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Xinnova Technology Ltd. Enters Into Strategic Alliance with Megawin Technology Co. Ltd.
Companies will co-develop industrial-grade 8-bit & 32-bit Microcontrollers. - February 02, 2011 - Xinnova Technology
Breakthrough Supercapacitor Material US Patent Granted to Skeleton Technologies
Skeleton Technologies, an energy storage start-up located in Tartu, Estonia, receives US patent for supercapacitor material that allows the production of supercapacitors with roughly 50% higher energy density and 4× higher power density than those available on the market today. - January 27, 2011 - Skeleton Technologies
Syagrus Systems Taps Ecreativeworks to Build New Website
Ecreativeworks has built and launched a brand new website for Syagrus Systems, a leading service provider specializing in post fab processes for semiconductor and electronic component manufacturers. - January 23, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
Static Control Ionizer Specifically Designed to Ionize Nitrogen Gas Flow in Pure Nitrogen Environments
Model 4214 In-line Ultra Clean Nitrogen Ionizer Meets Extended ISO Class 1 Cleanliness Requirements for High Purity Processes. - January 16, 2011 - Simco-Ion
CyberOptics Semiconductor Vibration Monitoring Software Offers New Capabilities for Data Analysis and Exportation
Vibration Software Filters Out Accepted Vibration Frequencies in Semi Process to Identify Anomalies - January 13, 2011 - CyberOptics Semiconductor
inXitu’s Cost Effective XRD Now Available for Nanoengineered Materials
inXitu now offers a tailored product for particle size determination and phase confirmation/identification; free application note available. - December 29, 2010 - inXitu
IC-TAG Solutions Pursues Lean Manufacturing
Importance of an Eco-Friendly Company - December 29, 2010 - IC-TAG Solutions, Inc.
LDRA Tool Suite Extends Certification Support for x86 Assembly Code
LDRA tool suite supports x86 assembler syntax. Catering to a broad range of x86 assembler platforms, including ASM486/386/286/186, Pharlap, MASM and Borland Assembler, the LDRA implementation provides scalable support for any x86 assembler variant. This integration enables certification for legacy applications that would not otherwise be certifiable. - December 16, 2010 - LDRA Software Technology
LEDtronics Energy-Saving LED Lights at Pasadena Library to Save City Thousands
LEDtronics, the nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of energy-saving LED lighting products, has completed a significant eco-friendly pendant lighting project at the Pasadena Central Library that will save the City of Pasadena thousands of dollars, according to city... - December 15, 2010 - LEDtronics, Inc.
Advantest Introduces Three New Instrument Modules and an Enhanced Performance (EP) Package for the T2000 SOC Test Platform
EP Package and the new module designs support Functional Test Abstraction (FTA), enabling system level IC design verification programs on ATE, substantially reducing the lead time from design to functional testing of SOCs at the protocol level. In addition, the new 1GDM module, DPS90A module, and GPWGD module offer twice the parallel test capability of previously available modules by featuring 2x greater resources per module, and allowing a maximum of 8192 pins to be installed in the test head. - December 02, 2010 - Advantest Corporation
Rochester Electronics' Space-Level Semiconductor Manufacture and Re-Creation Provide Cost-Effective Alternatives to System Re-Design
Rochester expands space-level continuing manufacturing services and product offering … - November 20, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Rochester Electronics Has Authorized Chip One Stop to Provide Long-Term Semiconductor Supply Solutions
Continuing semiconductor manufacturer transforms “End-of-Life” into “Extension-of-Life™.” - November 06, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
ITT and PEI-Genesis Expand Quick Turn Program to Provide Micro-D Connectors Within 48 Hours
Quick Turn program significantly reduces connector lead times - November 06, 2010 - ITT Interconnect Solutions
BDA Advises Cookson on the Divestment of Its Semiconductor Encapsulation Materials Business to Panasonic
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, The Cookson Group plc, has agreed to divest its semiconductor encapsulation materials business to Panasonic Electric Works Electronic Materials Singapore Pte. Ltd, a newly established subsidiary of Panasonic... - November 04, 2010 - BDA Partners Ltd
NuTune Simplifies the Adoption of Silicon Tuners in TVs with Its NXP Based "Silicon Tuner in Can" Range
NuTune selected NXP Semiconductors to drive the adoption of Silicon Tuners used for Hybrid TV applications. NuTune will use Silicon Tuners from NXP Semiconductors in their next generation Silicon Tuner in CAN which is big on performance, small in size, and low in price. - November 04, 2010 - NuTune
The Little Girl Who Lit the Bayonne Bridge with Patriotic LED Lights from LEDtronics
In 2002, right after 9/11, eight-year-old Veronica Granite from New Jersey began a petition drive to illuminate her hometown bridge with red, white and blue lights. She had recently seen tricolor lighting atop the Empire State Building during a visit to Liberty State Park and thought the Bayonne Bridge should be similarly decorated in patriotic lights. Eight years later, now 2010, the Bayonne Bridge glows with Red, White and Blue LED lights. - October 27, 2010 - LEDtronics, Inc.
