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Semiconductor demand forecast trimmed as China’s electronic growth slows

China’s slowing electronic industry growth is leading to reduced demand for semiconductors, prompting iSuppli Corp to trim its revenue forecast for chips sold in China in 2006.

Safety critical real time operating system supports Pentium processor

LynuxWorks has developed the first commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Linux safety critical real time operating system (RTOS) that supports the Pentium processor.

25 years of VME technology

October 2006 saw the 25th anniversary of VME as the most pervasive electronics technology in history, and the VME community is extending its standards with a wide range of capabilities.

Biometrics for consumer devices

The launch of innovative and affordable biometrically-enabled products that enhance the convenience and security of consumer electronic devices is set to embrace the marketplace in a significant manner

Broadcasters now facing change

The debate between flexibility and cost is always a changing one, and broadcast equipment makers are facing a change in the way they put systems together as system on chip solutions are starting to displace the FPGA makers

High end family of FPGAs

Altera has launched its high end Stratix III family of FPGAs, taking a slightly different route to competitor Xilinx.

Increasing product value – for the beginning, middle and end

Which of the following would you like for your company? More of the same – frequent minor product modifications, customers switching to ‘me-too’ products from competitors in low-cost countries, customers buying services from third parties? Or innovative new products so far ahead of competitors’ products that they do not really have any competition?

Pressure sensors with signal conditioning

Sensortechnics is introducing new miniature HCLA pressure sensors that include signal conditioning; customised versions also available

Femtocell companies aim to provide cellular basestations in the home

A new generation of mobile phone equipment is being developed that could see a cellular basestation in every household.

V-o-i-p spells opportunity

With the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) market expected to experience a strong expansion through the remainder of the decade, this segment has become a key growth driver for telecom equipment suppliers

World pump sales to hit $38bn in 2011

Municipal wastewater will be the largest application segment followed by drinking water; refineries will be third and power will rank fourth

New models of configurable power supplies

Lambda is adding two new models to its compact 1U high NV-Power range of configurable power supplies with ratings from 300-960W

Single-point weighing cells cost less

RDP's latest single-point weighing cells will appeal to volume manufacturers that require low-cost, high-accuracy weighing components

Touch computers for harsh environments

Axiomtek is introducing the GOT-3108T and GOT-3128T fanless touchpanel computers with Nema 4X-complaint stainless front bezels

Mini sensors measure multiple parameters

Vishay Intertechnology's hybrid sensors measure force, displacement, pressure and acceleration, plus they are easy to install

Semiconductors to hit growth high point

Worldwide semiconductor revenue will expand to $285.8 billion in 2007, a 10.6 per cent rise from $258.5 billion in 2006

Chip makers target sound systems

Digital Sound Projector is a single speaker enclosure containing speakers that simultaneously produce multiple beams of sound

Low-noise hydraulic pump promises durability

The RKP-II second-generation radial piston pump offers a combination of low noise, durability, efficiency and long service life

Energy curing technology

Ultraviolet light and electron beam curable systems are no longer restricted to graphic arts and wood coatings

‘Keyhole’ technique for gas pipe repair

UK utility company National Grid demonstrates new technology from its US Gas Operations which could minimise disruption

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