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Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

Semiconductor Mergers and Acquisitions in 2015….So Far

A look at some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the semiconductor industry.


News Aug 15, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
High Temperature Sensors Take the Heat

High Temperature Sensors Take the Heat

The TDK Corporation has unveiled a new sensor element that can measure temperatures up to 1202°F (650° C), combining high precision with high endurance.


News Jul 23, 2015 by Jennifer A. Diffley
Industry’s First NFC Sensor Transponder

Industry’s First NFC Sensor Transponder

Texas Instruments (TI) released today the industry’s first Near Field Communication (NFC) sensor transponder family. The RF430RL25xH system-on-chip (SoC) device is equipped with a fully programmable low power microcontroller (MCU), non-volatile FRAM, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and supports an ISO 15693-compliant NFC interface as well as Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Inter Integrated Circuit (I2C). The high frequency13.56-MHz sensor transponder can operate on full passive (battery-less) or semi-active modes for optimal battery life in portable and wireless sensing applications.


News Apr 06, 2015 by Tim Youngblood