Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. announced that ON Semiconductor has selected Tower Semiconductor as strategic supplier to co-develop and manufacture multiple lines of products and technologies. This decision is said to further demonstrate the tight and long-term working relationships between the two companies. The multi-year, and potentially multi-million dollar collaboration project is aimed at a variety of […]
Silicon Laboratories Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Valley-based Integration Associates, described as an innovator in analog-intensive, highly integrated ICs, for net $80 million, taking into consideration Integration Associates’ cash balances and net current assets. Integration Associates is said to bring a diverse portfolio of connectivity, wireless and power […]
PREMA Semiconductor GmbH announced an LED driver which it says is designed to meet the requirements for a new generation of high-power...
ROAL Electronics USA, Inc. launched the MFA160 series – described as the first in a series of "revolutionary" high efficiency, small form...
Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital, a global venture capital firm focused on early-stage clean energy technologies, together with their European affiliates SET Venture Partners (SET VP), announced their investment in Epyon B.V. Epyon, a spin-off company of the Delft University of Technology, develops technology and IP in the field of ultra-fast charging of advanced lithium-ion batteries. […]
Murata Power Solutions has become an associate member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, a non-profit organization established by environmentally aware consumers, corporations, and environmental protection organizations. Associates members are defined as manufacturers who produce systems and components that meet or exceed the Initiative’s Program Criteria, or software providers who deliver power-saving software. The broad […]
The Tyndall National Institute announced the first International Workshop on Power Supply on Chip (PwrSoC), which will be held from September 22-24...
TranSiC AB, developer of power transistors in the wide bandgap material Silicon Carbide, announced that it has raised SEK 24 million ($4 million, €2,6 million) venture capital in a second financing round with Industrifonden, Volvo Technology Transfer and Midroc New Technology. "This investment will enable us to go from prototyping and sampling power components to […]
Tracopower announced the release of the TEX120 series of 120W single output industrial power supplies designed specifically for application in harsh environments....
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. and the VOLKSWAGEN Group have agreed to start co-development of next generation Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV). "We are pleased that Volkswagen has chosen to co-develop next generation Li-ion HEV battery systems with SANYO," SANYO Vice President Mitsuru Honma, said of the agreement. "Since SANYO and Volkswagen […]
Renewable Energy Corp. ASA (REC) has decided to invest close to NOK 13 billion in the first phase of an integrated manufacturing complex for production of wafers, cells and modules in Singapore. The investment is funded through debt financing and own cash flow. Production is expected to commence in the first quarter 2010, and reach […]
MeshNetics announced its launch of the ZigBit 900, described as the world’s first RF module for sub-1 GHz band that uses the...
SCHOTT Solar announced that SCHOTT AG will wholly integrate its subsidiary SCHOTT Solarthermie GmbH into SCHOTT Solar GmbH. The company has also announced changes in personnel, which are a result of the structural changes. Dr. Gerrit Sames and Michael Harre move up into General Management of SCHOTT Solar GmbH. Dr. Nikolaus Benz and Christoph Fark […]
Robert Bosch GmbH and Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. have decided to set up a joint venture to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries. It is planned that the joint venture, which is to be named "SB LiMotive Co. Ltd." and to be headquartered in Korea, will start operations in September 2008. The shareholding of Robert […]
PREMO announced its new range of power inductors based on the PQ20 format (23 x 25 x 19mm) – a high energy...