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64-bit Windows XP driver for Digitizer, AWG and fast Digital I/O cards
Strategic Test Corporation has announced a new Windows XP Pro 64-bit driver for its range of Digitizer, AWG, fast Digital I/O and Digital Pattern Generator cards. The driver is compatible with all of the 150 different PCI/PCI-X, PXI and CompactPCI products in the UltraFast range.
NMI announces UK Electronics Skills Foundation to address threat of diminishing skills
The National Microelectronics Institute (NMI) has announced the creation of the UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) to address the threat of diminishing skills in the UK electronics sector. The foundation aims to increase and sustain the supply of industry-ready graduate engineers and boost career take-up in the sector.
European Commission states nano and microelectronics are indispensable for Europe's future
The European Commission has stated nano and microelectronics are indispensable for Europe's future, yet problems in skills pipeline and R&D investment must be addressed before benefits can be realised. Yesterday evening the European Commission made a statement highlighting the importance of nanotechnology in Europe's socio-economic future, please find below a statement from the National Microelectronics Institute on this.
York and Cardiff Universities join UK Electronics Skills Foundation
The Universities of Cardiff and York have joined the UK Electronics Skills Foundation, which seeks to reverse the decline in the number of graduates entering the electronics industry by linking electronic engineering degree students with companies for sponsorship and work experience placements.
NMI has announced its 2011 awards today open for entries.
In its ninth year, the annual programme celebrates organisations, individuals and practices that are conducive to a healthy and vibrant UK and Irish electronics industry.
Fabs that benchmark perform better says NMI
Benchmarking is a vital activity for the UK and Ireland’s semiconductor manufacturers according to a recent survey by the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland. The survey entitled ‘How do you measure up?’ analysed data from the 15 wafer fabrication plants in the NMI's membership, representing the majority of the manufacturing capability in the UK and I...
Green Hills Software Announces INTEGRITY 10th Anniversary Edition
Green Hills Software, Inc., the technology leader in device software optimization (DSO) and real-time operating systems (RTOS), has announced the 10th anniversary edition of its INTEGRITY real-time operating system (RTOS). More than two years in development, INTEGRITY 10 includes a number of features that address the demanding performance and reliability requirements of next-generation complex devices.
iSLI to accept Mentor Graphics tokens for CPD Courses Press Release
The Institute for System Level Integration (iSLI), one of the UK’s leading micro-electronics institutes, has announced a new agreement with Mentor Graphics Corporation to provide Continuing Professional Development courses in exchange for Mentor Passbook tokens.
Frontier Silicon lauches Internet radio module
Frontier Silicon has launched a new low-cost, low-power Internet radio module that will be shown at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair this week. Including unique features for Internet radio devices, the new Venice 6.2 module provides comprehensive codec support plus enhanced music player functionality, bringing top-end Hi-Fi and audio system technology to a low-cost platform for use in mass-market connected audio devices
SPI and ESCATEC announce the merger of their high precision manufacturing operations in Shanghai to form a joint venture company
Swiss Precision Industries announces the formation of a joint venture company with ESCATEC that will combine SPI's precision stamping and die making facility in Shanghai, China with ESCATEC's injection moulding and mould making facility located nearby. The new company, Swiss Precision Component Manufacturing, in which SPI is the lead partner and majority shareholder, will merge the staff, equipment and expertise of both organisations to create a ...