Industry News (2012/01/04)

Stepper Motors from Kollmorgen are UL Certified

Published:2012/1/4 21:57:00 Author:Amy

Kollmorgen’s POWERMAX II Series stepper motors are now UL recognized. This enables OEMs who build UL-certified equipment to integrate high-performance stepper technology into existing designs without requiring re-certification. These NEMA 23 (60-mm) step motors are available in half, single and two stack configurations, and provide holding tor...   (View)

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New iPhone App Optimizes Heat Sinks

Published:2012/1/4 20:47:00 Author:Amy

Advanced Thermal Solutions recently introduced a heat sink design calculator. This kind of iPhone app identifies the proper heat sinks to satisfy the most component-level cooling requirements. The new Heat Sink Design Tool app enables engineers to input the essential specs and then research online for heat sinks that fit their requirements. The app allows users of Apple’s mobile devices to identify heat...   (View)

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Maxim Announces MAX44000 Optical Sensor

Published:2012/1/4 1:22:00 Author:Amy

Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX44000, a digital ambient-light and infrared proximity sensor that detects light. Using the proprietary BiCMOS technology, this IC adopts three optical sensors, two ADCs, and digital functionality into a tiny 2mm x 2mm x 0.6mm package. This integration saves valuable board space while delivering o...   (View)

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Toumaz to establish a Wireless Semiconductor Subsidiary

Published:2012/1/4 1:04:00 Author:Phyllis

Toumaz Ltd., a wireless communications technology firm, said it established a wireless semiconductor subsidiary to split the company into two distinct entities. One of them will focus on the company’s established healthcare products and technologies and the other to be responsible for its growing wireless IC business. Named...   (View)

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VMC Systems Introduces First Indigenously High-Wattage DC Power Systems

Published:2012/1/4 0:07:00 Author:Amy

As the largest Telecom and Power-Conversion equipment manufacturer in India, VMC Systems Ltd. plans to introduce High-Wattage DC Power Systems. It will be the first indigenously manufactured systems for critical back-up applications in the industrial segment, and built with SMPS technology. Under an agreement with Australia-based Rectifier(View)

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Semiconductor Industry’s Prediction for 2012

Published:2012/1/4 0:07:00 Author:Phyllis

We can still remember the article that worldwide semiconductor revenue of 2012 will increase 2.2% from 2011. This prediction was brought out by Gartner. Another company, IHS also published an article in which the company expected that chip sales to up 1.2 percent in 2011. Recently, analysts from Wall Street said that semiconduct...   (View)

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