Alps Eleletric Europe has developed the SSCQ Series compact detector switch with two-position output in two directions for use in zoom lever control of mobile devices such as compact digital cameras and digital camcorders. Mass production commenced in February 2012. Two detection positions in each d...

Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) has announced the introduction of its new multi-function application board (shield). By combining the Vinco development platform, with targeted application support, such as MP3 audio codec, Ethernet-to-USB bridge and real-time clock (RTC), engineers can...

NXP Semiconductors is one of the ARM Partners to license the ARM Cortex-M0+ processor. The energy-efficient microprocessor has been optimized to enable ultra-low-power, entry-level 32-bit microcontrollers for intelligent sensors and smart control systems in a broad range of applications, which in...

OKW has extended the mobile enclosure range with a smaller version. The new ERGO-CASE XS consists of three parts as standard - a top part, a bottom part and an intermediate ring made of soft TPE material. The ring in the colour volcano (NCS S 5502-G) serves as impact protection and is available in t...

Bel Fuse closed the acquisition of Gigacom Interconnect, Gothenburg, Sweden, a supplier of expanded beam fiber optic technology and a participant in the development of next-generation commercial aircraft standards. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Noting that Gigacom will become par...

Kemet, a manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, film, paper and electrolytic capacitors, has signed an agreement to acquire a 34% economic interest with a 51% voting interest in NEC Tokin Corporation (NT), a manufacturer of tantalum capacitors, electro-magnetic, electro-mechanical, access devi...

EBV Elektronik has released the second edition of EBV’s Cortex Collection Guide. Meanwhile, five more Cortex cores and one manufacturer have been added to this booklet, underlining the continued success of ARM’s Cortex product range. Customers can expect even more new Cortex cores from EBV’s manufac...