Electronic components distributor Digi-Key has expanded its distribution relationship with Microsemi Corporation to include programmable logic solutions including the company’s SmartFusion customizable system-on-chip (cSoC) products, low-power field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and related eval...

Mindspeed Technologies, a supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based Picochip, a supplier of integrated system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for small cell base stations, for a purchase price of approximately $51.8 m...

Distributor Farnell is stocking the Weidmuller CH20M modular electronics housing, designed to enclose individual electronic assemblies for installation in electrical cabinets & distribution systems for electronic design engineers as well as maintenance and repair professionals.

The CH20M is an ...

Kyocera has completed a share transfer agreement with three investment funds operated by Japan Industrial Partners, to acquire all shares of - a specialized manufacturer of liquid rystal displays (LCDs) and related products. Effective February 1, 2012, Optrex will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of...

Molex has completed the acquisition of South Grafton, Mass.-based Temp-Flex Cable. Temp-Flex designs and manufactures specialty wire and cable products that provide technological solutions for the medical, aerospace, military, computer, electronics, test and measurement and industrial markets. Temp...

Farnell has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with electrical/electronic equipment safety product specialist Peccater. Farnell will offer the company’s Thermiac devices that provide a solution to protect against equipment damage and fire risks caused by overheating when operating temperatu...

AMD announced that Dr. Lisa Su, 42, has agreed to join the company as senior vice president and general manager, global business units. She will report to president and chief executive officer Rory Read. Dr. Su, who was most recently senior vice president and general manager, networking and multime...