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MIT researchers have demonstrated the first laser built from germanium that can emit wavelengths of light useful for optical communications Lasers move data the lighter way
MIT researchers have demonstrated the first laser built from germanium that can emit wavelengths of light useful for optical communications.
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World's first millimetre-wave wireless intra-connection
Sony has announced the development of millimetre-wave wireless intra-connection technology that uses high-speed wireless data transfer inside electronic products such as television setsSony has announced the development of millimetre-wave wireless intra-connection technology that uses high-speed wireless data transfer inside electronic products such as television sets.
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Elcoteq say 'yes' to Next
Sukhvinder Kumar, (General Manager of Elcoteq Electronics India Pvt. Ltd.)Elcoteq SE will introduce its electronics manufacturing services at Electronics Next India 2010, due to be held later this month.
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“Things are looking up”
iSuppli’s forecast of global electronics contract manufacturing revenueAlthough the global electronics contract manufacturing industry is set to return to growth in 2010 after a painful 2009, the market still faces major uncertainties this year, according to iSuppli.
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Microlease makes the list

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Digi-Key and Avago expand partnership

New executive team announced following merger

Philips reduces stake

ACW to open US manufacturing facility

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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Corelis ScanExpress boundary-scan toolset has been installed at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory selects Corelis
Corelis ScanExpress boundary-scan toolset has been installed at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory for use in the Reconfigurable Cluster Element (RCE) initiative, led by Mike Huffer and supported by Information Systems Specialist, Chris O’Grady.
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JARGON BUSTER
Incomplete solder coverage on the top surface of a board Incomplete solder coverage
Solder coverage relates to the ability for solder to wet successfully across the pad surface, and decreased coverage is often highlighted when an alterative surface finish is used on the pads of the printed board.
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Faster prototyping with fewer frustrations
Paste is applied without the need for stencils A new MY500 solder-jet printer from MyData is helping Thales to meet its requirements for rapid prototype production and achieve first–time right soldering on boards that incorporate difficult components.
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Central issues at a critical time
Ruth Porter Debates about how best to ensure that British industry is competitive are taking on increasing importance as we near a general election.
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Altium adds the Altera Cyclone III device to its NanoBoard 3000 range of radical FPGA-based development boards Altium adds the Altera Cyclone III device to its NanoBoard 3000 range of radical FPGA-based development boards.
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Support for .wav analysis
Audio Precision has just introduced custom reports, .wav file analysis, and Dolby TrueHD support as part of the latest software update for APx audio analysers, APx500 v2.5 Audio Precision has just introduced custom reports, .wav file analysis, and Dolby TrueHD support as part of the latest software update for APx audio analysers, APx500 v2.5.
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