Industry News

APT Announces Additional Consolidation

Advanced Power Technology Inc. (APT), a supplier of high performance power semiconductors used in the conditioning and control of electrical power for both switching and RF applications, announced the planned closure of its facility in Montgomeryville, PA. The business management functions and remaining manufacturing activities currently located in Montgomeryville...
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Trilithic Adds Quick Response Team

In response to the high demand for prototype testing, Trilithic Inc. has formed the Quick Response Team™ to provide exceptional delivery on custom filters and RF and microwave components. This team of senior Trilithic engineers and manufacturing associates can in most situations provide a limited quantity (10 pcs or...
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STMicroelectronics Opens R&D Facility in India

STMicroelectronics , a semiconductor manufacturer, inaugurated its new state-of-the-art design and development facility in Greater Noida, India, on Saturday, February 18. The company also announced its plans to invest US$30 M in local operations over the next two years and recruit 300 new engineers by the end of 2006....
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APT and Northrop Grumman Announce Agreement

Advanced Power Technology Inc. (APT), a supplier of high performance power semiconductors, announced that the company has entered into a license agreement with the Electronic Systems' sector of Northrop Grumman Corp. to manufacture next-generation silicon carbide ("SiC") microelectronic devices. This agreement forms an exclusive foundry supplier relationship whereby Northrop...
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IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium

June 4-7, 2006
Miami, FL
The IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium provides a forum for all topics of frequency control, including precision atomic and optical oscillators and clocks, precision timekeeping and time transfer, resonators, sensors and transducers. International leaders gather to present their latest results in the field. The symposium is preceded by a...
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3GSM World Congress Sees Highest Attendance

A new venue and a new city resulted in new record figures for the 3GSM World Congress when the event made the Fira de Barcelona conference and exhibition centre its new home. The four day event—13 February to 16 February—attracted a total audited attendance of 50,000 visitors (including visitors,...
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