Patterning process contract awarded
18 September, 2009
Uni-Pixel, the developer of a colour display technology called time multiplexed optical shutter (TMOS), has been awarded a contract by the FlexTech Alliance for further research into its roll-to-roll conductor patterning capabilities that it has developed for its Opcuity active layer films.
Farnell TechCast online technical training service
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: element14
Farnell has launched an online technical training service. Known as TechCast, it is in recognition of the increasing complexity of electronic solutions.
Capacitors data book
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Electronic Components Pty Ltd
Epcos has released details of its broad spectrum of film capacitors in a data book. The current portfolio of MKT, MKP, MFP and EMI capacitors is described in detail over 460 pages.
Product guide
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Kontron Australia Pty Ltd
The 112-page Kontron Product Guide 2009 offers an overview of the company’s embedded boards and mezzanines, computer-on-modules, HMIs and displays, and systems and platforms
Power catalogue
16 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty Ltd
Phihong has released its latest short-form catalogue.
EMI book
15 September, 2009
Laird Technologies has published Advanced Materials and Design for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding by one of its subject-matter experts, EMI materials engineer Dr Xingcun Colin Tong.
TAITRONICS set to open
14 September, 2009
The 35th Taipei International Electronics Show (TAITRONICS) and the 3rd Taiwan International RFID Applications Show (Taiwan RFID), jointly hosted by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA),will unfold from 8-11 October 2009 at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall.
Circuit protection deal
09 September, 2009
Littelfuse, producer of in-circuit protection products, has appointed Premier Farnell as the company's franchised high-service, low-volume partner in greater China, Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand.
Doing more with less – driving connector changes
03 September, 2009 | Supplied by: element14
Constant innovation and product development underpin a rosy future for the connector industry, says Peter Davis, Australia New Zealand regional director for electronics distribution company Farnell.
Hybrid venture
03 September, 2009
Magna Electronics and Semikron have formed a joint venture to develop and produce power electronics for future electric and hybrid vehicle applications.
Belden distributor appointed
02 September, 2009
Belden has appointed Ecco Pacific to distribute all its cabling and connectivity products to the electrical wholesale market.
Solar array collaboration
28 August, 2009
National Semiconductor and Suntech Power Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate National's SolarMagic technology with the intention of jointly promoting the technology and developing future solutions.
Europe/Taiwan agreement
26 August, 2009
IMEC, Europe’s independent nanoelectronics research centre on process technology for the next generations of IC manufacturing, has signed a new and expanded research agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
Reading the brain without poking it
25 August, 2009
Experimental devices that read brain signals have helped paralysed people use computers and may let amputees control bionic limbs.

