Analysis
Semiconductor acquisitions regain momentum in 2019
After slowing in the past couple years, semiconductor merger and acquisition activity strengthened in the first eight months of 2019 with the combined value of about 20 M&A agreement announcements reaching $28.0bn for the purchase of chip companies, business units, product lines, intellectual property (IP), and wafer fabs between January and the end of August.
Norwegian schools receive micro:bit boost
As exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the BBC micro:bit, Farnell is working with governments, re-sellers and strategic partnerships to support product-led educational initiatives globally. Programmes supported by Farnell aim to create fun and interactive learning environments for students to develop an understanding of electronics at a young age, and build a pathway into a range of engineering and technology-driven careers.
IoT survey seeks engineers views and insights
Farnell has launched its second, annual IoT Survey. The survey is an opportunity for engineers designing IoT and IIoT projects to give latest insights on the market and help shape the product range and technical resources offered by Farnell to support this continually expanding and diversifying technology.
Top 5 environmental innovations to watch out for
In the build up to World Car-Free Day, we take a look at some key environmentally friendly technologies that will make an impact on the world of tomorrow. World Car-Free Day will take place on Sunday 22nd September and encourages motorists to give up their cars for a day, a further indication that humanity is now more aware of its impact on the planet than ever before.
Spotlight shines on Japan as the Rugby World Cup nears kick-off
Signify is playing a key role in the build up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, after installing LED lighting in Kobe Misaki stadium, Japan, one of the stadiums being used for the tournament which takes place from 20th September 20 to 2nd November.
Cleanroom contract rockets WHP into space
The extension of a satellite manufacturing centre that supports the UK space industry will be boosted by investment in new cleanroom technology provided by WHP. The contract will see WHP design and build a 440m2 cleanroom facility at the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC) on the Harwell Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire, where it will accommodate seven satellite production and assembly areas.
Linear regulator to double battery life in industrial electronics
Texas Instruments has introduced an ultra-low-power Low-Dropout (LDO) linear voltage regulator with the lowest quiescent current (IQ) of sub-25nA - one-tenth that of competing ultra-small devices. The new regulator features low IQ control at light loads even in dropout conditions, allowing engineers to at least double the battery life of their applications. In addition, it provides transient response for faster wake-up, improving application...
In choppy market, industry seeks calmer waters in 2020
Trying to read the runes of the semiconductor market is no easy task right now. Malcolm Penn, CEO of research company Future Horizons isn’t shirking the challenge. Despite a rocky 2019, Penn emphasises the industry fundamentals are fine, which should speed recovery once economic confidence returns.
Eco-friendly oilfield chemicals bring increased application
Frost & Sullivan’s latest analysis of the global oilfield chemical market reveals that the development of innovative, advanced oilfield chemicals that have superior performance characteristics and are eco-friendly have paved the way for increased application use, premium prices, and market growth.
Avionics server installed in hundreds of aircraft
Kontron has announced that the continued success of its ACE Flight 4608 high-performance avionics server is demonstrated by installations on more than 300 aircraft globally including Europe, North America, Southeast Asia and China. The high adoption from avionics integrators on commercial airlines worldwide is attributed to the advanced capabilities of this highly-integrated and open application-ready platform.