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Microchip President and CEO Steve Sanghi to Provide Entrepreneurs Real World Insight at TiE Arizona's Global Thought Leader Lecture
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 16, 12:52PM CDT
Taking the helm at Microchip Technology at a time when the company was faced with a challenging business environment, now-President and CEO Steve Sanghi grew, shaped and led the company to become a sector giant in the lucrative market for microcontrollers and analog semiconductors. For its second annual Entrepreneur Global Thought Leader Lecture, TiE Arizona today announced that Sanghi will share his thoughts and perspectives with attendees about entrepreneurship in a global economy. At the inaugural event in 2013, former CEO and Chairman of Intel, Dr. Craig Barrett spoke to a room filled with C-level executives, entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders and students.
Registration Opens for Microchip's 18th Annual Worldwide MASTERs Conference; Premiere Technical Training Event for Embedded-Control Engineers
Business Wire - Wed Apr 16, 9:21AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. [NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced it is accepting registrations for its 18th annual Worldwide MASTERs Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Main Conference taking place from August 20-23, and a Pre-Conference on August 18-19, 2014.
Global Gesture Recognition & Touch-Less Sensing Market 2013-2020 - Technology, Product & Application Analysis
M2 - Tue Apr 15, 5:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wz56zp/gesture) has announced the addition of the "Gesture Recognition & Touch-Less Sensing Market by Technology, Product, Application & Geography - Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The gesture recognition market is expected to reach $11.03 billion in 2020 from $322.30 million in 2012 at a CAGR of 42.89% from 2013 to 2020. Global Gesture Recognition & Touch-Less Sensing Market to Grow Exponentially. Touch-less sensing applications have been around for a while, but the companies were unable to leverage this technology due to various reasons such as the sensor size, power requirements, and cost of the products. One of these technologies introduced in the market; i.e. touch-less sanitary ware helped in maintaining high levels of hygiene. The washrooms equipped with such equipment are called as intelligent washrooms. The need for this equipment is a trigger from the customers' need as well as the companies trying to differentiate themselves from the others in the same market. The demand for touch-less biometrics is on the rise owing to the accuracy on the part of the system. The contact-less biometric solutions are more hygienic as compared to the touch-based biometric systems. The touch-less sensing market is expected to reach $11.0 billion by the end of 2020 at a CAGR of 24.03%. The key players in the touch-less sanitary equipment market are iTouchless (U.S.), and Simplehuman LLC (U.S.). The key players in touch-less biometric solutions include: TST Biometrics (Germany), Touch-less Biometric Systems (Germany), and IrisGuard (Switzerland). Gesture recognition is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way humans interact with machines; not only in gaming and automotive applications but also in day-to-day activities on the home front. Standalone devices like LeapMotion, MYO, and others will spread the awareness of this new revolutionary human machine interaction technology. In this applications, consumer electronics will gain popularity first, and then slowly automotive, automation, healthcare and others will embrace gesture recognition. Key Take Aways of the Report - The total touch-less sanitary equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of above 33% from 2013 to 2020. - APAC is the fastest growing region for touch-less Biometric Market; followed by the EMEA region. - For face recognition, the government applications will dominate the market for the next seven years. - Currently, consumer electronics application contributes to more than 99% of the global gesture recognition market. - The factors such as evolving technology and increasing adoption by OEMs are rapidly changingthe market ecosystem. - 2D camera based technology is expected to dominate the smartphones market for the next seven years. Emerging technologies like ultrasonic, infrared, capacitive/electric near field and 3D technologies shall witness a significant increase in their shipments. - Healthcare application is expected to emerge as a significant market for gesture recognition technologies over the next seven years. - The automotive application for gesture recognition is expected to be commercialized by 2015. - Porter's analysis in detail, value chain analysis along with technology & market roadmaps, and evolution of each of the markets is given. - Detailed segmentation of global touch-less sensing and