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Man pleads guilty, faces jail time and fines in counterfeit IC case 11/25/2009

Neil Felahy, one of three California family members that were indicted by the United States Attorney’s Office for trafficking counterfeit ICs to the United States Navy, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods and to defraud the United States and to one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods.

iSuppli: 2009 could have been much worse 11/24/2009

2009 will be remembered as one of the worst years in recent history, but as iSuppli reminds, even the worst years have bright spots. This year's shining stars will be Samsung and memory, especially NAND, according to the research house.

Outsourcing to China in question 11/12/2009

A possible electronics-supply-chain shift may be in the works as the challenges of manufacturing in China and the still-recovering global economy have caused jitters among OEMs.

MIIT proposes China ROHS catalog 11/12/2009

The restrictions are expected to come into force 10 months after the adoption of the legislation.

BLE set for surge 11/12/2009

According to ABI Research, manufacturers will ship more than 2.5 billion Bluetooth low-energy chip sets in 2014 in a market that will grow at 78% compound-annual-growth rate between 2009 and 2014.

A design sign of the times: Distributors boost technical support offerings 11/3/2009

Even with an improving economy, the pressure to do more with less continues to transform the electronics design chain. Distributors are answering that call, providing one-stop shops for a variety of components, technologies, and training opportunities.

PC shipments back on the rise 10/15/2009

Two market research companies report Q3 gains in PC shipments, a welcomed sign of continuing recovery in the electronics market for the semiconductor industry.

Three indicted for counterfeit IC sales to US Navy 10/13/2009

Counterfeit ICs falsely bearing markings from the likes of Intel, ADI, and National Semiconductor were allegedly brought into the United States and sold by three family members in California, according to a US Attorney’s Office indictment.

With spotlight on Asia/Pacific, don't forget Americas design 10/8/2009

Specific segments that include defense/aero, medical, security, lighting, and transportation are strong design and electronics supply chain opportunities for the Americas.

European Union, other organizations propose 15 “substances of very high concern” 10/8/2009

The European Chemicals Agency has published proposals to identify chemicals as "Substances of Very High Concern" under the REACH regulation and is currently welcoming comments on these 15 substances.

CPE market sees some bright spots 10/8/2009

In-Stat reports that cable gateways, wireless and VOIP routers, and wireless and VOIP DSL-CPE units continue to grow in a least double digits.

2009 outlook improves, growth expected in 2010 10/1/2009

While revenue began growing on a sequential basis in Q2, encouraging some market watchers to better their 2009 forecasts and some industry players to upgrade their Q3 guidances, sales will not begin to increase on a year-to-year basis until May 2010, iSuppli estimates.

Semiconductor inventories may create 'artificial bump' in Q3 sales, iSuppli reports 9/30/2009

While the market research company is not concerned about shortages, it explains the impact of Q2's reduced inventories on Q3's supply and demand equilibrium and suggests the September quarter will likely see revenue rise 3% more than actual demand would warrant.

Low cost manufacturing in North America: An alternative to Asia 9/29/2009

GUEST OPINION: In comparison to China, Mexico has emerged as a “best cost country” for products destined for the United States and global markets. The reasons are relatively straight forward.

Worst may be over for PC industry 9/25/2009

Remaining cautious, Gartner reports that 2009 worldwide PC shipments will decline much less than previously anticipated. Gartner also reports that unit-wise, 2010 should be a considerably better year for the PC market.

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