• INDI to acquire China-based lithium battery maker (2003-03-31) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Xilinx to ship 300mm-based FPGAs (2003-03-31) [ FPGAs/PLDs ]
• Agilent system to test McData SAN switching equipment (2003-03-31) [ T&M ]
• JDS Uniphase platform adopts NI software (2003-03-31) [ T&M ]
• CRL Opto, Moxtek synergize display technologies (2003-03-31) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]

• Samsung to deploy additional Mattson equipment in DRAM fab (2003-03-31) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• UMC, Silicon7 form strategic partnership (2003-03-31) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Infineon widens scope of SMIC foundry pact (2003-03-31) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Goyatek to provide integration services to ISSI (2003-03-31) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Virage supports Synopsys design platform (2003-03-31) [ EDA/IP ]

• Mitsubishi to retain photonic, RF components in IC unit (2003-03-31) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Aelis Photonics claims optical compensation breakthrough (2003-03-31) [ Processors/DSPs ]
• Intersil op amps target multimedia, industrial apps (2003-03-31) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Maxim VFD controller includes filament drive (2003-03-31) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Altera offers FPGAs in new packages (2003-03-31) [ T&M ]

• Chenjing TCXOs draw <10mA (2003-03-28) [ RF/Microwave ]
• CNEIES photoresistor exhibits 500-kiloohm resistance (2003-03-28) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Hitachi noise suppression sheets are halogen-free (2003-03-28) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Kyocera develops lead-free thermal print heads (2003-03-28) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Wenshou Yinhua patch panel withstands 1kV (2003-03-28) [ Interface ]

• ADI rolls faster Blackfin processors (2003-03-28) [ Processors/DSPs ]
• Datel digital ac ammeters have built-in current transfomers (2003-03-28) [ T&M ]
• TeraChip 160Gbps switch fabric consumes 15W (2003-03-28) [ Networks ]
• Luminent transceivers deliver OC-48 to 80km (2003-03-28) [ Networks ]
• Celerity establishes new manufacturing facility in Ireland (2003-03-28) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]

• Siemens enters supply agreement with Endwave (2003-03-28) [ RF/Microwave ]
• LTC battery charger IC halves charger design size (2003-03-28) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• XPiQ 25W supplies target medical apps (2003-03-28) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• MaXXan adopts Xilinx FPGAs for next-gen switch platform (2003-03-28) [ FPGAs/PLDs ]
• Nokia receives expansion contract from telecom provider in China (2003-03-28) [ Networks ]

• LightRiver receives orders for its latest optical networking product (2003-03-28) [ Networks ]
• Avanex obtains U.S. patent for dispersion technology (2003-03-28) [ Networks ]
• Emcore ships smaller parallel optical modules (2003-03-28) [ Networks ]
• Samsung invests on another 5G TFT-LCD line (2003-03-28) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• NEC, SVA partner to develop display joint venture company (2003-03-28) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]

• SMIC may move in 300mm gear this year (2003-03-28) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Aegis launches thin-films for tunable lasers (2003-03-28) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• ASAT qualifies new leadless plastic package (2003-03-28) [ T&M ]
• Actel offers ProASIC Plus FPGA starter kit (2003-03-28) [ EDA/IP ]
• IC, package co-design proving elusive, techies say (2003-03-28) [ EDA/IP ]

• Synopsys, Chinese Academy of Sciences team-up on SoC lab (2003-03-28) [ EDA/IP ]
• Matsushita becomes licensee of Acticon patents (2003-03-28) [ RF/Microwave ]
• MTS Systems sensors eye mobile systems (2003-03-28) [ Sensors/MEMS ]
• AVX supercapacitors offer 25-milliohm ESR (2003-03-28) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Driver IC powers 22.58cm²-sized EL lamps (2003-03-28) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]

• Zetex boost converter delivers up to 28V output (2003-03-27) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Mideal laser diode modules have 1W output (2003-03-27) [ Networks ]
• NEC rolls PLC-based tunable dispersion modules (2003-03-27) [ Networks ]
• Astron PC Card connector operates to 60°C (2003-03-27) [ Interface ]
• Elpida selects Rambus technology for DRAM products (2003-03-27) [ Memory/Storage ]

