IMEC is developing a new method to produce ~50µm thin crystalline silicon wafers for use in solar cells. Theprocess involves mechanically initiating and propagating a crack parallelto the surface of a Si wafer. In this way, Si foils with an area of 25cm² and a thickness of 30-50µm have already been produced. The method makes […]
austriamicrosystems expanded its low dropout regulator (LDO) portfolio with the AS1364, capable of delivering up to 1A while operating at the lowest...
Eaton Corp. announced an expansion of its European power quality sales and service capabilities. As part of this expansion, Eaton plans to integrate the existing sales and service personnel of PK Electronics NV and Balmen Electronic, S.L., into its current European power quality organization. Both have had long-standing relationships with Eaton as distributors and service […]
Advanced Analogic Technologies Inc. (AnalogicTech) announced a new worldwide distribution agreement with Future Electronics that expands an earlier deal covering only North and South America. Under terms of the agreement, Future Electronics, a large distributor of electronic components, will support AnalogicTech’s entire line of Total Power Management products, including switching regulators, battery managers and chargers, […]
Jaco Electronics, Inc. announced that it has expanded its offering to include those products available to KEMET Corp. through their acquisitions of Arcotronics Italia S.p.A. and Evox Rifa Group Oyj. Arcotronics is a worldwide producer of passive components, electric units, and hi-tech machineries, including SMD film capacitors, EMC-RFI filters, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, ceramic capacitors, wet […]
NXP Semiconductors announced that Theo Claasen, Executive Vice President responsible for Business Development, will retire from the company with effect from 1 August. At the same time the company announced that Hein van der Zeeuw, Executive Vice President, responsible for Operations, has decided to resign from his duties per July 7 and will leave the […]
Intelligent Energy announced that it has raised $13.6 million from its latest round of private funding. The funds will be used to provide for the company’s growth plans as it moves towards commercialization of what it describes as its clean and efficient hydrogen fuel cell technology in applications across a broad range of global target […]
New Scale Technologies, Inc. has named its strategic partner, austriamicrosystems, as a global, non-exclusive agent for its patented SQUIGGLE motors, micro motion systems and other products. The agreement is said to significantly expand New Scale’s global sales reach while enabling analog chip specialist austriamicrosystems to introduce additional products to its customers. New Scale develops and […]
Media reports state that Siemens Power Generation Inc. is looking to sell its solid oxide fuel cell business, which employs 131 people at a plant outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is stated that the fuel cell business "is not a core competency for its energy business." The company is a division of Siemens AG. Siemens […]
Binder-USA announced an expansion of cable outlet sizes for the existing Series 713, M12 Connectors. The connectors will now include cable outlets...
Umicore Group announced that it will increase its production capacity for germanium semi-conductor substrates for use in solar cells. Umicore will also invest in the expansion of its capacity for lithium-ion battery materials. The combined investment level is expected to reach some €45 million. The company states that both investments will strengthen Umicore’s offering of […]
TranSiC, a manufacturer of power transistors in wide bandgap Silicon Carbide, announced that it has hired Bo Andersson as CEO. "Bo Andersson brings a long experience from top management on industrial base and expertise in how to structure a young growing company." said Bo Hammarlund, VP S&M and co-founder. "Bo Andersson is an ex Ericsson […]
DuPont and SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG (SFC) announced that the M-25 portable fuel cell, which combines DuPont’s direct methanol technology with SFC’s fuel cell systems, products, and integration expertise, has been deployed for its first limited use in the field for the U.S. Army. "DuPont is very pleased to collaborate with SFC on achieving […]
IXYS Corp. announced the expansion of its Schottky diode product families to include the small SMA and SMB SMD packages. With these miniature packages (with voltage ratings of 40, 60 and 100V), the devices are said to offer high power density, especially for portable products. The product family with these packages are Schottky diodes with […]
The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), and Bosch have announced a new energy research collaboration aimed at exploring new materials and concepts for efficient energy-conversion and energy-storage systems. With the collaboration, Bosch becomes a Sustaining Member of the MITEI, which was formally established in November 2006 to address global energy issues. "We are extremely excited about […]