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...

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...

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...

Dr. C. L. David Liu, the William Mong honorary chair professor of Computer Science and former president of the National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, Taiwan, will be presented with this year’s Phil Kaufman Award for Distinguished Contributions to Electronic Design Automation (EDA). He will receiv...

Digi-Key and LS Research have signed a global distribution agreement. LS Research delivers turnkey wireless solutions with product development, EMC testing & certification, and RF modules. LS Research’s module offering includes state-of-the-art FCC/IC certified and ETSI tested WiFi, Bluetooth, 8...