• 90nm design flow is seen as a community effort (2003-03-27) [ EDA/IP ]
• Hitachi, LSI Logic to accelerate SAS standard delivery (2003-03-27) [ Embedded ]
• STMicro strengthens smart card expertise with PWI acquisition (2003-03-27) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Optical preform rod production base to set up in Shandong (2003-03-27) [ Networks ]
• LG.Philips LCD ramps up second 5G fab (2003-03-27) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]

• Matsushita restructures South American operations (2003-03-27) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• ARM core to support Conexant home network processors (2003-03-27) [ Networks ]
• WLANs on unique path in China (2003-03-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Azzurri to market Magnetek power product line in Europe (2003-03-27) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• System General to offer latest power chips (2003-03-27) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]

• Fiberhome network systems powered by Agere chip solutions (2003-03-27) [ Networks ]
• Jiakang ceramic filters attenuate 35dB at 12MHz (2003-03-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Maxim ICs construct CVBS video output internally (2003-03-27) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Optical subassembly modules come in JEDEC TO cans (2003-03-27) [ Networks ]
• GPS/mobile combo antennas suit telematics apps (2003-03-27) [ RF/Microwave ]

• ADI PA module employs closed-loop output measurement (2003-03-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Astrodyne small dc/dc converters achieve 50W (2003-03-27) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Ixia rolls 40Gb serial interface modules (2003-03-27) [ T&M ]
• FDK ferrite material boasts high saturation flux density (2003-03-26) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Anritsu glass bead connectors eye 40Gb modulators (2003-03-26) [ Interface ]

• Switronic micro switches last 5 million operations (2003-03-26) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• SEI optical fiber has small minimum-bending radius (2003-03-26) [ Networks ]
• CNEIES LEDs deliver 7cd luminosity (2003-03-26) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• STMico STB SoC offers graphics, security enhancements (2003-03-26) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Surface-mount crystals proportioned for wireless apps (2003-03-26) [ RF/Microwave ]

• Allegro MOSFET driver supports 50V supplies (2003-03-26) [ Sensors/MEMS ]
• Infineon samples 1,310nm VCSEL diode (2003-03-26) [ Networks ]
• Univision OLED display fits mobile phones (2003-03-26) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Automation tool speeds physical-design flow (2003-03-26) [ EDA/IP ]
• RFID IC occupies 0.25mm² footprint (2003-03-26) [ RF/Microwave ]

• Agilent CMOS modules targeted for mobile phones, PDAs (2003-03-26) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• SMIC uses Mentor Graphics' tools in wafer production (2003-03-26) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Airspan signs supply, manufacturing deal in China (2003-03-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Silicon Laboratories expands Asian reach with new offices (2003-03-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Conexant sets Mindspeed free, girds for more layoffs (2003-03-26) [ RF/Microwave ]

• Mitsubishi Electric to form semiconductor division (2003-03-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Green Hills Software to provide Motorola RTOS support (2003-03-26) [ Embedded ]
• Omron completes Keihanna tech center (2003-03-26) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Taiwan joins optical-disk IP fray (2003-03-26) [ Embedded ]
• RedClover, Oki Electric expand alliance to include 10G, 40G (2003-03-26) [ Interface ]

• Fractal opens facility for custom RFID tags (2003-03-26) [ EDA/IP ]
• Fairchild eyes GEM deal for proliferation of MOSFET packs (2003-03-26) [ EDA/IP ]
• JMAR, Collimated Plasma win sensor system contract (2003-03-26) [ Sensors/MEMS ]
• Vishay IR receiver operates down to 2.4V (2003-03-25) [ RF/Microwave ]
• STMicro IGBT boasts low forward-voltage drops (2003-03-25) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]

• PVI SXGA LCD module fits notebook PCs (2003-03-25) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Exceed LED assembly fits piggyback boards (2003-03-25) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Ando spectrum analyzer touts accuracy (2003-03-25) [ T&M ]
• Embedded modem eliminates dedicated crystal oscillator (2003-03-25) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• SMT inductors eye distributed power (2003-03-25) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]

• Micron delivers industry's first 4GB DDR SDRAM DIMM (2003-03-25) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Averant enhances proprietary assertion language (2003-03-25) [ EDA/IP ]
• IMEC, NSC partner on process technology development (2003-03-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Deswell expands molding facility in Dongguan (2003-03-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Telecom Egypt signs Nortel for network solutions (2003-03-25) [ RF/Microwave ]

