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ECN Names Vishay Intertechnology's MEPIC Resistor as Finalist for 2014 Impact Award

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced that its massive electro-pyrotechnic ignitor chip (MEPIC) resistor has been chosen as a 2014 ECN Impact Awards finalist. The awards program, sponsored by ECN Magazine, recognizes the top products and services across 18 categories spanning the design and engineering landscape.

From Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. 8 Apr 2014

Researchers to Develop New Sensors for Monitoring Radioactivity

Research at the University of Liverpool is developing new sensors for that will help the recovery and regeneration of the post-disaster Fukushima region and pave the way for improved monitoring and control of radioactivity at nuclear sites worldwide.

8 Apr 2014

Global Positioning Systems Needs Backup

The world’s global positioning industry watched in disbelief on April 2, 2014, as all of the 24 GLONASS satellites that make up Russia’s equivalent of the GPS system failed at once. This unprecedented and deeply worrying total disruption of what is one half of the world’s operational global navigation satellite constellations shook the industry, and unequivocally confirmed the public warnings that have been voiced for years by Locata Corporation and other prominent industry experts.

From Locata Corporation Ltd. 8 Apr 2014

Intersil’s New Bridge Drivers Extend Life of Li-Ion Battery-Powered Products

Intersil Corporation, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced the industry’s first small form factor half-/full-bridge drivers that significantly extend power usage and overall product life of multi-cell lithium ion (Li) battery devices operating from 5V to 50V.

8 Apr 2014

TI Introduces Tiny Package Sizes to New Families of Ultra-Low Power MSP430 MCUs

Enabling developers to save valuable board space, Texas Instruments (TI) today announced it has expanded the availability of tiny package sizes to several new families of ultra-low power MSP430™ microcontrollers (MCUs).

From Texas Instruments Incorporated 8 Apr 2014

Innovative Wireless Battery Cell Control System from AEG Power Solutions

AEG Power Solutions, a global provider of power electronics systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy solutions, today announced the launch of an innovative wireless battery cell control system, MoniStore-SC.BCCS, targeting battery energy storage applications.

8 Apr 2014

STMicroelectronics to Release First Quarter Earnings on April 28, 2014

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced that it will release first quarter 2014 earnings after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, April 28, 2014.

From STMicroelectronics 7 Apr 2014

STMicroelectronics Launches First iNEMO Design Challenge in Italy

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world's top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, and the leading supplier of MEMS sensors for consumer and portable applications1, today launched the first iNEMO Design Challenge in Italy.

From STMicroelectronics 7 Apr 2014

Forecast Report on Global Wireless Sensor Networks Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) 2014-2024: Forecasts, Technologies, Players" report to their offering.

7 Apr 2014

New Single Function Calibrators for Simulating Process Temperature Sensors from Fluke

Fluke Corp. introduces two single function calibrators for simulating process temperature sensors. For technicians who don't want the complexity of multifunction test tools yet need highly accurate temperature calibration, the Fluke® 712B RTD and 714B Thermocouple Temperature Calibrators allow instrument, process, and plant maintenance technicians to quickly and easily test process temperature instrumentation.

From Fluke Corporation 7 Apr 2014

Novel Reference Design Leverages MaxLinear’s Satellite FSC Receivers and ST’s Set-Top Box SoC Decoders

MaxLinear Inc., a leading provider of integrated radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for broadband communications applications, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announce a reference design aimed at accelerating the adoption of next-generation Ultra HD set-top boxes (STB) and gateways for satellite pay-TV operators worldwide.

From STMicroelectronics 7 Apr 2014

New Report on Global Fiber Optic Sensor Market

Reportbuyer.com just published a new market research report: Global Fiber Optic Sensor Market 2014-2018

7 Apr 2014

Behr Utilizes Micro-Epsilon optoNCDT 1700LL Laser Line Displacement Sensors for Processing Machines

Non-contact laser line displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are playing a pivotal role in the automatic positioning of synchroniser discs during production. The discs, which are manufactured for use in automatic vehicle transmissions, need to be accurately positioned under a laser prior to deburring.

From Micro-Epsilon 7 Apr 2014

TowerJazz Qualifies Crocus’ New CMOS-Based Magnetic Sensors

Crocus Technology, a leading developer of magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies and TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, today announce that Crocus' CTSX magnetic field sensor family has completed qualification.

From TowerJazz USA 4 Apr 2014

STMicroelectronics Enters Research Collaboration Agreement with Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, and the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), an international scientific and technological research center based in Italy, have announced the signing of a formal agreement sealing their long-standing collaboration on a range of research activities, including Robotics, Neuroscience, Energy and Environment, and Health and Safety.

From STMicroelectronics 4 Apr 2014