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Texas Instruments acquires Commergy Technologies for energy-saving power supply innovation

Texas Instruments (TI) Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) today announced that it has acquired Ireland-based Commergy Technologies, Ltd., a power supply reference design provider that specializes in energy efficient and compact architectures.

CISSOID AND TRENDSETTER ELECTRONICS SIGN DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Cissoid, a leader in high temperature semiconductor solutions, and Trendsetter Electronics, a distributor of speciality high temperature, high voltage, ultra-precise electronics components, jointly announce they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the United States of America and Mexico, effective May 1st 2008.

Rob Hill elected to Board of Directors of Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA)

Murata Power Solutions’ Rob Hill has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA). Rob has over 16 years experience in the power industry gained in a number of roles of increasing responsibility.

Alchimer appoints industry veteran Dr. Dan Marx as VP Business Development

Alchimer S.A., the thin films for TSV metallization company, has appointed Dan Marx as Vice President, Business Development. Dr. Marx will help develop Alchimer’s product offering and drive the company’s sales and marketing programs.

Arrow named best performing UK distributor by FCI

Arrow has been named the best performing UK distributor of 2007 by FCI. The award was judged on commercial success, including new design registrations, as well as the working relationship between the two organisations. It caps a number of years where Arrow has been recognised for its contribution to FCI sales.

‘ECOmise it’ - EBV Elektronik publishes the latest edition of its know-how magazine: The Quintessence

EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE:AVT) Company and a leading semiconductor specialist in EMEA devoted the second edition of the magazine ‘The Quintessence’ to the topic of ecodesign.

Premier Farnell Group Announces Live EDGE 2008, its International $100,000 USD Challenge in support of Green Design

Trees planted world-wide to celebrate launch of the this year’s challenge which includes a second category for students

TT electronics forms global integrated manufacturing services division

TT electronics, a global electronics group today announced the formation of its integrated manufacturing services division, uniting the strengths of five electronic manufacturing services businesses strategically located around the world to service its growing worldwide customer base.

European Semiconductor Distribution (DMASS) reports weak first Quarter 2008

EMEA semiconductor distribution sales declined 7.9% in Q1/2008 compared to Q1/2007. Cyclical slowdown reported against record quarter of 2007. Volume demand is still positive. Soft Dollar makes the difference. DMASS welcomes new members Maxim and Anglia.

Tektronix and LitePoint Team Up to Support Latest LTE Standard

LitePoint software running on Tektronix instrument tackles LTE design and troubleshooting

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors names EBV Elektronik, an Avnet company ‘European Distributor of the Year’

“We are extremely proud to receive this award and of the fact that we are now receiving it for the fourth year in a row! These awards are particularly important to us in view of the fact that we have only been working with OSRAM Opto Semiconductors since 2003,” comments Slobodan Puljarevic, President and CEO of EBV Elektronik.

Arrow evolves relationship with Emerson Network Power as both supplier and customer

Symbiotic relationship between one of the world’s largest power supply distributors and a leading global power specialist delivers customer benefits

Massimo Dall’Occo Joins Silica as Vice President, Marketing

Semiconductor specialist distributor Silica, an Avnet (NYSE:AVT) company, has appointed Massimo Dall’Occo to head up its European technical marketing as vice president, Marketing. Dall’Occo reports directly to Miguel Fernandez, president of Silica.

picoChip President and CEO appointed to Global Semiconductor Alliance Board of Directors

picoChip today announced that the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA – formerly the FSA – Fables Semiconductor Association) has appointed Guillaume d’Eyssautier, its President and CEO, to the GSA Board of Directors.

‘ECOmise it’ - EBV Elektronik Launches Comprehensive Environmental Protection Campaign

EBV Elektronik, an Avnet (NYSE:AVT) Company and EMEA’s leading specialist in semiconductor distribution, is facing up to the challenge of global climate change. As part of the large-scale ‘ECOmise it’ campaign, which will be followed soon by further projects, EBV has launched its first event: ‘By Bike to EBV’

Rebound Electronics acquires UK based supply chain management company Delta Impact

Rebound Electronics (UK) Ltd, a leading independent supplier of electronic components, today announced an agreement under which it will acquire Hungerford based Delta Impact Ltd for an undisclosed sum.

TI unveils prize for top analog designs by engineering undergraduates

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today announced establishment of the Engibous Prize, $150,000 in annual awards to the engineering students who design the most innovative electronics systems using analog semiconductors.

Hammond takes equity stake in Taiwan manufacturer Ritec Enclosures and sets up two-way product distribution

Hammond Manufacturing, a leading international manufacturer of moulded, die-cast and metal enclosures for the electronics, electrical and allied industries, has taken a significant equity participation in Ritec Enclosures, an ISO 9001 approved Taiwan-based manufacturer of similar products.

1-Source Electronic Components New P-Squared Program Offers Proficient Procurement of Raw Materials

1-Source Electronic Components, Inc. has announced that its Raw Materials Div. is expanding the reach of the companys P-Squared Program to its clients direct and indirect materials procurement.

electronica 2008 to shed light on (O)LED trends

Technology leaders will present their latest products and solutions at electronica 2008 in Munich from November 11 to 14, 2008