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A Electronic supplier directory of suppliers, editiorial features in Electronic Technology section, engineering jobs.60http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27366/BEEAs-2010-shortlist-announced.aspxFindlay Media has announced the shortlist for the 2010 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs).02/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27361/GlobalFoundries-aims-for-high-volume-28nm-manufacturing.aspxGlobalFoundries has announced it is to enter the 28nm process arena and has taped out a qualification vehicle based on ARM's Cortex-A9 dual processor.02/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27362/IBM-to-ship-worlds-fastest-microprocessor.aspxIBM has released details on the world's fastest computer chip which clocks in at 5.2GHz.02/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27370/New-type-of-logic-device-uses-piezoelectric-effect.aspxResearchers claim to have developed a new class of electronic logic device in which current is switched by an electric field generated by the application of mechanical strain to zinc oxide nanowires.02/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27368/Wireless-power-standard-launched.aspxThe Wireless Power Consortium has launched the Qi 1.0 standard which enables consumer electronic brands and device manufacturers to bring interoperable wireless inductive charging devices to market. The Consortium has also announced the first products certified with Qi.02/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27338/Active-antenna-ic-addresses-rf-ranges-up-to-790MHz.aspxAtmel has announced a new active antenna integrated circuit designed for FM car antennas, car radios and navigation applications. According to Atmel it is the industry's smallest car radio antenna ic and addresses rf ranges up to 790MHz.01/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27335/HP-and-Hynix-collaborate-to-bring-memristor-technology-to-market.aspxHP has announced a joint development agreement with Hynix Semiconductor to develop a new kind of computer memory that will employ memristor technology.01/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27339/Integrated-graphics-microprocessors-take-over-notebook-pc-market.aspxFour out of five notebook pcs shipped worldwide in 2014 will employ graphics enabled microprocessors, up from about one out of three in 2010, according to semiconductor industry market research firm iSuppli. The analyst believes this will occur as a result of computer makers seeking to offer smaller and more innovative products.01/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27355/TI-completes-acquisition-of-Spansion-Japan-wafer-fab-facility.aspxTexas Instruments has completed its acquisition of two wafer fabs and equipment in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan. The factory, which will increase the company's production capacity, was previously operated by Spansion Japan.01/09/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27315/Glasgow-spin-out-tackles-variability-in-next-generation-chip-design.aspxA spin out company from Glasgow University hopes that it can help in the design of next generation chips. According to Gold Standard Simulations (GSS), it will help designers to model how circuits built from variable and unreliable nanoscale transistors are likely to perform. The company was created by Professor Asen Asenov, pictured, a leading device modelling expert. He said: "GSS is offering a world leading simulation service to chip developers and manufacturers. The University of Glasgow is at the forefront of this technology."31/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27314/Intel-buys-Infineons-wireless-business-for-14bn.aspxIntel is to buy Infineon's Wireless Solutions business in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4billion. The Wireless Solutions business (WSL), which provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, will be run as a standalone business. Both companies describe the deal as 'strategic'. For Intel, the acquisition will contribute to its strategy to make connected computing ubiquitous from smartphones to laptops to embedded computing. Infineon, meanwhile, will now focus on its core businesses. "We can now fully concentrate our resources towards strong growth in our core segments: Automotive, Industrial and Multimarket; and Chip Card and Security," said Infineon's ceo Peter Bauer. "We all stand to benefit enormously from this deal." Paul Otellini, Intel's president and ceo, noted: "The acquisition of Infineon's wireless business strengthens the second pillar of our computing strategy – Internet connectivity – and enables us to offer a portfolio of products that covers the full range of wireless options from Wi-Fi and 3G to WiMAX and LTE."31/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27311/TSB-makes-18million-available-for-innovative-technologies.aspxBusinesses across the UK are being invited to compete for support to develop innovative technologies that could create new growth areas for the UK economy. The Technology Strategy Board has announced a competition in which it is looking to identify and award up to £18million funding in order to keep the UK at the forefront of modern technology and enhance quality of life. The call, which opens on 12 October 2010, is seeking collaborative applications from a range of technology areas where the UK has considerable strengths. 27/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27286/IC-enables-up-to-98-efficient-power-extraction-says-NXP.aspxNXP Semiconductors has announced a low power ic dedicated to performing the maximum power point tracking (mppt) function for applications using solar photovoltaic (PV) cells or fuel cells. 26/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27290/MEMS-motion-sensing-technology-enables-development-of-portable-cpr-rescue-device.aspxA new palm sized cpr device, that measures the rate and depth of chest compressions administered by medical staff, incorporates Analog Devices' mems technology.26/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27247/ST-boosted-by-strong-auto-and-industrial-sales.aspxStrong demand in almost all of the markets it serves has boosted STMicroelectronics' half year revenues to $4.856million, more than 32% higher than the same period in 2009. According to chief executive Carlo Bozotti, sales to automotive and industrial customers led the way, with sales growing by 52% over the same period in 2009. 26/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27261/Turnkey-solution-combines-software-and-hardware-for-real-time-test-applications.aspxMathWorks has launched a real time testing solution for rapid control prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation using Simulink. xPC Target Turnkey is said to combine xPC Target from MathWorks with real time target machines and i/o modules provided by Speedgoat.26/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27219/Broadcom-set-to-surf-the-NFC-wave.aspxDemand for Near Field Communications (NFC) technology has reached a point of inflexion, according to Broadcom vice president Craig Ochikubo, and that is one of the reasons behind the company's recent $47.5million acquisition of Innovision Research and Technology.25/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27217/Educational-platform-lets-students-interact-with-circuits-remotely.aspxNational Instruments has launched a portable instrumentation device that enables students in university engineering courses to experience engineering outside of a lab.25/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27213/Semiconductor-inventories-climb-9-year-on-year.aspxChip suppliers are reporting rising inventory, but the swelling stockpiles do not represent a cause for concern in the industry at present with demand expected to increase during the coming months, according to semiconductor industry analysis firm iSuppli. 25/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27165/Capacitor-shortage-is-bellwether-for-the-industry-says-iSuppli.aspxA surge in demand for consumer electronics products has brought a similar increase in demand for capacitors. But the increase in demand has brought long lead times, rising prices and a shortage of parts, according to market researcher iSuppli.24/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27184/High-speed-ldo-needs-no-output-capacitor.aspxTorex has launched a cmos low drop out (ldo) regulator which it says integrates internal phase compensation circuitry, removing the need for output capacitors and reducing the necessary pcb layout area. 24/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27164/Intel-Nokia-combine-forces-to-research-next-gen-mobile-interfaces.aspxIntel, Nokia and the University of Oulu have announced the establishment of their first joint research centre. According to Intel, one of the first objectives of the Intel and Nokia Joint Innovation Centre is to create new mobile phone user experiences – and could eventually display 3d holograms of the person the user is talking to.24/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27182/MCU-targets-system-management.aspxMaxim Integrated Products has launched a new system management microcontroller which it claims cuts power and cooling costs in enterprise equipment.24/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27157/congatec-first-half-sales-up-61-on-2009.aspxIndustrial computer module specialist, congatec, has reported sales of €18.9million for the first six months of 2010 – a year on year increase of 61.5%.23/08/2010http://www.newelectronics.co.uk/article/27152/Device-drives-most-LEDs-in-the-industry-claims-austriamicrosystems.aspxaustriamicrosystems has launched what it claims to be the most advanced and smallest LED dot matrix driver (channels vs pcb space) on the market.23/08/2010