltd. (TEL) were reportedly among several Japanese electronics firms forced to suspend manufacturing…
LDK Solar expands into Sapphire wafer business
LDK Solar expands into Sapphire wafer business
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Manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers and PV products LDK Solar announced a business investment of approximately USD40 million to establish a new manufacturing plant in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province.
Microsemi bids for microwave amplifier firm
Microsemi bids for microwave amplifier firm
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Microsemi Corp. said Wednesday (April 6) it made a bid to acquire microwave amplifier provider AML Communication Inc. in a cash deal valued at $28 million net.


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