Rochester Electronics Provides Industry’s Only Established Semiconductor Replication Process with Guaranteed Product Performance and Reliability
Proven semiconductor replication service is a superior alternative to system redesign - October 21, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Rochester Electronics Joins with SIA to Provide the Only Comprehensive Worldwide Directory of Authorized Semiconductor Distributors
The Authorized Directory provides users a SAFE connection to authorized suppliers - October 08, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Defense Logistics Agency Endorses Rochester Electronics for Qualified Suppliers List of Distributors
Rochester facility certified to supply FSC 5961, 5962 military and commercial grade products - October 08, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Dr. Yi Guo Synchronizes Semiconductor Laser Arrays at Stevens with NSF Grant
The National Science Foundation has announced funding for Dr. Yi Guo’s research at Stevens into a rigorous mathematical approach to the analysis and control of coupled semiconductor laser systems using principles of collective behavior. - September 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Ocean Blue Develops "Green" Software to Tackle Rising Standby Power Consumption
Digital TV software specialist, Ocean Blue Software, has developed an intelligent, "deep hibernation" software system for digital TVs and set-top boxes to reduce standby power consumption. - August 17, 2010 - Ocean Blue Software
Diodes Inc. Share Their Experiences of the EPS Product Cost Management System for the Semiconductor Industry
Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc. (“EPS”) is pleased to present a webinar on the EPS Product Cost Management system for the semiconductor industry with the participation of Diodes Inc. of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Eska Miller, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with Diodes Inc. - August 04, 2010 - Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc.
Proximion to Represent Sweden in Europe’s Most Competitive Business Awards Competition
Provider of advanced FBG-based applications recognized by European Business Awards for innovation, business excellence and sustainability. - July 14, 2010 - Proximion Fiber Systems AB
Kinetics Launches New Line of High Performance Equipment
Kinetics, the world’s leading provider of process and mechanical solutions, announced the launch of its new high-performance equipment product line designed to distribute high purity process fluids for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, research, and other high technology markets. - July 10, 2010 - KINETICS
CERAM’s New White Paper Highlights the Benefits of Surface Characterisation in the Semiconductor Industry
CERAM, a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy, has published a new white paper outlining the advantages of employing a range of modern surface characterisation techniques to obtain quantitative chemical and physical information on the structure and composition of semiconductor materials. - July 08, 2010 - Lucideon
Novel 3d Chip Interconnect Technology - Terapede® Technology
Terapede LLC advances 3D chip technology by a quantum leap. Terapede® connectors on wafers provide for ultra-high-density and bandwidth. - July 06, 2010 - Terapede, LLC
World’s First Open Source MHEG and CI Plus Authoring Tool Released
Digital TV software specialist, Ocean Blue Software, has released its Triton™ MHEG-5 and CI Plus Authoring Tool as an open source and royalty-free product for application authors and developers. - July 01, 2010 - Ocean Blue Software
nSys Announces Functional Coverage Test Suites for Upcoming PCI Express® 3.0 Specification
nSys Design Systems, offering the world’s largest portfolio of Verification IPs, announced the availability of Functional Coverage Test Suites for its nSys Verification Suite (nVS) for the PCI Express® (PCIe®)3.0 specification, currently under development within the PCI-SIG®. The... - June 26, 2010 - nSys Design Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Powercast to Demonstrate RF-Powered, Battery-Free Wireless Sensor Module at Sensors Expo 2010
Powercast will demonstrate a wireless sensor module, jointly developed by Powercast and Microchip Technology, at the Sensors Expo 2010. The device showcases RF energy harvesting and low power processing and communications. The sensor module provides temperature, light level, and humidity data to an access point, along with the received signal strength (RSSI) and the ID number of the Powercaster™ transmitter from which it is receiving power. - June 07, 2010 - Powercast Corporation
Tenacent SA Provides a Tool Designed to Secure the Global Supply Chain
DC to Retail and Global Container and Trucking security has been given an additional tool to reduce Shrinkage and Improve Security and Visibility with the availability of Tenacent SA's latest RFID enabled Bolt Seal "TIMSV11." - May 28, 2010 - Tenacent SA
Rochester Electronics Facility Certified to AS9120 Standard
Authorized semiconductor distributor and continuing manufacturer certified to aerospace quality system. - May 20, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Ocean Blue’s MHEG-5 Powers Interactivity for Freeview HD
Digital TV software specialist, Ocean Blue Software, has announced compliance of its mature MHEG-5 engine, Voyager, with the UK’s specification for DVB-T2 Freeview HD receivers. - May 18, 2010 - Ocean Blue Software
Diodes Incorporated ("Diodes") Implements Product Costing Solution from Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc. ("EPS")
EPS, the leading provider of cost management solutions to the semiconductor industry, and Diodes, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, application-specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, serving the consumer electronics,... - May 15, 2010 - Enterprise Performance Solutions, Inc.
