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First quarter PV inverter shipments decline by 39 percent
First quarter PV inverter shipments decline by 39 percent
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IMS Research's latest quarterly report shows that global PV inverter shipments declined to 4 GW in Q1’11, 39% lower than…
Micron samples third-generation RLDRAM memory
Micron samples third-generation RLDRAM memory
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Early engineering samples of Micron’s third-generation reduced latency DRAM (RLDRAM 3 memory) are now available, providing sustainable data rates up…
Report: Smart grid could cost $476B
Report: Smart grid could cost $476B
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Costs and benefits of building a smart electric grid have more than doubled as the vision of a digital, networked…
Analyst predicts OLED lighting market
Analyst predicts OLED lighting market
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The global market for OLED lighting will be $4.8 billion in 2016, according to market research firm NanoMarkets LLC. Of…

Global PV module inventories achieve record levels
Global PV module inventories achieve record levels
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Global PV module inventory levels have reached the highest amount recorded to date with market analyst, IMS Research, indicating that the levels have reached more than 10 GW in Q2’11.
OEMS speed adoption of IPv6
OEMS speed adoption of IPv6
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NetLogic Microsystems says it is now in volume production for its NL11k family of IPv6 knowledge-based processors. The first of over two dozen IPv6 systems from leading original equipment manufacturers…
Chips see 25 percent surge in solar, wind
Chips see 25 percent surge in solar, wind
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The market for semiconductors for solar and wind energy-generation systems will grow 26.5 percent in 2011, after expanding 25.4 percent in 2010 to reach revenues of $1.4 billion. That was…
TI unveils industry’s highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric mobility
TI unveils industry’s highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric mobility
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Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a battery management integrated circuit that increases the life of rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and maximizes available energy for hybrid and electric vehicles, power tools…
TI unveils industry’s highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric mobility, power tools and UPS
TI unveils industry’s highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric mobility, power tools and UPS
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Texas Instruments Incorporated has introduced a battery management integrated circuit that increases the life of rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs and maximizes available energy for hybrid and electric vehicles, power tools…
Gold remains strong in electronics with record demand in 2010
Gold remains strong in electronics with record demand in 2010
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According to the World Gold Council's figures, 2010 sets a new high for global gold demand in electronics at 326.8 tonnes, with increased use of gold in Chinese electronics manufacturing…
78 percent of tablets shipped will have 3G/4G modem in 2015, says In-Stat
78 percent of tablets shipped will have 3G/4G modem in 2015, says In-Stat
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Consumers of portable and computing devices require constant connectivity in order to access the Internet, engage in social networking, and share multimedia content. In fact, this consistent connected experience is…
78% of tablets shipped will have 3G/4G modem in 2015, says In-Stat
78% of tablets shipped will have 3G/4G modem in 2015, says In-Stat
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Consumers of portable and computing devices require constant connectivity in order to access the Internet, engage in social networking, and share multimedia content. In fact, this consistent connected experience is…
Report defines the future of LTE femtocells
Report defines the future of LTE femtocells
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The Femto Forum, the independent industry and operator association that supports femtocell deployment worldwide, has published an operator friendly guide to the LTE femtocell architecture options in the 3GPP standard.
CMOS image sensor market set for steady growth
CMOS image sensor market set for steady growth
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Beginning in 2011 CMOS image sensor sales are expected to gain momentum and consistency with 13 percent growth in 2011 to a new record high of $5.1 billion, topping the…
IEEE1101.10/11 injector-ejector latching handle for front panel assemblies
IEEE1101.10/11 injector-ejector latching handle for front panel assemblies
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Verotec has revamped its range of IEEE1101.10/11 compliant subrack front panels with an improved design of injector/ejector latching handle that generates greater insertion and extraction force, a superior stainless steel…
Worldwide residential gateway revenues to surpass USD 10 billion in 2015, says In-Stat
Worldwide residential gateway revenues to surpass USD 10 billion in 2015, says In-Stat
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The residential gateway market continued its rise in the broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) space, primarily due to telco providers favouring gateways over modems since gateways fulfil consumer demand and…
Mouser launches medical applications site
Mouser launches medical applications site
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With Medical electronics now representing one of the fastest growing industries, and is projected to grow more than threefold over the next five years, Mouser’s Medical Applications microsite will be…
Ofcom: 4G set to deliver capacity gains of more than 200 percent over 3G
Ofcom: 4G set to deliver capacity gains of more than 200 percent over 3G
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The latest Ofcom research reveals that the next generation of mobile technology will deliver more than 200 percent of the capacity of existing 3G technologies, using the same amount of…
NFC integrated circuits shipments to reach 920 Million in 2015
NFC integrated circuits shipments to reach 920 Million in 2015
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IMS Research issued a survey focusing on the evolution of three promising markets, which are projected to experience strong growth in the coming years: NFC, secure payments and digital security.
TI remains the largest power IC supplier despite fierce competition
TI remains the largest power IC supplier despite fierce competition
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Market analyst, IMS Research has released preliminary results which reveal that Texas Instruments (TI) remained the largest supplier in the power management and driver IC market in 2010, a year…
MIFARE4Mobile industry group announced roadmap
MIFARE4Mobile industry group announced roadmap
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The MIFARE4Mobile Industry Group, consisting of leading players in the Near Field Communication (NFC) ecosystem including Ericsson, Gemalto, Giesecke & Devrient, NXP Semiconductors, Oberthur Technologies, STMicroelectronics and ViVOtech, today announced…
Renesas aims to return Naka factory to full supply capacity by October
Renesas aims to return Naka factory to full supply capacity by October
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Following the announcement made on April 22, 2011, Renesas Electronics Corporation has released a second updated preliminary schedule for its Naka wafer fabrication factory in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki. Renesas Electronics estimates…
PV module shipments start to decline for first time in two years
PV module shipments start to decline for first time in two years
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The latest analysis of the global PV industry by market analyst IMS Research reveals that global PV module shipments for the first quarter of 2011 declined by almost 10%.
Mobile printing gains momentum, says IDC
Mobile printing gains momentum, says IDC
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As the mobile workforce continues to expand, so too do the opportunities for increased efficiency and productivity. In the hardcopy peripheral space, the proliferation of smart phones and tablet PCs…
3-D TV is not dead
3-D TV is not dead
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Driven by price declines and an increasing availability of content, worldwide shipments of 3-D TVs will jump by 463 percent to reach 23.4 million units in 2011, according to IHS…
Mirrorless digital still camera revenue to reach USD825 Million in 2015, says In-Stat
Mirrorless digital still camera revenue to reach USD825 Million in 2015, says In-Stat
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In the world of digital still cameras (DSCs), there were basically two market segments from which to choose, either the expensive digital single lens reflex (DSLR) or the more affordable,…
ABI Research projects 16 million mobile LTE subscribers by year’s end
ABI Research projects 16 million mobile LTE subscribers by year’s end
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LTE is starting to gain critical momentum as we move through 2Q-2011. Currently 12 countries have commercial LTE services, and according to ABI Research VP of Forecasting Jake Saunders, “ABI…
Orbit Systems expands its presence to Asia with new offices in Hong Kong
Orbit Systems expands its presence to Asia with new offices in Hong Kong
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California-based distributor of integrated circuits and computer products, Orbit Systems established new operations in Hong Kong to service its customers in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Setting up…


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