A minature wedge based lampholder has been developed for low-voltage, high-vibration applications such as automotive and white goods. The lampholder, from VCC, accepts T-5 and T-3 1/4 wedge base lamps including the company's latest LED wedge base lamps. UL recognised, the lampholders have a maximum rating of 20W and 28V.

VCC has announced the hiring of Mike Speckman as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Highly respected throughout the semiconductor industry as a talented and effective sales executive with more than 30 years of worldwide experience and a vast knowledge of Asian markets, Mike Speckman comes to VCC from the Zilog Division of IXYS, where he served as President and General Manager.