HSIA Connects with Global Industry Leaders at the International Electronics Forum 2010
Greek microelectronic industry makes global connections. - May 13, 2010 - Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association
Axiom Enhances SystemVerilog Verification with OVM and VMM
MPSim 5.0 adds significant new capabilities for verification closure including enhanced coverage - May 13, 2010 - Axiom Design Automation
Greek Microelectronic Industry (HSIA) Takes Action for Global Competitiveness
The Greek microelectronic industry takes action to improve its global competitiveness in high value products & services. Small steps to growth. Today, the Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association (HSIA) joins the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) to advance the high-tech, export-driven... - April 30, 2010 - Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association
IntelLiDrives, Inc. Announces New Direct Drive Rotary Table Model RTH-4
Direct drive rotary servo table with air bearings - April 23, 2010 - IntelLiDrives
Spectrum Thin Films, Inc. Succesful ISO Audit Earns 9001:2008 Certification
Spectrum Thin Films, Inc – Hauppauge, NY Manufacturer of high technology thin film coatings and design has completed a successful ISO audit that resulted in the company being certified under the ISO 9001:2008 standard. - April 23, 2010 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
Rochester Electronics to Provide Continuous Support of Maxim® Products Through Its Extension-of-Life™ Process
Technology transfer enables legacy, end-of-life product support by recognized market leader - April 21, 2010 - Rochester Electronics
Bud Michael Joins SiliconExpert as Chief Operating Officer
SiliconExpert Technologies, the leading provider and innovator of electronic parts data and applications, announced today that Bud Michael, a veteran technology entrepreneur and executive, has been appointed as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Most recently, Bud Michael served as... - April 05, 2010 - SiliconExpert Technologies
ProxiLAB3 Tests Latest Contactless Smart Card Technology
Raisonance, launches next generation contactless smart card tester in an all-in-one” platform for certification of smart cards, card readers and future NFC mobile handsets. - March 28, 2010 - KEOLABS
SMC and NYCE Networks Announce Strategic Home Networking Products Partnership
SMC, a specialist in providing high-quality, reliable Customer Premise Equipment to Broadband Service Providers, and NYCE Networks, a leading provider of innovative Plastic Optical Fiber to Ethernet products, and Firecomms, a leading supplier of high speed optical components announced an... - February 17, 2010 - SMC Networks
4M Wireless Reveals Major Advances in LTE Technology at 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Company to demonstrate its LTE protocol stack integrated with third party LTE Layer 1 solutions, significant conformance testing and multi-mode capability. - February 12, 2010 - 4M Wireless Ltd.
PowerSafe’s Amplification Technologies and BFi OPTiLAS Announce Mutually Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Europe
PowerSafe Technology Corporation (PSFT) subsidiary Amplification Technologies Inc. (www.ampti.net) (ATI), and BFi OPTiLAS (www.bfioptilas.com) today announced a mutually exclusive distribution agreement. BFi OPTiLAS will market and distribute the full line of ATI’s innovative Discrete... - December 26, 2009 - PowerSafe Technologies
PowerSafe's Amplification Technologies Subsidary Awarded Two SBIR Phase I Grants by NASA
PowerSafe Technology Corporation (PSFT) subsidiary Amplification Technologies Inc. (www.amplificationtechnologies.com) (ATI), announced today that it has been awarded two new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grants from NASA. The grant provides approximately $100,000 in research... - December 26, 2009 - PowerSafe Technologies
ZebraOptical CT-IR an Interferometric Probe for Substrate Thickness, Topography, Trench Depth, Membrane Thickness and Other Applications from Sunrise Optical LLC
Sunrise Optical LLC has added a new Interferometric Probe Option to Zebra OptoProfiler (CT-IR) for substrate topography, and thickness metrology. Zebra CT-IR option uses infrared (IR) interferometric technique, which provides accurate substrate thickness measurement and thickness variation (TTV) of... - December 18, 2009 - Sunrise Optical LLC
Union Etchants Int’l. Awarded Patent for Unique Gold-Recovery Process GOLDOUT™ Recovers >99% Gold on Site
Union Etchants Inc. (UEI), a leader in “greener alternative” iodine-based gold etching solutions and gold recovery products used in the manufacturing of semiconductor, RF, microelectronics, wireless and medical devices, has announced that it has been awarded Patent US 2007/0217976 A1,... - December 04, 2009 - Union Etchants International
2009 Annual HPCwire Readers' Choice Awards
Every year at the Supercomputing Conference, HPCwire announces their Annual Readers and Editors Choice Awards. This year was no exception as two new categories were introduced - HPC in the Cloud, and Green Computing. Awards were also given for HPC applications in life sciences, manufacturing and financial services, as well as for HPC storage, visualization, interconnects and more. Here's the final list of the 2009 award recipients. - November 19, 2009 - HPCwire.com
Keithley's New RF Vector Signal Generator Provides Industry's Best Combination of High Throughput and Low Phase Noise
Keithley Instruments, Inc., a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, announced today that it has upgraded its popular RF Vector Signal Generator line for RF engineers with new capabilities. - November 02, 2009 - Keithley Instruments
Keithley Expands Range of DC Source-Measure Instruments Compatible with ACS Basic Edition Software
Keithley Instruments, Inc. a world leader in advanced electrical test instruments and systems, has enhanced its popular ACS Basic Edition software. - November 02, 2009 - Keithley Instruments