News & Analysis
Lambda Europe awarded manufacturer of the year
Lambda, the leading power supply manufacturer, has won the coveted ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award at the North Devon Manufacturing Association (NDMA) Awards 2007. Derek Carter, former Chairman of the NDMA said of the company’s entry: “Lambda is a truly world class company, producing leading edge products for a world market. You’d be surprised where Lambda’s products can be found: get into a body-scanner and they’re there, go for l...
Sonitor wins award for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship
Sonitor Technologies, the specialist ultrasound IPS (indoor positioning system) designer and manufacturer has won this year’s ‘Vebjørn Tandberg Prize’.
Hi-rel connector maker Harwin names Abacus UK Distributor of the Year
Hi-rel connector maker, Harwin has named Abacus as its UK Distributor of the Year. The provider of hi-rel interconnect systems was especially pleased with the performance of the Abacus Group as a whole.
Nu Horizons is Quantel Supplier of the Year
Now in its 18th year, the Quantel Supplier of the Year Award has gained recognition as one of the industry’s toughest challenges. The scheme measures all Quantel’s suppliers against a wide range of criteria from on-time delivery, accuracy of delivered goods, supply chain administration and paperwork. Once again, Nu Horizons (which was known as DT Electronics until April 1, 2007) has come out top of the pile with a stunning 99.8% performance t...
Microtherm’s temperature, current and voltage protection components featured in new Hawco Quick Pick guide
Microtherm’s range of temperature control and current protection devices feature prominently in the new 30-page Quick Pick focus product guide from Hawco Controls, the specialist supplier of industrial automation and control solutions, temperature management and circuit protection devices.
MOSIS adds 0.25 micron SiGe BiCMOS technology multi-project wafer (MPW) fabrication
MOSIS, a provider of low-cost prototyping and small volume production services for custom ASICs, announces availability of the IBM 0.25 micron SiGe BiCMOS 6WL technology. Utilising the service gives ASIC designers access to this advanced technology at less than 10% of the cost of a dedicated wafer run, minimizsing up-front risk and costs. The process is suited to high-performance analogue chip design for consumer wireless applications including ...
Silicon Laboratories announces Sales Executive Appointments
Silicon Laboratories Inc. today announced that Kurt Hoff will be appointed as the company’s vice president of worldwide sales and will become an executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hoff will be replacing Gary Gay, who plans to retire but will assist with the transition through the end of the year. Vaughan Price will be joining Silicon Laboratories to replace Mr. Hoff as vice president of European sales.
picoChip teams with Systems4Silicon to further support for advanced wireless and MIMO
picoChip announced today that it has added Systems4Silicon as an approved design center for its picoArrayTM multi-core DSP. Systems4Silicon has a highly experienced team, capable of supporting customers with PHY, MIMO, PA linearization and RF design issues for advanced air interfaces applications, and already has considerable real-world experience with picoChip technology.
XP Power sponsor world record transatlantic bid
One of the world’s leading explorers, David Hempleman-Adams, launched his world record challenge earlier today in a daring expedition to cross the northern Atlantic in the smallest gas-balloon ever to attempt such a flight. Power supply specialist, XP Power, is sponsoring the venture, together with Toshiba. XP Power is also providing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) from its Xi3000 range to ensure continuity of supply in the event of power...
IC Mask Design selects Tanner EDA tools for layout training
IC Mask Design, a Limerick-based (Ireland) company that offers chip layout services and training to companies throughout Europe and the US, has selected Tanner’s L-Edit layout tool for its training courses. Established in 2002, the company has trained hundreds of engineers in over 30 companies, 46% of which are fables semiconductor companies, 40% integrated device manufacturers and 14% universities. Training programmes cover an introduction to ...