The International Telecommunications Energy Conference (INTELEC 2002) will be held September 29, 2002, through October 3, 2002, at te Palais des Congres de Montreal in Montreal, Canada. INTELEC is an international forum for the exchange of ideas and information on powering communications systems both today in the future. The conference provides an opportunity for network […]
CTIA Wireless 2002 will take place in Orlando, Florida, and will provide attendees with information regarding the telecommunications and computing industries, including such new wireless product categories as telematics, WLAN, home RF, bluetooth, fixed wireless, etc., where wireless is manifested in ways beyond the cell phone or the PDA.
SUPERnet 2002 will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California, January 21-24, 2002. The conference will provide attendees with a managable, comprehensive overview of everything broadband by focusing on alternative ways of delivering services as well as economic solutions that address profitable deployment.
Intertech (Portland, ME) announced that its Global Outlook for Polymer-Bonded Magnets (GOPBM) 2002 conference is being held at the Hyatt Rosemont Hotel in Chicago, IL, April 10-12, 2002. The conference will assess the business and technical outlook for polymer-bonded magnets in the next decade. Sessions will cover market drivers and growth forecasts; development of lower-cost, […]
Aavid Thermalloy (Concord, NH) recently announced the introduction of OptiFans, the company's new dc fan line. Designed to meet all thermal management needs, Aavid Thermalloy claims that the new fans bear design refinements in the fan blades, housing and bearings meant to decrease noise. In addition, the new fans have been flow- and speed-control tested. […]
Applied Materials Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) reported that the US District Court in Boston, MA, denied the request of Axcelis Inc. (Beverly, MA) to immediately begin discovery in its recently filed case of patent infringement against Applied Materials' Swift ion-implantation system.The US District Court noted that questions concerning the validity and scope of Axcelis' patent […]
Carl Perry, president and CEO of U.S. Electricar Inc. (Torrance, CA), announced the recent completion of a $3 million equity funding from two new investors, one of which is Jagen Pty. Ltd. (Australia).Perry also announced the company has elected Anthony Rawlinson as chairman of the board. Rawlinson, a global fund manager, is managing director of […]
Micrel Semiconductor (San Jose, CA) recently introduced what it claims is the world's smallest 1A low-dropout (LDO) regulator for 3.3V to 2.5V conversion. The device, MIC39100, is manufactured in the SOT-223 package and has less than 500mV of dropout. The low dropout voltage was designed for powering 2.5V circuitry in systems with a 3.3V power […]
Proton Energy Systems (Rocky Hill, CT) recently announced that it has been selected for a NASA Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract leading to the further development of an advanced fuel cell. The contract for a "Zero Gravity – PEM Regenerative Fuel Cell Energy Storage System" leads to a PEM fuel cell that […]
California Micro Devices (Milpitas, CA) recently introduced the CMC7106, a CMOS operational amplifier that extends the battery life of electronic devices by reducing the supply current when idle.The CMC7106 includes all the performance attributes of the previously released CMC7101A. In addition, the CMC7106 includes a low power shutdown mode and features the SOT-23 package. The […]
American Power Conversion (APC, West Kingston, RI) recently reported record results for the third quarter ended September 26, 1999. Net income for the quarter increased 33 percent to a record $62.1 million, or $0.32 per share, versus $46.6 million, or $0.24 per share, for the quarter ended September 27, 1998. Net sales for the third […]
Fairchild Semiconductor (South Portland, ME) announced it has expanded the CROSSVOLT LCX low voltage logic family with the addition of the 74LCX06 and 74CX07. According to Fairchild, these devices are ideal for achieving maximum current drive without system or device damage.The devices feature 5V over-voltage tolerance on the inputs and output and provide a low […]
Newport Components Inc. (Raleigh, NC) recently announced that its NMS Series of 6.0kV isolated, 2W, dual output dc/dc converters is now recognized to the UL 1950 standard. The converter series features 5V and 12V input options, with 5V, 9V, 12V and 15V output, and utilizes UL 94V-0 packaging material. The series is also BS EN […]
Unique Mobility (Golden, CO) recently announced that, following a reassessment of its investments, it will take a charge against earnings for its second quarter ended September 30, 1999 of approximately $4.5 million or $0.27 per share. The charge arises from the write-down of its investments in three joint ventures; Unique Mobility Europa GmbH, Taiwan UQM […]
International Rectifier Corp. (El Segundo, CA) recently reported a net income of $5.1 million, or $0.10 per share, on revenue of $152.2 million in the quarter ended September, versus $34,000 net income, or $0.00 per share, on revenue of $127.5 million in the same quarter last year. Revenue increased 19 percent year-to-year and rose three […]