Flat-panel TVs are selling in the US at to their lowest prices in eight months.
Continue reading Flat panel TV prices slip in US.
December 2011 Archives
Despite interest in the use of PLC (OFDM) communication modules in smart electricity meters, IMS Research predicts that revenues from the sale of such meters will make up less than 4% of advanced electricity meter revenues in 2016.
Continue reading Which powerline comms technology will take-off? .
Alan Jermyn, v-p European marketing at Avnet Abacus believes that true customer demand and EU legislation will dictate sales growth in the market next year, despite all that has happened in the global economy.
Continue reading It's certainly been a year of two halves!.
Premier Farnell has launched a TV channel on its element14 online community website.
Continue reading Element14 puts Arduino tutorials on TV.
I invited David Zelkha, managing director at Luso Electronics to outline what he sees as a major opportunity, despite market uncertainty, for distributors to deliver specialisation.
"2011 has been a highly significant year which saw the launch of a specialist distribution arm to our business," says Zelkha.
Continue reading Sometimes the moment is just right.
Despite the economic storms from a potential breakup of the Eurozone on the horizon, the government continues to announce funding initiatives aimed at kick-starting the technology sector in this country.
Continue reading Euro numbers may be bad, but fundamentals are strong.
The government has found some much needed money to support the UK's small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
The £75m ear-marked for SMEs is part of a number of government handouts which it hopes will encourage business "innovation".
Continue reading The government finds cash for SMEs, but no new ideas.
Anglia Components has been recognised by Murata as distributor of the year in the UK and Ireland.
From L-R: Dave Whiteley - Distribution Manager, Murata. Kerry Higham - Product Marketing Manager, Anglia. Gary Miller - Key Account Manager Distribution, Murata. Glenn Palmer - Managing Director, Murata. Graham Bridger - Marketing Director, Anglia
Continue reading Murata names Anglia No.1 in UK and Ireland.
Semiconductor magnetic sensors will see their market expand by nearly 40% in 2012 due to their use in the automotive sector, according to a MEMS & Sensors special report on magnetic sensors from analyst IHS.
"While the average motorist isn't aware of this, each time he drives a car, he can make use of as many as 100 small motors, performing tasks ranging from enabling the power steering, to actuating the fans in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system," said Richard Dixon, senior analyst for MEMS & sensors at IHS.
Continue reading Chip sensor sales drive in automotive.
