Europe
Agilent Electronic Test Products to be Used by NXP in WiGig RFIC Demo at CES
January 11, 2012 5:04 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsAgilent Technologies Inc. announced that its electronic test equipment will be used by NXP Semiconductors N.V. in a demonstration of its beam-forming technology for the next generation of communication and radar products at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 10-13. NXP will demonstrate a multi-Gbps wireless link based on
Luso Announces Distribution Deal for High-rel Switches, Keycaps From Veetronix
January 10, 2012 1:44 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsLuso Electronics Distribution has announced its has become the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for the Veetronix range of switches and keycaps. Based in Nebraska, Veetronix is a manufacturer of highly reliable keyboard and panel-mount switches for various markets, including
Intel and Plessey Sign Licensing and Warrant Agreements
January 10, 2012 10:58 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsPlessey Semiconductors announced that it has agreed to a product licensing agreement with Intel Corporation and a share warrant agreement with Intel Capital. Under the terms of the licensing agreement, Plessey will be licensed to manufacture, sell and support a select number of products in Intel's digital tuner portfolio. The warrant agreement is for
Foryou Chooses u-blox GPS for In-Car Navigation and Infotainment
January 10, 2012 7:36 am | News | CommentsForyou General Electronics has designed in u-blox 6 GPS receiver modules for two lines of advanced in-car infotainment systems, the Android-based AN6B01 and CE6620.Â
Microchip Signs Demmel AG as a mTouch Sensing Design Partner Specialist
January 10, 2012 7:03 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, announced it has signed Demmel AG as a mTouch Sensing Design Partner Specialist. Demmel's expertise in human-interface products is an ideal match for Microchip's metal over capacitive touch-sensing technology, which enables
Printed Electronics Europe: Initial Speakers Announced, Expanded Exhibition Space
January 10, 2012 4:14 am | News | CommentsIDTechEx's Printed Electronics Europe 2012 event will be the largest gathering of end users discussing their needs and experiences with the technology.
GSE of Italy Approves TUV Rheinland PTL to Perform Design Qualification Testing of PV Products
January 9, 2012 12:27 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsTÃœV Rheinland PTL, North America's largest solar and photovoltaic (PV) testing company, is approved by Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) of Italy to perform design qualification and type approval testing of PV modules and systems. Specifically, the company will test crystalline silicon flat-plate PV modules according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61215 standard; thin-film flat-plate PV modules according to
Industry Leaders Aim to Redefine Power as Smart and Wireless, Form Power Matters Alliance
January 9, 2012 12:00 pm | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsIEEE, the world's largest professional association for advancing technology for humanity, today announced a community of global industry leaders are joining forces with the intention to form the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) under the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Industry Connections Program. The PMA is dedicated to remaking consumers' daily interaction with power as wireless, environmentally sound, and smart.Â
Comcast Selects GreenPeak RF4CE chips for Xfinity TV
January 9, 2012 9:03 am | News | CommentsGreenPeak announced that Comcast Cable Communications has selected GreenPeak's controller chips in conjunction with ZigBee RF4CE technology for use in television remote controls for its Xfinity TV service.
Practical Components Increases Coverage in Spain
January 9, 2012 8:35 am | News | CommentsPractical Components Inc., a worldwide supplier of dummy components, test boards and training kits, has appointed Estanflux as its exclusive distributor of its products throughout Spain and Portugal.
Myriad to Provide JVM for tru2way Based Set-Top Boxes
January 9, 2012 8:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsMyriad Group will deliver Java technology for use in Comcast’s tru2way set-top software platform to power the Xfinity TV service. The Myriad CDCA Java Virtual Machine will be integrated into Comcast’s Device Software Reference Design Kit to deliver a consistent operating environment and improved application performance.
Digital Triaxial Gyroscope is Presented as World’s Smallest
January 9, 2012 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsBosch Sensortec announced the BMG160 digital triaxial gyroscope for smartphone and gaming applications. Asserted to be the world’s smallest triaxial gyroscope, the part features
London volunteers warned over social media use
January 6, 2012 7:25 am | News | CommentsVolunteers working at the London Olympics have been warned not to give away breaking news about athletes or disclose the location of politicians and celebrities through online comments or pictures posted on social media sites.
