Shanghai Krah Electronics Co. Ltd. (Shanghai, China) introduced the new SKE021 and SKE022 wirewound resistors, which are available with resistance values ranging...
BCComponents International BV (the Netherlands), a new addition to Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA), announced the release of a pair of NTC thermistors Series that are coated with glass for environmental protection and feature nickel barrier contacts for improved soldering characteristics. The 2322 615 3x and 2322 615 5x Series of surface-mount thermistors are designed […]
Infineon Technologies AG (Munich, Germany) announced results for its first quarter in fiscal year 2003, ended December 31, 2002. The company had revenues of Euro 1.52 billion, an increase of 10 percent sequentially and 47 percent year-on-year. The revenue increase was mainly driven by higher demand for memory products and semiconductors used in mobile phones […]
Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (Worcester, MA) announced the closure of the wafer fab and completion of the sale of its 250,000ft² facility in Willow Grove, PA, for an undisclosed amount. The buyer will use the facility for purposes unrelated to the semiconductor industry. On October 1, 2001, Allegro announced that production at the Willow Grove wafer […]
The board of directors of Modine Manufacturing Co. (Racine, WI) announced that David Rayburn was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer and elected to the board. Rayburn will report to Donald Johnson who will continue as Chairman of the Board. Rayburn was promoted to his current position of President and Chief Operating Officer in […]
As part of its collective efforts to reduce air emissions in and around the harbor, the Port of Los Angeles has added eight new alternative fuel trucks and cars to its existing fleet of construction vehicles and equipment. Designed to reduce emissions in industrial areas, the four new trucks carry individual costs ranging from $60,000 […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (South Portland, ME) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 29, 2002. Fourth-quarter sales were $353.9 million, nine percent higher than fourth-quarter 2001 sales and two percent lower than third-quarter 2002 sales. Fairchild reported net income in the quarter of $3.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared […]
Hydrogenics Corp. (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada) announced that it has provided General Motors Corp. (Detroit, MI) and the US Army with a fuel...
Eaton Corp. (Cleveland, OH) announced that it has purchased the power systems business of Commonwealth Sprague Capacitor Inc. (North Adams, MA). The power systems business includes power-factor correction systems and harmonic filters, which are products used for power quality and energy management applications. The purchase price was $6 million, approximately the same as the 2002 […]
International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced a new automotive-specific, trench HEXFET, power MOSFET technology with 15 percent lower device on-resistance...
Eaton Corp. (Cleveland, OH) announced the appointment of Thomas Gross to the newly created position of Vice President, Eaton Business System, effective January 6, 2003. Gross will refine and further deploy the Eaton Business System throughout the company to support Eaton's integrated operating company business model. He will report to Alexander Cutler, Eaton Chairman and […]
ZAP (Sebastopol, CA) announced plans to unveil a new technology that appears to triple the performance of battery-powered vehicles. ZAP also expects to unveil a new ZAP brand of electronic car that would utilize the new charge technology. ZAP claims the new technology could offer over three times the performance, meaning it could improve the […]
Midtronics Inc. (Willowbrook, IL) announced the launch of its completely revised website, designed to improve user access to the latest information about Midtronics products. The revised Midtronics website features enhanced product information and specifications, and company technology data. "Midtronics has experienced dramatic growth since we last revised our website," said Todd Stukenberg, Midtronics' Director of […]
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan) unveiled plans to offer a new hybrid power train in future vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The hybrid system will be offered in the Lexus RX 330 and will arrive in dealer showrooms in about two years. The electric/gasoline hybrid technology, called Hybrid Synergy Drive, offers […]
Toyota Motor Corp. (Japan) unveiled the FINE-S hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric concept vehicle at a press conference at the 2003 North American...