STMicroelectronics (ST) and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa, a research center of advanced robotics, have announced the creation of a joint laboratory for research and innovation in bio-robotics, smart systems and microelectronics. Supporting the expansion of research in biologically-inspired robots with human-like structures and behavior, ST and the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna are […]
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Ballard Announces Dantherm Power Agreement to Collaborate with Delta Power Solutions in India
Ballard Power Systems announced that Dantherm Power, a Danish system integrator in which it has a controlling interest, has signed a collaboration agreement with Delta Power Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. to market clean energy fuel cell power solutions in the Indian telecommunications sector. Delta Power Solutions (India) is a subsidiary of Delta Electronics (Thailand) PLC, […]
Analog Devices Announces 50 Million Euro R & D Investment
Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced that it will embark on a €50 million R&D (research and development) investment program at its campus in Raheen, Co. Limerick, Ireland. The investment program focuses on the expansion of ADI’s R&D capabilities in Limerick and is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Over the next five years, […]
Ambient Corporation Announces Listing on NASDAQ
Newton, Mass., August 2, 2011 – Ambient Corporation (OTCBB: ABTGD), a leading provider of smart grid applications and enhanced communication platforms, announced today that its common stock has been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Company expects its common stock to commence trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market on Wednesday, August 3, […]
IMS Research Raises PV Demand Forecast for 2011 to Over 22 GW
Despite a very weak start to the year, IMS Research has recently increased its forecast for the full year by more than 1 GW and predicts more than 22 GW of new PV capacity will be added in 2011.The market research firm cited growing demand in all major markets, most notably in Asia and the […]
Unshielded power inductors include Isat ratings up to 33.4A
NIC Components is pleased to announce the expansion of their High Current Unshielded NPI_P power inductors in inductance ranges and available sizes. Now available in 4 case sizes ranging from 13.2mm X 9.9mm to 22.4mm X 16.3mm (LxW) with component heights of 6.4mm to 12.0mm. Inductance value range has expanded to now include up to […]
IMS Research Raises PV Demand Forecast for 2011 to Over 22GW
Wellingborough, UK – 2nd August 2011: Despite a very weak start to the year, IMS Research has recently increased its forecast for the full year by more than 1 GW and predicts more than 22 GW of new PV capacity will be added in 2011.The market research firm cited growing demand in all major markets, […]
Infineon Q3 2011 Revenues Above Expectations at Euro 1,043 Million
Infineon Technologies AG reported results for the third quarter of the 2011 fiscal year, ended June 30, 2011. Infineon reported net income from continuing operations of €175 million, up from €173 million in the second quarter. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations stayed unchanged compared to the preceding quarter at €0.16 and diluted earnings […]
TDK-EPC cooperates with STMicroelectronics: 50 New Reference Designs in One Year
TDK-EPC, a group company of the TDK Corp., has intensified its support of STMicroelectronics (ST) in the creation of tested energy-saving solutions. ST just recently completed the development of the 50th joint reference design in the past year, predominantly for power supplies. These reference designs combine state-of-the-art ICs from ST and passive electronic components from […]
Micrel Announces 2nd Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Micrel, Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Second quarter revenues of $68.5 million increased by $1.0 million, or 1.5%, from $67.5 million in the first quarter of 2011 due to increased demand in the communications end market as well as a resumption of more typical shipment levels to a […]