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In a clear sign of recovery from a disappointing downturn just two years ago, global spending on semiconductors rose to a five-year high in 2017, spurred by a hike in the pricing of memory components as well as by solid growth in chip spending across all technology markets. Overall, the Served Available Market (SAM) for semiconductor spending worldwide amounted last...

Power Integrations, the leader in high-efficiency, high-reliability LED-driver ICs, today announced the LYTSwitch-6family of safety-isolated LED-driver ICs for smart lighting applications. The new ICs deliver flicker-free output up to 65 W, and feature up to 94% efficiency and as little as 15 mW standby power, with configuration options for two-stage or single-stage PFC support. Targeting smart residential and commercial fixtures and...

National Instruments , the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, announced the PXIe-4163 high-density source measure unit (SMU), which provides six times more DC channel density than previous NI PXI SMUs for testing RF, MEMS, and mixed-signal and other analog semiconductor components. “Highly disruptive technologies like 5G, the Internet of...

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, was recognized as among the world's most innovative companies in being named a "2018 Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Technology Leader". Based on a proprietary methodology that holistically assesses organizations to determine those at the forefront of the tech industry, this recognition honors a selected...

 Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has introduced a new line of calibrated noise sources most commonly used as a precision reference source to measure system level noise figure. Specific applications may involve increasing the dynamic range of analog to digital converters by dithering and reducing correlated noise, system and component wireless testing, signal simulation,...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced it has reached a new milestone in low-frequency noise measurements through its work with leading research centers in Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI).  Using the new Advanced Low-Frequency Noise Analyzer (A-LFNA) and WaferPro Express software, designers can now measure noise more accurately in an even broader range of electronic devices. Noise is one of...

RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the global distributor for engineers, has signed a franchise agreement with Abracon, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of frequency control, timing, synchronisation, RF, connectivity and power components destined for deployment in markets such as industrial, communications and automotive, as well as the emerging generation of IoT applications. The distribution deal covers the EMEA and...

Global Distributor Marks Third Year Supporting Exciting Industry Exposition Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader that empowers innovation, is proud to once again be a major sponsor of India Electronics Week 2018, three days of fun and engaging activities February 7–9 at the KPTO Trade Center, Whitefield Industrial Area in Bangalore. Mouser will be at Booth I-35 in...

As technology is becoming a major competitive differentiator, retailers should look to complement traditional ways of customer interaction rather than completely replacing them to provide a successful omnichannel experience, says leading data and analytics company GlobalData. Technology has transformed how retailers operate, connect with and provide services to customers. Retailers are integrating customer records, interaction details and metadata to understand...

Cisco, Apple, Aon and Allianz today announced a new cyber risk management solution for businesses, comprised of cyber resilience evaluation services from Aon, the most secure technology from Cisco and Apple, and options for enhanced cyber insurance coverage from Allianz. The new solution is designed to help a wider range of organizations better manage and protect themselves from cyber...