Next-gen Fully Automatic Heavy Wire Bonder Will Demo at APEC 2012
January 6, 2012 6:49 am | News | CommentsHesse & Knipps, Inc., the Americas subsidiary of Hesse & Knipps Semiconductor Equipment GmbH, leading manufacturer of high speed fine pitch wedge bonders and fully automatic heavy wire bonders for the backend semiconductor industry, will demo its next generation BONDJET BJ93X Heavy Wire Bonder at APEC 2012
Mindspeed Technologies to Acquire Picochip
January 5, 2012 10:13 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsMindspeed Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications, announced that it is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based Picochip Limited, a leading supplier of integrated system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for small cell base stations, for a purchase price of approximately $51.8 million, plus a potential earnout payment of up to $25 million payable in the first calendar quarter of 2013.Â
Deploy360 Provides Resources to Speed the Deployment of IPv6, DNSSEC
January 5, 2012 9:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Internet Society today announced the launch of Deploy360, an online resource to support the deployment of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Domain Name System Security (DNSSEC), and other key Internet technologies.
Telenor Sweden Selects Celeno-Powered Inteno ZAP 100 Video Bridges for Video-Grade, Multiscreen Wi-Fi Delivery of IPTV Services to Subscribers
January 5, 2012 9:14 am | News | CommentsCeleno Communications and Inteno announced that the Inteno ZAP100, powered by Celeno's video-grade Wi-Fi technology, is being offered by Telenor Sweden to wirelessly stream HD IPTV to multiple screens within subscriber homes.
Wireless Monitoring and Control System Targets Solar Panel Installations
January 5, 2012 6:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsGreenPeak Technologies announced a wireless monitoring and control system solution for solar panel installations that will allow individual panel parameter tracking and control.
MAZeT Participates in Academix Thüringen in Erfurt
January 5, 2012 3:21 am | News | CommentsAt the Academix Thüringen, which took place for the first time in Erfurt, MAZeT was one of the more than 80 exhibitors presenting. The academix is Thuringia's first state-wide careers fair for students, graduates and young professionals and was promoted throughout Germany.
SoC Allows Development of Motion-enabled RF4CE Remote Controls
January 4, 2012 6:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsGreenPeak Technologies announced the launch of the new GP570 chip that will allow the development of low cost motion-enabled remote controls, addressing the demand for smarter and intuitive navigation of interactive entertainment services
EVE Appoints Satris as its Israeli Distributor
January 4, 2012 6:56 am | News | CommentsEVE today named Satris Group Ltd. its distributor in Israel. Satris will provide sales, marketing and technical support for the ZeBu family of hardware-assisted verification platforms.
EnSilica announces new design centre in India focusing on verification
January 4, 2012 4:27 am | News | CommentsEnSilica has opened a new design centre in India (Bangalore), to complement its existing design facilities in the UK. The new design centre will be a centre of excellence for the advanced verification of complex semiconductor products and IP.
Hackers target emails of UK's Gordon Brown: report
January 3, 2012 8:49 am | News | CommentsBritish police have found evidence that private investigators working for newspapers hacked into the email account of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown while he was finance minister, The Independent newspaper reported on Monday.
Enea divests its Nordic consulting business
January 3, 2012 7:11 am | News | CommentsEnea has entered into a binding agreement to divest the Swedish consulting companies in Stockholm, Lund and Linköping to Xdin AB, the Swedish subsidiary to Alten Group, a leading global technical consulting company, based in Paris, France.
Toumaz Ltd and Imagination Technologies Group Form New Low-power Wireless Technology Company
January 3, 2012 4:52 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsToumaz Limited (AIM: TMZ, ‘Toumaz', or ‘the Group'), a pioneer in low cost, ultra-low power wireless communications technology, has established a new fabless subsidiary, Toumaz Microsystems, which will be responsible for its growing wireless IC business. Toumaz has secured investment and support from Imagination Technologies Group plc (LSE:IMG, ‘Imagination') as a strategic partner for this business. In order toÂ
