News & Analysis
Vishay - Enhanced AEC-Q101-Qualified Surface-Mount Transmissive Optical Sensors
Vishay Intertechnology today announced that it has extended the temperature range of its AEC-Q101-qualified TCPT1300X01 and TCUT1300X01 surface-mount transmissive (interrupter) optical sensors for the automotive market. The sensors are the industry’s first such devices to feature a junction temperature rating of + 145 °C, an operating temperature range of - 40 °C to + 125 °C, and a Moisture Sensitivity Level rating of 1 (MSL1).
CIL bucks the trend with recruitment programme
Andover-based electronics manufacturing and design company, Custom Interconnect (CIL), is flying in the face of negative forecasts for the electronics manufacturing sector and has embarked on a major recruitment plan.
ALPS Develops FPDJ9 Series Optical Size 1/10 Inch VGA Wide-Angle Camera Module
ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has completed the development of the FPDJ9 series, which has achieved the industry’s first wide-angle (90° field angle) optical size 1/10 inch VGA camera module for use in mobile phones and handheld game machines. Sample shipments of the module will commence from August 2009.
TT electronics Group at DSEi
TT electronics’ integrated defence and aerospace team will be exhibiting at DSEi again this year, highlighting the group’s extensive experience in this market. Visitors to the show will be able to view a number of new products and services from across the group as well as discussing specific projects with the industry experts on the stand.
Hendon Semiconductors and NXP Semiconductors Sign Supply Agreement
Hendon Semiconductors and NXP Semiconductors, a leading semiconductor company founded by Philips, signed a supply agreement in which Hendon Semiconductors will supply a range of components exclusively to NXP for sale to their customers globally.
Rogers Corporation Announces Strategic Investment in Solicore, Inc.
Rogers Corporation announced today it has made a strategic investment of $5 million in Solicore, Inc., headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. Solicore is the world leader for embedded power solutions, offering its patented Flexion™ advanced ultra-thin, flexible, lithium polymer batteries for smart cards, controlled access cards, RFID tags, and medical devices.
UL Medical Experts To Provide Instruction On Guidance For Risk Management In IEC 60601-1:2005 At IECEE Workshop
UL PDEs Joe Murnane and McRoberts have been active members of the RMTF since it was established by the IECEE in September 2007, which puts UL in the unique position to help other NCBs and CBTLs understand the intent behind the guidelines and how to apply them during a certification assessment. This workshop will take place in Milano, Italy and is intended for NCB and CBTL staff.
New Multi-GNSS Navigation and Positioning Test System
Spirent Communications plc, the leading provider of navigation and positioning test solutions, today announced the launch of the Spirent GSS6700 Multi-GNSS Constellation Simulator for global navigation satellite system (GNSS) testing. The GSS6700 offers not only GPS test capability but also support for the Russian GLONASS system and planned European Galileo system.
Freescale receives Continental Automotive Supplier of the Year award
Freescale Semiconductor received the Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award from Continental Automotive Group. During an awards ceremony held on July 28 in Regensburg, Germany, Continental recognized Freescale for overall excellence in the microcontroller (MCU) category.
Bilora launches instant photo-geotagger based on u-blox’ GPS technology
Coinciding with the celebration of their 100th year in business, German camera-accessory manufacturer Bilora announces the availability of the “Bilora photo-geotagger” based on u-blox’ “Capture & Process” GPS solution.