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STMicroelectronics, Ericsson Close Transaction for Split Up of ST-Ericsson

Ericsson and STMicroelectronics today announced the closing of the transaction for the split up of ST-Ericsson. This follows the announcement the Companies made on March 18, 2013 on the chosen strategic option for the future of the joint venture.

From STMicroelectronics 5 Aug 2013

Cascade Microtech and imec Utilize Fully-Automated Solution to Probe 25µm-Diameter Micro-Bumps

Cascade Microtech, Inc., a leader at enabling precision measurements of integrated circuits at the wafer level, and imec, a world-leading nanoelectronics research center, today announced breakthroughs in probing stacked integrated circuits (3D-SICs), fueling an important growth engine for the semiconductor market.

From imec Inc. 1 Aug 2013

Next-generation Non-contact Displacement and Temperature Sensors from Micro-Epsilon

At the Sensors & Instrumentation exhibition (25-26 September 2013, NEC, Birmingham), precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon (stand G3) will present its full range of products, including non-contact eddy current and laser displacement sensors, infrared temperature sensors, thermal imaging cameras, draw wire sensors, and colour recognition sensors.

From Micro-Epsilon 31 Jul 2013

Synopsys Introduces Integrated Hardware and Software Solution for Sensor Control Applications

Synopsys, Inc., a global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced the availability of the DesignWare® Sensor IP Subsystem, a complete and integrated hardware and software solution for sensor control applications.

From Synopsys, Inc. 31 Jul 2013

ST, ARM and Cadence Partner to Increase Model and Tool Interoperability for ESL Design

STMicroelectronics, ARM and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced three new contributions to the SystemC Language Working Group of the Accellera Systems Initiative. This collaboration will further increase model and tool interoperability for electronic system-level (ESL) design at the transaction-level.

From STMicroelectronics 30 Jul 2013

ECD Integrates SENTINEL Predictive Maintenance Technology into T80 Universal Transmitter and S80 Intelligent Sensor Series

Process and plant engineers seeking a lower cost, lower maintenance solution for multiple analytical measurements will find the integration of advanced SENTINEL predictive maintenance technology from Electro-Chemical Devices, Inc. into its new Model T80 Universal Transmitter and S80 Intelligent Sensor series minimizes the cost and technician labor required to replace sensor electrodes.

26 Jul 2013

New Wet Tantalum High-Energy Capacitor from Vishay Intertechnology

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new wet tantalum high-energy capacitor with low maximum ESR down to 0.025 Ù at +25 °C and 1 kHz, and the highest capacitance of any similar device on the market.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 26 Jul 2013

New Ultra-High-Precision Z1-Foil Flip-Chip Resistor from Vishay Foil Resistors

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. today announced that its Vishay Foil Resistors brand (VFR) has released a new ultra-high-precision Z1-Foil flip-chip resistor, the FRFC 0805, with exceptional load-life stability of +/-0.005% (50 ppm) at 70°C and rated power for 2,000 hours; low typical TCR of +/-0.05 ppm/°C from 0°C to +60°C and +/-0.2 ppm/°C from -55°C to +125°C (+25°C ref.); power TCR (delta R due to self-heating) of 5 ppm at rated power; and tight tolerances to +/-0.01%.

From Vishay Precision Group, Inc. 26 Jul 2013

AgustaWestland Selects Northrop Grumman’s Attitude Heading Reference System

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, to provide the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) for the Agusta-Bell 412 helicopter fleet operated by Italy's law enforcement agency, the Guardia di Finanza.

From Northrop Grumman Corporation 25 Jul 2013

STMicroelectronics Publishes Sixteenth Annual Sustainability Report

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has announced the publication of the Company’s 2012 Sustainability Report.

From STMicroelectronics 25 Jul 2013

Sensors General News

STMicroelectronics, Ericsson Close Transaction for Split Up of ST-Ericsson

Cascade Microtech and imec Utilize Fully-Automated Solution to Probe 25µm-Diameter Micro-Bumps

Next-generation Non-contact Displacement and Temperature Sensors from Micro-Epsilon

Synopsys Introduces Integrated Hardware and Software Solution for Sensor Control Applications

ST, ARM and Cadence Partner to Increase Model and Tool Interoperability for ESL Design

ECD Integrates SENTINEL Predictive Maintenance Technology into T80 Universal Transmitter and S80 Intelligent Sensor Series

New Wet Tantalum High-Energy Capacitor from Vishay Intertechnology

New Ultra-High-Precision Z1-Foil Flip-Chip Resistor from Vishay Foil Resistors

AgustaWestland Selects Northrop Grumman’s Attitude Heading Reference System

STMicroelectronics Publishes Sixteenth Annual Sustainability Report

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