Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX8671X power-management IC (PMIC). This device provides a single-cell, lithium-ion (Li+)/lithium-polymer (Li-Poly) charger with proprietary Smart Power Selector circuitry that seamlessly distributes power within the system. To reduce BOM cost, the MAX8671X ...

Vitesse Semiconductor announced Martin Nuss, Ph.D., as vice president, technology and strategy. In this newly created role, Nuss will be responsible for identifying markets and technologies and reports to Mr. Gardner. He has more than 20 years of technical and management experience. Most recently, a...

For the fifth time the Deutsche Messe AG has announced an international technology competition for the Hermes Award 2008. With a prize of 100 000 Euro, the Hermes Award is one of the most valuable international industry prizes. All companies and institutions who display their product innovation...

TSMC announced the appointment of Maria Marced as President of TSMC Europe, effective November 19. Ms. Marced will be responsible for driving the development, strategy, and management of TSMC Europe.

Ms. Marced succeeds Kees den Otter who has retired after significant contribution to TSMC growth ...

Farnell has introduced a new packaging solution for Integrated Circuits. Peel packaging offers complete protection to each individual component in transit, storage and handling by placing them within a protective, recyclable and biodegradable plastic cell which is then sealed with an anti-static lid...

The FBDi e.V. reports that the German components distributors have kept their turnover in the 3rd quarter of 2007 stable in comparison with the same period of the previous year. The member companies reported 639 m Euro of cumulated turnover for the quarter (640 in 3Q 2006). The orders received impro...

Christiane Groß has been named as manager of the logistics business segment at Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente. In this function she is a member of the board of directors and reports directly to the Chairman of the Board, Helmut Rudel.