Plessey Semiconductors and Alphatec distribution agreement

Plessey Semiconductors and Alphatec have signed a distribution agreement for the Greater China market.

The cooperation will market Plessey’s EPIC (electronic potential integrated circuit) sensors in synergy with Alphatec’s system solutions for applications in the fields of e-health, automotive, sports, fitness and smart lighting. The latter links in with Plessey’s high-brightness, MAGIC LED technology that offers significant cost reductions as it is based on standard silicon wafers rather than expensive sapphire. Also, by expanding Alphatec’s portfolio with Plessey’s RF solutions and power management products (LDOs) for applications in DVB (digital video broadcasting) and set-top box products, Alphatec will be able to offer more complete solutions for customers’ requirements.

EPIC technology enables the sensor to capture minimal changes of the electric field using a high-precision, non-contact voltmeter within the millivolt region to detect bioelectrical signals (ECG, EMG, EOG, EEG) and changes in electric fields. Plessey is already pioneering the use of EPIC technology, which is used in its recently launched heartbeat monitors, imPulse and inCite.