Industry News

February 2016
Wolfspeed talks

Wolf speed to present and exhibit at GOMACTech 2016

Wolfspeed, A Cree Company and a leading global supplier of GaN-on-SiC high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) with best-in-class reliability, is exhibiting and presenting at the 2016 Government Microcircuit Applications and Critical Technology Conference (G
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02/29/2016
Richardson Electronics announced a new global distribution agreement with Dynawave, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality coaxial RF & Microwave interconnect products, including connectors, bulk cable and cable assemblies. The agreement aligns with both companies’ dedication to providing cu
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02/29/2016
Since its introducion in 2005, the PMBus power management protocol has been widely adopted and is now the accepted standard for digital power management. The PMBus specification working group recently released Revision 1.3 which includes enhancements while maintaining backward compatibility with the older Revision 1.
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02/26/2016
Imec reveals impact of DSA process variations on electrical performance of DSA-formed vias

Via chain resistance vs. CD

Leading nanoelectronics research center imec presenedt electrical results of DSA (directed self-assembly)-formed vias, gaining insight in the impact of DSA processing variations on electrical readout, at the SPIE Advanced Lithography Conference (San Jose, Feb 21-25). DSA processes with cylinder-forming block co
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02/24/2016
Mouser Electronics announced some very special ‘guest stars’ on its booth at Embedded World (Nuremburg Messe, Hall 4A-101). Microchip is demonstrating its new MPLAB Xpress IDE and development board. This is significant as it takes their development environment (IDE) into the cloud. It contains the most popular fe
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02/23/2016
FERC's revised critical infrastructure protection demands active vigilance

incidents reported by sector

On January 21, 2016, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved advancements to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards that address cybersecurity of the bulk electric system. The CIP Version 5 standards require that responsible entities actively consider the BES security ne
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02/22/2016
HEITEC at Embedded World 2016: “From the Idea to the Product”

HEITEC at Embedded World will use the slogan "From the Idea to the Product"

At the Embedded World 2016, from February 23rd to the 25, 2016, HEITEC will use the slogan "From the Idea to the Product". By means of six different exhibits in different integration levels, the company shows its expertise in implementing customized industry solutions in Hall 1, Stand 340. Depending on
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02/22/2016
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Safety & Compliance Technical Committee is sponsoring the first-ever APEC Industry Session dealing with important safety and compliance issues affecting power electronics professionals. The session will take place at APEC 2016 on Thursday, March 24, 2016, fr
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02/19/2016
IAR Systems, a leading vendor of development tools for embedded systems, invites visitors of embedded world 2016 to a series of seminars focused on building a smarter world, while ensuring deliverability and efficient workflows. The seminars take place in the IAR Connect™ booth 4-102 on Tuesday, February
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02/19/2016
Exar, a leading supplier of analog mixed-signal products serving the industrial, high-end consumer, and infrastructure markets, will showcase its latest power design products at APEC 2016, March 20-24 in Long Beach, California. These products, including switching regulators, power modules and Universal PMICs, wi
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02/19/2016
Why choose low-noise coaxial amplifiers

Found in radio communications systems, low-noise amplifiers are also used in electronic equipment and medical instruments

Baffled by the ever-evolving coaxial cable industry? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, we aim to tell you all about one product, in particular – the low noise coaxial amplifier. So, why should you choose it – and what benefits will it bring to your project? In short, the low-noise amplifier (a
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02/18/2016
Rogers Corporation’s Power Electronics Solutions (PES) group will spotlight its latest high-performance cooling material, curamik CoolPerformance Plus, at the upcoming SPIE Photonics West Conference and Exhibition. curamik CoolPerformance Plus is an advanced liquid-cooled material designed to dissipate large am
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02/16/2016
Rockwell Automation announced that it has agreed to purchase MagneMotion, a leading manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems. MagneMotion systems are used across a broad range of industrial applications including automotive and general assembly, packaging and material handling. This acquisition will complement Ro
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02/16/2016
LOPEC 2016 to show how wearable tech boosts the electronics sector

GPS running watches and other wearable devices are steadily gaining in popularity.

LOPEC 2016 will be taking place from April 5–7 in Munich, Germany, where the latest products, technologies, and trends in printed electronics will be on display. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable tech will be among the focal points at this year's international trade fair, and they will also be
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02/15/2016
Grand Transformers (GTI), a Grand Haven, Mich.-based designer and manufacturer of transformers, inductors and custom magnetic components serving the motor drives, elevator, power quality, instrumentation, energy, machine tool, and oil and gas industries, announced it has acquired Warner, N.H.-based Warner Power (W
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02/15/2016
At the 2015 eCarTec show, VACUUMSCHMELZE (VAC) was presented with the Bavarian State Award for Electric and Hybrid Mobility in the “Energy Storage & Infrastructure” category. The Munich event is the world’s largest international trade show for electric mobility. The new type of differential current se
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02/12/2016
The Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Alternative Energy Committee is sponsoring an Industry Session at APEC 2016 titled, “Alternative Energy in High Penetration Areas.” Its goal is to provide a broad overview of the challenges faced by the renewable energy industry as alternative energy sources in
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02/12/2016
Wuerth and TI launch INNOposium 2016

Innovation Symposium

Which innovations are currently in the R&D pipeline of the electronics branch? How open must decision-makers in the electronics industry keep their minds for new technologies? And above all else: what is the role played by the “smart factory” in this connection? These and a host of similar questions we
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02/11/2016
Are industrial control systems the latest weapon in modern warfare?

