In the 3rd quarter of its 2008 Business year. Keithley Instruments achieved total sales of 41.0 million US$ and thus increased the previous year’s results by 22%. The net loss was 39,000 US$ compared to a net loss of 0.5 million US$ in Q3/2007.

By introducing the new WLAN-BRIDGE-WAVE Weidmüller is extending its portfolio comprising the WaveLine family of products with a WLAN-Bridge for IE networks. Weidmüller developed the WaveLine Bridge module so that serial terminal devices can be integrated in existing IE network structures. WaveLine n...

Linear Technology announces the LTC4358, a single high voltage ideal diode controller utilizing an internal 5A MOSFET to provide a replacement to Schottky diodes in high current applications. The controller and 20m Ohm internal N-channel MOSFET perform the function of a low forward voltage diode. Th...

TDK Corporation and Epcos AG announced the signing of a Business Combination Agreement (BCA). The purpose of the agreement is to combine Epcos with TDK’s activities in the electronic components field.

As a first step, TDK will launch a public tender offer for all outstanding shares of Epcos and ...

Digi-Key and Laird Technologies have signed a world-wide distribution agreement. It includes the whole of the Laird product spectrum from EMI protection, thermal management components, aerials as well as HF modules.

Aspen Optics launches a configuration tool for system integrators (SI) and internet service providers (ISP) to generate solutions for fiber network connection. This tool is capable of giving instant recommendations on how to connect fiber networks. The tool, known as “Aspen Optical Ethernet Configur...

Energizer Holdings, Inc. announced results of its third quarter ended June 30, 2008. Net earnings for the quarter were $66.7 million, versus net earnings of $62.5 million in the third fiscal quarter of 2007. For the current quarter, total net sales increased $266.7 million, or 33%, to $1,066.7 milli...