Silicon Laboratories will acquire Integration Associates, a provider of analog-intensive, integrated ICs, for net $80 million. Integration Associates brings a diverse portfolio of connectivity, wireless and power solutions, quality revenue and nearly 100 engineers to Silicon Laboratories. Integratio...

At Harting, Sven Holtgrewe and Hartmut Schwettmann have been promoted to the management of Harting Electric (Heavy Plug Connectors segment). Holtgrewe joined the company in 1991 and was active in the Heavy plug Connections in various functions. He takes over the duties of Manager Marketing and Sales...

Distributor Premier Farnell announced the selection of the expert judging panel for the international design competition, 'Live EDGE' - Electronic Design for the Global Environment. This year's panel of judges to date comprises:

• Sir Peter Gershon - Chairman of Premier Farnell
• Joh...

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AMD announced the appointment of Emilio Ghilardi as senior vice president and general manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He will report to Gustavo Arenas, AMD chief sales officer and will start in his new role in mid-August, 2008. Ghilardi joins AMD from HP, where he most recently ser...

Credence Systems and LTX, both providers of automated test equipment (ATE), have entered into a definitive agreement to combine the two companies in a tax-free, all-stock merger of equals. Credence shareholders will receive shares of LTX common stock based on an exchange ratio that will be determine...

The french Dassault Systèmes, a provider of 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solutions will acquire Engineous Software, that provides process integration and design optimization software solutions and services. The proposed acquisition, for an estimated price of 40 million USD, should be complete...

CML Microcircuits , a provider of low-power semiconductors for wireless and telecoms markets, announced that Mr. Neil Ball has taken the role of Director of Sales for the UK division. Ball, aged 45, Joins CML from The Furukawa Electric Group, Europe. He will be based at the UK Headquarters in Maldon...