RF Micro Devices (RFMD), a provider of radio frequency systems and solutions will acquire Filtronic Compound Semiconductors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Filtronic PLC, for an acquisition price of app...

NXP Semiconductors will acquire GloNav, a US-based fabless semiconductor company developing single-chip solutions for global positioning systems (GPS) and other satellite navigation systems. NXP will ...

Transmeta announced that Dan Hillman has joined its executive team as vice president of engineering. Hillman will be responsible for managing the company’s engineering, research and development effort...

Eaton Corporation announced plans for two electrical acquisitions, one in Europe and one in Asia Pacific. The European acquisition is of The Moeller Group, a supplier of components for commercial and ...

AnalogicTech has introduced the AAT3663 a 1A linear battery charger ICs capable of charging up to two Li-ion cells in series. Designed to operate from either an AC adapter or a USB port, the device fe...

Cypress Semiconductor will exit its Fab 2 semiconductor manufacturing facility in Round Rock, Texas by late 2008 and transfer production to its Minnesota fab and outside foundries. Cypress opened Fab ...

Linear Technology expands the RS422/RS485 transceiver product family with an "H-grade" option designed for high temperature applications. LTC285xH versions feature an extended operating temperature of...