STMicroelectronics (announced a 1-Mbit serial EEPROM with SPI bus (serial peripheral interface) in the SO8N package with 150-mil (3.8mm) body width. Also offered in the wider SO8W, the M95M01 is intended for the storage of fast-changing parameter data in consumer electronics products such as digital...

LSI Corporation announced a strategic initiative to transition the worldwide assembly and testing of its semiconductor and storage systems products to contract manufacturers. In connection with this, LSI will sell its semiconductor assembly and test operations in Pathumthani, Thailand to STATS ChipP...

LSI reported second quarter 2007 revenues of $670 million, compared to $490 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $465 million in the first quarter of 2007. LSI second quarter financial results reflect the integration of the former Agere Systems. The company's merger transaction with Agere close...

Keithley Instruments announced the acquisition of Lyocom, a private company located in Richfield, Ohio. Terms were not disclosed. Lyocom develops and sells software algorithms used for generating and analyzing complex digital waveforms. Keithley currently offers measurement capabilities for develope...

Molex has completed its acquisition of Phoenix, Arizona-based Polymicro Technologies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Polymicro manufactures silica capillary tubing and specialty optical fibers, optical fiber and capillary assemblies, discrete micro components and quartz optical fiber f...

Vishay announced its intent to sell the Automotive Modules and Subsystems Business Unit (ASBU) recently acquired from International Rectifier as part of the Power Control Systems (PCS) business. The company stated that after considerable evaluation both before and after the closing of the acquisitio...

As a result of record rainfall in June and July and the breach of the nearby River Ray, Zarlink’s Analog Foundry in Swindon, UK was flooded on July 20, 2007. All personnel were safely evacuated and a complete services shutdown was required. Environmental checks were made and all site discharges were...