Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. reported net revenue of $605 million for its second quarter of fiscal 2013 ended December 29, 2012, a 3% decrease from $623 million revenue recorded in the prior quarter. Tunc Doluca, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased that the breadth of our businesses allowed us to achieve revenues […]
Eltek ASA has announced legal action against Chinese telecoms equipment company ZTE Corp. on patent infringement of Eltek’s high efficiency technology. This is Eltek’s second recent legal move to protect its patented technology. “We have been in a dialogue with ZTE on this issue for a few months, but they do not admit to any […]
Contour Energy Systems, Inc. has opened a research & development center in Singapore, located at Westpark Biz Central. Contour is developing advanced primary and next-generation rechargeable battery systems optimized to meet the most demanding power and energy density, reliability and safety requirements. Its battery systems are also being designed to perform in the most extreme […]
The American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. (IREC) are pleased to announce that the ANSI-IREC program for the accreditation of renewable energy and energy efficiency certificate programs has completed its pilot phase and is now accepting general applications. The program, which began in pilot form in January 2012, evaluates […]
ams AG and Mouser Electronics Inc. announced a new distribution partnership. ams provides innovative solutions to the most challenging applications that require extreme precision, accuracy, dynamic range, sensitivity and power efficiency. “We have always been dedicated to forming strategic partnerships with companies that share our forward-minded business vision,” says Mike Scott, Vice President of Semiconductors […]
TowerJazz has joined forces with ON Semiconductor to deliver an advanced programmable power management IC (PMIC) and high voltage level shifter with VCom targeting the high-end display panel market. This unique part is capable of driving very large loads with different voltage ranges and features a programmable power sequence that allows the product to be […]
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, Exar Corporation reported revenue of $31.0 million, up from $30.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013. Non-GAAP net income of $4.0 million increased 42% from $2.9 million in the prior quarter and improved $6.0 million from a loss of $1.9 million in the third […]
CUI Inc, a subsidiary of CUI Global and Future Electronics have signed a global distribution agreement through which Future Electronics is expected to leverage their experience and resources to launch CUI’s product portfolio to a global market and a diverse customer base. In selecting Future Electronics as a global distribution partner, CUI noted the strength […]
Organic solar cells and light emitting diodes (OLEDs) can now be developed at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (Fraunhofer IAP) in...
Leviton has expanded its USB Charger Receptacle offering with a new 20-Amp version. The latest USB charging device from Leviton offers the same ground-breaking 2.1A of charging power as its 15A counterpart, but now features a 20A/125V Tamper-Resistant Receptacle, ideal for high-current devices, such as small kitchen appliances. Leviton’s entire USB Charger/Tamper-Resistant Receptacle line is […]
International Rectifier announced with deep regret that Eric Lidow, the company’s founder and former Chairman and CEO passed away on January 18,...
Canadian Solar Inc.‘s ResidentialAC system combines the company’s highly efficient 250W PV module with its next-generation micro inverter to provide solar system installers, investors and homeowners with a solution that delivers high quality and cost-effective performance. Canadian Solar’s ResidentialAC system was designed from the ground up and is anticipated to address all of the critical […]
The SM8035 from Stackpole Electronics, Inc. is a 4W molded SMD wirewound resistor. The robust wirewound element is able to withstand much...
Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI) reported decreased financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared with the previous quarter (the third quarter of 2012 and with the fourth quarter of the previous year (2011). Revenue of $2.98 billion in Q4 of 2012 represented a decline of 13% from the previous quarter and a decline of […]
STMicroelectronics has announced availability of innovative software and associated microcontrollers that will allow simple, low-cost high-tech electronic equipment to become more compelling and easy to use. STM32Java provides an efficient toolbox for creating advanced graphical user interfaces (GUI) for products such as kitchen appliances, office machines, industrial tools or medical instruments based on ST’s highly […]