• Electronic components to achieve double-digit growth in '03 (2003-03-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Sanmina-SCI licenses capacitance technology to Oak-Mitsui (2003-03-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Cost crossover near for 300mm wafers? (2003-03-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• UMD Technology to acquire interconnect supplier assets (2003-03-25) [ Interface ]
• Credence establishes office in China (2003-03-25) [ EDA/IP ]

• SMIC adopts Synopsys design platform for silicon processes (2003-03-25) [ EDA/IP ]
• U.S.-based software company eyes Asian expansion (2003-03-25) [ Embedded ]
• Sun Micro puts up two new tech center labs (2003-03-25) [ Embedded ]
• Cubic to expand U.S. county's smart card system (2003-03-25) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Xuyang SIDACs fit pulse generators, lamp triggers (2003-03-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]

• Display Werks LCD breaks free from VGA cables (2003-03-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• SynQor half-bricks deliver 250W to wireless basestations (2003-03-24) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• CNEIES fiber-optic attenuator suits CATV filter apps (2003-03-24) [ Networks ]
• Hui Yuan IR LEDs provide 40° viewing angle (2003-03-24) [ Networks ]
• Kycon RF-45 jack provides LED indicators (2003-03-24) [ Interface ]

• FuZhou ZhuoYi latest receiver powered by Zarlink demodulator (2003-03-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Deswell expands molding operation in Dongguan (2003-03-24) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Chipcon receives contract from GE Vingmed Ultrasound (2003-03-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• CDT receives grant for LEAP project (2003-03-24) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Samsung deploys KLA-Tencor system for sub-130nm processes (2003-03-24) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]

• U.S., tech industry mull creation of mask consortium (2003-03-24) [ EDA/IP ]
• Oak Technology debugs with LogicVision system (2003-03-24) [ T&M ]
• Zia inks manufacturing agreement with Emcore (2003-03-24) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Cameca probe equipment integrates Cimetrix tool (2003-03-24) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• China Mobile selects 4thpass software to back mobile services (2003-03-24) [ RF/Microwave ]

• PMC receives license from Cellonics technology (2003-03-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Display investment looking up in a down market (2003-03-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Bookham optical transmitter doubles operating distance (2003-03-24) [ Networks ]
• NKK expands line of key lock switches (2003-03-24) [ Interface ]
• AWR tool suite focuses on RF closure (2003-03-24) [ EDA/IP ]

• NSC ships power management ICs for handheld apps (2003-03-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Dainippon PWB laser plotter touts accuracy (2003-03-21) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• BVS offers 802.11a WLAN analysis tool (2003-03-21) [ T&M ]
• Cooled DFB-LD module offered in Mini-DIL package (2003-03-21) [ Networks ]
• RiTdisplay OLED panel operates to 70°C (2003-03-21) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]

• Kowin image sensor consumes 100mW (2003-03-21) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Osram SMT LED matches light intensity of six LEDs (2003-03-21) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Infineon rolls 512Mb Mobile-RAM device (2003-03-21) [ Memory/Storage ]
• ON Semi power MOSFETs offer high figure-of-merit (2003-03-21) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• IEC procures funds from sale of facility (2003-03-21) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]

• Credence, inTEST sign supplier agreement (2003-03-21) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Intermec computer to integrate Siemens wireless modules (2003-03-21) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Intersil WLAN chip drives Eazix wireless products (2003-03-21) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Huawei, 3Com form networking joint venture (2003-03-21) [ T&M ]
• Optillion obtains ISO 9001:2000 compliance (2003-03-21) [ Networks ]

• Broadcom security processor operates up to 80Mbps (2003-03-21) [ Embedded ]
• Hitachi enters software alliance with Codehost (2003-03-21) [ Embedded ]
• Phone cameras seen outselling digital still cameras (2003-03-21) [ Sensors/MEMS ]
• SanDisk rolls 2Gb NAND Flash memory (2003-03-21) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Winbond lends Flash memory process NexFlash (2003-03-21) [ Memory/Storage ]

• Xilinx DSP tool reduces simulation times (2003-03-21) [ EDA/IP ]
• Entegris commences latest WRC volume production (2003-03-21) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Eternal Chemical purchases Shipley's dry film photoresist business (2003-03-21) [ EDA/IP ]
• Zarlink TDM switch targets voice systems (2003-03-21) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• AKM DAC supports SACD DSD, DVD-Audio formats (2003-03-21) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]

• Arrow, Velio form strategic alliance (2003-03-21) [ Interface ]