STMicroelectronics Inc. (ST, Geneva, Switzerland) announced the capability to manufacture ball grid array (BGA) packages 1.6 mm high that contain as many as eight stacked memory chips. The same technology is also being used to pack two memory dies into a 0.8 mm thick ultra-thin fine-pitch BGA (UFBGA). Devices produced using the new technology will […]
Hangzhou Cenmax Import/Export Co. Ltd. (China) released its JHG-CU CPU coolers, suitable for Intel P4, AMD Athlon XP and Athlon 64 CPUs, which come in dimensions of 102 mm x 102 mm x 69 mm, and have fan speeds up to 2,500 rpm. Rated at 12 V, the products feature low-noise operation of 28 dB. […]
The Power Products Division of Celetronix USA Inc. (Simi Valley, CA) announced its new L-Series LVC36 external power supply adapter. The LVC36 is part of Celetronix's EOS brand of power products. The LVC adapter is available in four models ranging from 30 W to 36 W in voltage outputs of 12 V, 15 V, 19 […]
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Irvine, CA), a designer, manufacturer and integrator of packaged fuel systems for hydrogen fuel cell and alternative fuel applications, announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has been awarded a contract for expanded parts distribution that will potentially generate up to $60 million in additional revenues over the next […]
Hangzhou Cenmax Import/Export Co. Ltd. (China) released its JHG-CU CPU coolers, suitable for Intel P4, AMD Athlon XP and Athlon 64 CPUs,...
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Irvine, CA), a designer, manufacturer and integrator of packaged fuel systems for hydrogen fuel cell and alternative fuel applications, reported results for its fiscal 2005 third quarter ended January 31, 2005. For the third quarter of fiscal 2005, Quantum reported revenue of $5.4 million and a net loss of […]
STMicroelectronics Inc. (ST, Geneva, Switzerland) and Siliconix Inc. (Santa Clara, CA), a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc., announced that the two companies...
National Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) reported that it is seeking a buyer for its assembly and test plant in Toa Payoh, Singapore, to streamline its operations in-line with its product focus on lower pin-count packages. Manufacturing activities at the Singapore plant are to continue during the sale process. "Although National's Singapore facility is a […]
Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc. (Dallas, TX) announced its new PIM200 power input modules, designed to comply with the Advanced Telecom Computing...
The Bergquist Company (Chanhassen, MN) released its new Sil-Pad 1500ST (soft tack) high-performance, fiberglass-reinforced, silicone-based, thermal interface material designed for use in...
Owens Design Inc. (Fremont, CA) announced that it has introduced a wafer heating and cooling module to its family of custom wafer-handling solutions. The heating and cooling module is designed for 200 mm/300 mm wafers and is BOLTS-compatible for simple integration with standard wafer-handling automation. The cost-effective module uses resistive heating elements to achieve better […]
Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd. (CFCL, Australia) announced that it is ready to begin mass production of its ceramic fuel cell plates. The company believes that its blueprint for the design of a high-volume, manufacturing plant places it at the forefront of solid-oxide fuel cell companies seeking to meet market demand for efficient and clean stationary […]
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) reported plans to restructure its chip manufacturing within the manufacturing cluster Perlach, Regensburg and Villach in Germany. Production from Munich Perlach will largely be transferred to Regensburg and to a lesser extent to Villach. Manufacturing at Munich Perlach will be phased out by early 2007. Currently there are about 800 employees […]
Pulse Engineering Inc. (San Diego, CA), a manufacturer of passive electronic magnetic-based components, announced its plan for compliance with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) European Union Directive. Pulse has started implementing the requirements of the legislation in the products it develops and manufactures. New products are being designed to be RoHS-compliant and existing products […]
Jazz Semiconductor Inc. (Newport Beach, CA) announced availability of a 17 GHz vertical PNP module on its 0.18 µm RFCMOS platform. The addition of the Vertical PNP (VPNP) module to its RFCMOS platform enables the design of analog circuits that require high voltage, complementary drive or amplification beyond the capability of standard CMOS. The new […]