Crocus Technology, a developer of MRAM technology, and RUSNANO, a nano-technology investment fund, announced the appointment of Boris Omarov as CEO of their manufacturing joint venture, Crocus Nano Electronics, an MRAM manufacturing facility under development in Russia.

With more than 25 years o...

Infineon offers an open interface for the company’s Near Field Communication (NFC) security microcontrollers. The DCLB (Digital Contact Less Bridge) interface is freely available and usable as a globally open solution for all NFC modem, Secure Element and handset manufacturers. The interface is an o...

Electronic distributor Altron and IPDiA, producer of 3D silicon components, contracted a distribution agreement for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This agreement implies the distribution of the complete product portfolio of standard component devices and customized devices like silicon capacitors...

Synaptics, a developer of human interface solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, has appointed Rick Bergman, 47, as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Bergman succeeds Russ Knittel, who has served as interim president and CEO since Octobe...

Sematech announced that Dr. Stefan Wurm has been named director of Lithography. The Lithography program is a key enabler of worldwide EUV infrastructure development, and Dr. Wurm will be responsible for assuring that strategic direction and its execution support critical lithography technology areas...

Suyin is presenting two 5- and 6-position battery plug-and-socket 1500XX-series with a 1.5-mm pitch and a variable design featuring plug-and-socket mating capabilities between 0° and 90°, thus enabling both vertical and horizontal mating. These blade contacts feature a contact rating of 30VDC/7.0A p...

Atmel has signed an agreement to acquire Advanced Digital Design (ADD Semiconductor), a privately held company based in Zaragoza, Spain that develops power line communication solutions. The transaction is expected to close in October. Atmel does not expect the acquisition to have a material impact o...