SiGe Semiconductor announced a power amplifier for Wi-Fi systems. The RangeCharger SE2523BU comes in a paper-thin package with a profile of 0.5mm and is dedicated for embedding Wi-Fi capability into portable, battery-powered consumer electronics. The device is a addition to the company's SE2523x ser...

GP Batteries turnover for the three months ended 30 June 2006 was S$187.2 million (appr. US$ 118 million), a decrease of 13.8% over the corresponding period last year. The profit after tax attributable to equity holders of the Company for the first quarter was S$2.2 million (appr. US$ 1,4 milli...

Private equity firm The Watermill Group of Waltham, MA announced the formation of MultiLayer Coating Technologies in conjunction with its acquisition of the technology and assets of Polaroid’s contract coating business. MCT will be responsible for existing third party contract manufacturing relation...

Germany on the top

Analog Devices announced revenue of $663.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, an increase of approximately 14% compared to the same period one year ago and an increase of approximately 3% compared to the immediately prior quarter. Net income under generally accepted accounting principles ...

In the second quarter 2006, Littelfuse, a manufacturer of circuit protection components and systems, had a turnover of 137.9 M US$ and increased its results by 19% over the previous year. The bottom line showed a net profit of 449 000 US$ in comparison to 4.3 m US$ of Q2/2005. In the past months Lit...

The oscilloscope manufacturer, LeCroy, achieved a turnover 160.5 M US$ and a net profit of 6.6 M US$ for the year 2006, Compared to 2005, the turnover was reduced by 21.7% but the plus was trebled. The fourth quarter closed with an income of 38.6 M US$ and a net profit of 2 M US$. The turnover sank ...