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picoChip honoured by Frost & Sullivan
picoChip has announced that it received Frost & Sullivan’s 2006 Semiconductors Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award. The Award is part of their Excellence in Industrial Technologies Awards, and recognizes picoChip for demonstrating excellence in product innovation, development, and commercialization of its multi-core DSP products and platforms for the wireless industry. It follows the recent introduction of picoChip’s PC20x ...
Catalogue majors on Vega86 family
Among the 114 pages of information in the new 2006 catalogue from ICOP Technology UK, the main focus is on the recently launched Vega86 family. Powered by a VIA Mark CoreFusion processor and suitable for applications where temperature fluctuations, shock and vibration are likely to be encountered, the different types of CPU modules, which include PC/104, Half-Size, 3.5” and EBX, Vega86 will be of interest to all designers.
New EMC Systems Engineer for Schaffner
Schaffner has announced the appointment of Tim Thompson to the position of EMC Systems Engineer. In his new role Tim will work closely with customers to meet their needs for EMC test systems taking due regard of any specific system requirements or limitations. Tim will operate worldwide to liase with customers throughout the system design process, oversee installation and provide full training to end-users.
Photonic Products gets Second Queen’s Award
Photonic Products Ltd has been honoured for the second time with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. The royal accolade was announced on Her Majesty’s 80th birthday.
Semikron opens Chinese HQ and adds production
Semikron, known for its power semiconductors and diode/thyristor modules has opened a new Chinese headquarters and production facility in the city of Zhu Hai.
Tundra To Acquire Systems Solutions Business from Alliance Semiconductor
Tundra has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the Systems Solutions Business Unit of Alliance Semiconductor Corporation (“Alliance SSBU”). The acquisition includes intellectual property and several products both in production and under development. Tundra also expects to hire over fifty employees from Alliance SSBU as a result of the acquisition.
RoHS support from Penny + Giles
High precision manufacturer of displacement sensors and joysticks, Penny + Giles, has developed a new service to help customers comply with the RoHS Directive.
Sony and Polecam collaborate to improve training of surgeons
Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division has announced that it has extended its relationship with Polecam Ltd, by collaborating in the realisation of Medcam, a system for capturing high-quality close-up images of medical theatre work. Medcam uses the Sony FCB S3000P colour block camera, which incorporates 3-CCD technology and an integrated 12x optical zoom to produce broadcast-quality results.
EDA Solutions sponsors Austin in bid for Mini Challenge 2006 crown
EDA Solutions, exclusive European agent for chip design tool vendor, Tanner EDA, and multi-project wafer specialist, MOSIS, is sponsoring a driver in the UK Mini Challenge series of motor races this year.
Ericsson Power Modules opens center of excellence in Shanghai
Ericsson Power Modules has launched its APAC (Asia Pacific and China) center of excellence. The center includes R&D, manufacturing, customer sales and service, and also project resources.