Barry Mattacott

Are industrial control and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems the new frontier, not just for cyber-crime but also for cyberwar? Until recently, when you were at war with a country, you sent in your bombers. First they hit the military targets. Once they had finished those off, they would hi
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02/10/2016
Research sponsored by Vector Software, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for robust embedded software quality, reveals that as the world around us increasingly becomes more dependent on products whose functionality is controlled by software -- and the demand for improved product quality and re
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02/09/2016
Coilcraft’s new common-mode choke finder can search a range of frequencies

Common Mode Choke Finder

Coilcraft has launched an all-new Common Mode Choke Finder web tool that allows users to search and compare hundreds of common mode filter options in just seconds. Common Mode Choke FinderSearch results are presented in a clear table sorted by the highest impedance or attenuation, depending on the user’s
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02/09/2016
Mouser-Backed Dragon Racing Formula-E Team stays competitive as it powers to next race in Argentina

Dragon Racing Formula E Team

Mouser Electronics, Inc. and the Dragon Racing Formula E Team are now heading into the fourth race of the FIA Formula E all-electric car racing series – this time in Argentina at the Buenos Aires ePrix. Mouser is sponsoring the Formula E team, along with its valued supplier partners Molex and Panasonic.
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02/08/2016
Visitors to Mouser’s booth, Stand A4-101, Hall A4, at the Embedded World exhibition, Nuremburg Messe, 23rd – 25th February 2016, will see how the New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor supports the entire design cycle with a wide range of services, tools and products from leading suppliers making the de
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02/08/2016
AMETEK announced that it has completed two acquisitions: Brookfield Engineering, a leading manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, and ESP/SurgeX, a leader in energy intelligence and power protection solutions. “Brookfield Engineering and ESP/SurgeX are excellent acquisitions and strong additions to our Elec
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02/05/2016
James Deichmann to head PI's western region

James Deichmann

PI (Physik Instrumente), a leader and solution provider in motion control and positioning components and systems, has promoted James Deichmann to Director of Sales for the US Western Region. Deichmann, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
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02/04/2016
Microsemi, a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced the opening of its Aviation Centre of Excellence in Ennis, Ireland. The 1,900 square-foot research and development facility will support the design, development and manufactur
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02/03/2016
Analyst IDTechEx has just completed a major study of 48V mild hybrid vehicles, releasing the brand new report "Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2016-2031". It finds that, although they are not yet in series production, 48V mild hybrid vehicles are likely to sell in huge numbers because they can meet even the on
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02/03/2016
Richardson Electronics announced a new global distribution agreement with the Tecate Group, a supplier of electronic components and assemblies. The agreement aligns with both companies’ pursuit of supplying and supporting solutions that satisfy even the most demanding applications. The Tecate Group supplies
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02/03/2016
Osram presents lighting innovations at the Light + Building Preview

All 61 light-emitting diodes of the Omnipoint luminaire can be individually controlled

Shortly before the world's leading trade fair of lighting opens its doors, Osram will present its first highlight products at the Light + Building Preview in Munich and Hamburg. Among other things, the lighting manufacturer will display the extended LED component portfolio that offers the right LED for every pur
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02/02/2016
Mouser and Imahara launch 2016 power series to advance innovation

Mouser Electronics is again teaming up with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara

Mouser Electronics is teaming up with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara along with scientists, visionaries and educators to announce an exciting new series on Power and the Future Supercapacitor to kick off the 2016 Empowering Innovation Together program. This new series captures insights from some of the most in
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02/01/2016
Analog Devices, a leader in the design and manufacture of semiconductor products and solutions, will showcase their embedded technology at the international Embedded World 2016 show taking place from 23-25 February in Nuremberg, Germany − Hall 5, Booth 328. Additionally, Analog Devices will fill out its power co
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02/01/2016
Bob White to host PMBus 1.3 seminar at APEC 2016

Bob White

Since being introduced in 2005 the PMBus power management protocol has been widely adopted and is the accepted standard for digital power management. Bob White’s three hour seminar will provide a detailed look at two major features introduced in the recent Revision 1.3, Zone Protocols and the AVSBus, as well as
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02/01/2016
Wuerth Elektronik iBE aquires Buechele Group

(from left to right): Rainer Schätzl (Managing Director Wuerth Elektronik iBE GmbH), Thorsten Jordan (Managing Director Wuerth Elektronik iBE GmbH), Martina Kissling (Managing Director Büchele Group), Erwin Büchele (Managing Director Büchele Group), Thomas Schrott (CEO Würth Elektronik eiSos Group), Oliver Konz (CEO Wuerth Elektronik eiSos Group)

Wuerth Elektronik iBE, headquartered in Thyrnau near Passau (Germany), is part of the Wuerth Elektronik eiSos Group – a leading European manufacturer of passive and electromechanical. As a specialist for customized EMC components and inductors for automotive applications, Wuerth Elektronik iBE has been a preferred pa
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02/01/2016
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