TDK data book for EPCOS EMC filters
15 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Ramelec Pty LtdTDK's data book for EPCOS EMC filters covers a comprehensive range of filter solutions for applications in industrial electronics, telecommunications and data technology. Frequency converter solutions are treated in particular detail.
MEMS semiconductor sales to reach $8bn
14 July, 2014New multisensor platforms, wearable systems and the Internet of Things are expected to lift total MEMS semiconductor sales to $8 billion in 2014, according to research firm IC Insights.
Breaking rules
30 June, 2014 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writer
It's a peculiar thing, but electronics and rule breaking seem to go hand in hand - at least as far as the average driver is concerned. It is hard to hide from electronics. The ubiquitous microchip is everywhere, from the kitchen to the lounge to the garden and especially in the motor vehicle - where there are now more electronics than ever were involved in the moon landing.
IC manufacturers close or repurpose 72 wafer fabs
26 June, 2014Semiconductor manufacturers closed 72 wafer fabs between 2009 and 2013, and another nine fabs are slated to close in 2014, according to data recently compiled, updated, and now available in IC Insights’ Strategic Reviews online database and the Global Wafer Capacity 2014 report.
Mouser updates sensor technology site
23 June, 2014Mouser has updated its sensor technology site to provide learning resources and new information on different types of sensors available from the company's suppliers, as well as the applications they are used in.
ElectroneX returns to Sydney
19 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Australasian Exhibitions and Events Pty LtdElectroneX, the annual electronics design and assembly expo, returns to Sydney on 10-11 September this year at the Australian Technology Park.
OLED materials market to reach $3.7bn
19 June, 2014The ongoing penetration of OLED displays in mobile phones and wearables, and renewed prospects for the OLED lighting market will catapult the OLED materials market from around $900 million in 2014 to $3.7 billion in 2019.
Power transistors market to rebound
19 June, 2014The power transistor market is expected to climb by 8% in 2014 and reach a new record high in 2015, according to research firm IC Insights.
Moxa joins Industrial Internet Consortium
11 June, 2014Moxa Inc has announced its membership in the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC). The IIC is a non-profit partnership of industry, government and academia formed to accelerate the global use of interconnected devices, intelligent analytics and people.
Beware of counterfeit Mornsun converters
10 June, 2014 | Supplied by: DLPC Pty LtdElectronics company Mornsun is warning customers to be aware of fraudulent companies offering counterfeit Mornsun products in China, often presented on websites such as CART100 and Alibaba.
Renesas collaborates with Diodes for USB power delivery
06 June, 2014Renesas Electronics Corporation, a provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, has announced its collaboration with Diodes Incorporated to deliver optimised charging solutions for USB power delivery (PD).
Acer and MediaTek sign MoU for wearables and cloud
05 June, 2014Acer and MediaTek have signed an MoU for cloud and wearable technologies. The companies hope to create more opportunities for innovation and develop a wide range of products in this emerging field.
Fab equipment spending increases by 24%
04 June, 2014After two years of decline, fab equipment spending is expected to increase 24% in 2014 to US$35.7 billion, according to SEMI.
Toshiba sues Powerchip over flash memory patent
03 June, 2014Chipmaker Toshiba has filed a suit against Taiwan's Powerchip Technology Corporation and three companies, Powerflash Technology Corporation, Zentel Electronics Corporation, and C.T.C. Co. together, for infringement of Toshiba's Taiwan patents for NAND flash memory.
Organic electronics pioneer takes over academy presidency
29 May, 2014Professor Andrew Holmes, a pioneer in organic electronics, has become the Australian Academy of Science's new president.
