DigiKey adds more than 40,000 new stocking parts in 3Q23
November 06, 2023
DigiKey has expanded its portfolio in the third quarter of 2023 by adding more than 40,000 new stocking parts including 19,000 newly introduced products across its core business.
Crocus is now in the hands of Allegro Microsystems
November 02, 2023
Allegro Microsystems has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Crocus Technology, specialised in advanced TMR sensor technology, for $420 million in cash.
BMW turns to Allegro for traction inverters
October 18, 2023
BMW Group has selected Allegro MicroSystems as the sole Current Sensor IC supplier for BMW Group’s traction inverter systems used across the company’s entire fleet of battery-electric vehicles.
Allegro MicroSystems to acquire Crocus Technology
August 10, 2023
Allegro MicroSystems has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Crocus Technology for USD 420 million in cash as the company looks to accelerate innovation in TMR sensing technology.
Polar Semiconductor to expand fabrication facility
January 27, 2023
Allegro MicroSystems says that Polar Semiconductor, a company jointly-owned by Allegro and Sanken Electric, and one of Allegro’s primary suppliers of 200-millimeter wafers, is expected to receive a USD 150 million equity investment to expand its Bloomington, Minnesota fab.
Allegro MicroSystems opens new R&D centre
January 26, 2023
Allegro MicroSystems plans to open a new US-based office located in Richardson, Texas.
Five ways manufacturers prepare for recession
January 25, 2023
The electronic component industry has grown accustomed to a period of heightened demand as shortages have plagued supply and driven up pricing. Now that inflation and the global economic downturn have begun to impact consumer behavior, the market is experiencing declines across numerous verticals. The changes in forecasts for the remainder of the year and predictions for Q1 of 2023 are pushing semiconductor manufacturers to brace for recession.
Mouser adds 35+ new manufacturer brands to its line card
September 23, 2022
Mouser Electronics continues to expand its line card by adding 36 new manufacturers through the end of August 2022.
Allegro MicroSystems as first Chief Technology Officer
September 05, 2022
Allegro MicroSystems says that its Senior Vice President, Technology and Products, Mike Doogue, has been appointed as Allegro’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Allegro completes acquisition of Heyday Integrated Circuits
September 02, 2022
Allegro MicroSystems has completed its previously-announced acquisition of Heyday Integrated Circuits (Heyday).
Allegro MicroSystems to acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits
June 02, 2022
Sensing and power semiconductor solutions provider Allegro MicroSystems announces the entry into an agreement to acquire Heyday Integrated Circuits, specialising in compact, fully-integrated isolated gate drivers that enable energy conversion in high-voltage gallium nitride and silicon carbide wide-bandgap semiconductor designs.
Allegro MicroSystems' CEO to retire – successor already appointed
May 10, 2022
Allegro MicroSystems' President and CEO, Ravi Vig, is retiring. Mr. Vig, will retire, effective June 13, 2022, from his roles as President, CEO and a member of the board of directors, which he has held since 2016.
Allegro has shipped three billion motor driver IC's
May 06, 2022
Allegro MicroSystems says it reached a major milestone as the company has shipped its three billionth motor driver integrated circuit (IC), underpinning the strength of its motion control business.
Allegro MicroSystems appoints new Chief Financial Officer
January 12, 2022
Allegro MicroSystems' Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Paul Walsh, will be retiring.
Allegro MicroSystems finalises the sale Thailand facility
August 04, 2021
Sensing and power semiconductor technology specialist, Allegro MicroSystems, says that it has finalised the sale of its manufacturing facility in Thailand (AMTC” to Innolight Technology.
Semiconductor company sells Thai manufacturing facility
March 05, 2021
Sensing and power semiconductor specialist, Allegro MicroSystems, says it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its manufacturing facility in Thailand (AMTC) to an undisclosed third party.
Allegro MicroSystems sets terms for $325 IPO
October 26, 2020
Allegro MicroSystems, a fabless chip company focusing on sensing and power technology, has commenced a proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
Allegro MicroSystems acquires Voxtel
September 01, 2020
Sensing and power semiconductor technology company, Allegro MicroSystems, is acquiring Voxtel, Inc, a privately held company specialising in advanced photonic and 3D imaging technology including long-range, eye-safe LiDAR.
Allegro MicroSystems sets up R&D centre in Czech Republic
August 15, 2018
Supplier of high-performance power and sensor semiconductor ICs, Allegro MicroSystems, announces that the company has established a new R&D centre in the Czech Republic.
Allegro and UMC sign long-term foundry agreement
August 10, 2018
Allegro MicroSystems and semiconductor foundry, United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), have signed a long-term agreement for UMC to continue as Allegro's primary foundry wafer manufacturer.
Premier Farnell makes major investment in inventory
May 21, 2018
Over the past 12 months, the company has invested almost USD 100M in additional inventory, from USD 350M in stock a year ago to $444M today
1 MHz bandwidth current sensor ICs with 3600 VRMS isolation
December 27, 2017
Allegro MicroSystems Europe has added a new generation of high bandwidth current sensor ICs to their existing family of devices.
Automotive Semi-Market: Heading for USD 30 billion?
October 19, 2015
In 2014, the global automotive semiconductor market size approximated USD28 billion, up 7.3% from 2013. It is predicted that in 2015 the market size will amount to USD29.6 billion, up 5.7% from a year earlier, and that by 2016 the growth rate will continue to decline, to only 3.7%.
GaN Systems new Product Line Management
August 18, 2015
GaN Systems Inc., a developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, has appointed Peter Di Maso as Director, Product Line Management.
Current sensor IC combines low noise, high precision and digital output
March 05, 2014
The new ACS764 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a low-noise precision digital current sensor IC targeted at server, telecom, and power monitoring IC applications at up to 100 V within the industrial, consumer and computer markets.
LPKF upgrades Shanghai Application Center
February 26, 2014
A new laser system expands the abilities of the LPKF Application Center in Shanghai, China. Since December 2013 it is equipped with a brand new LPKF Presto laser scriber.
Allegro Microsystems: Miniature linear Hall-effect sensor IC
January 29, 2014
The new A1304 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is a linear Hall-effect sensor IC specifically designed for applications that require medium accuracy in a very small package.
Automotive sector keeps magnetic sensors market ticking
October 17, 2013
Semiconductor magnetic sensors are on track to attain 7 percent revenue growth this year, thanks to widespread adoption in the automotive sector, according to a new report from IHS.
Allegro Microsystems: Single LNB regulator IC
September 17, 2013
The new A8304 from Allegro MicroSystems Europe is the latest member of a family of single low-noise block regulator (LNBR) ICs for satellite receiver applications.
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