gesture recognition market by technology and products with a focus on markets of high growth and emerging technologies. - The future of each type of gesture recognition technology and industry from both - technical and market-oriented perspectives with techno-market oriented roadmaps. - Asia-Pacific Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market (2013 - 2018): Technology (2D, 3D, Ultrasonic, IR, Capacitive); Product (Biometric, Sanitary); Application (Healthcare, Electronics, Automotive); Country (India, China, Japan, South Korea) Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Cover-Page Interview - Market Overview - Touch-Less Sensing Market - Gesture Recognition Market - Market By Geography - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - Cognitec Systems Gmbh - Cognivue Corporation - Cross Match Technologies - Elliptic Labs - Espros Photonics Corporation - Eyesight Tech - Gestsure Technologies - Irisguard, Inc. - Microchip Technology Inc. - Microsoft Corporation - Morphotrak - Movea Sa - Omek Interactive - Pebbles Limited - Pmd Technologies Gmbh - Pointgrab Limited - Primesense Limited - Pyreos Limited - Qualcomm, Inc. - Softkinetic - Thalmic Labs Inc. - XYY Interactive Technologies, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wz56zp/gesture
Microchip Technology Shares Up 24.1% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 14, 4:51PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 12 months, Microchip Technology has returned 24.05% as of today's recent price of $46.60.
Microchip Unveils 4Kb Serial Presence Detect EEPROM for DDR4 SDRAM Modules
Business Wire - Mon Apr 14, 7:00AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today introduced a new 4Kb I(2)C(TM) Serial Presence Detect (SPD) EEPROM device--the 34AA04. This device is specifically designed to work with the next generation of Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) SDRAM modules used in high-speed PCs and laptops, while also supporting older DDR2/3 platforms.
Research and Markets: Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating
Business Wire - Wed Apr 09, 6:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qjzqrl/global_energy) has announced the addition of the "Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating" report to their offering.
Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 09, 5:08AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9jcpw2/global_energy) has announced the addition of the "Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating" report to their offering. The Global Energy Harvesting Devices market will grow at a CAGR of 17% over the period 2013-2018. One of the major trends in this market is the increasing need to reduce carbon emissions. The most significant way of combatting this is by reducing greenhouse gases through use of the energy harvesting method. Green energy generation is a method where renewable sources such as the sun, wind, air, and water are harnessed to generate energy; this in turn helps to reduce carbon emissions. All the energy harvesting devices use natural resources to produce electrical energy. For instance, solar energy is an abundantly available resource in almost all regions and hence can be relied upon. Therefore, the increasing need to reduce carbon emissions will increase the usage of energy harvesting devices during the forecast period. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the increasing government support for energy harvesting devices. The demand for energy is increasing rapidly, as is the need for energy conservation. Hence, various governments across the globe are increasing their investments and incentives to propel the growth of this market. The Global Energy Harvesting Devices market can be divided into five segments: - Consumer Electronics - Military and Aerospace - Bicycle Dynamo - Wristwatches - Others Key Vendors - Linear Technology Corp. - Lord Corp. - Microchip Technology Inc. - Perpetuum Ltd. - Texas Instruments Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Technology - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9j...bal_energy
Motor Driver from Microchip is Automotive AEC-Q100 Qualified, Highly Integrated and Compact; Provides High Performance and High Current
Business Wire - Tue Apr 08, 7:01AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the MCP8063--a highly integrated, cost-effective, automotive AEC-Q100-qualified motor driver that delivers superior performance in a small, 8-pin, 4x4 mm DFN package. It is also the world's first to combine all of those features with 1.5A peak phase current for the 180-degree sinusoidal drive of a variety of three-phase brushless DC motor and fan applications. This integration reduces cost and PCB area, and the high sinusoidal-drive performance provides high efficiency, low acoustic noise and low mechanical vibration for energy savings and quiet operation. Additionally, the MCP8063 includes safety features such as thermal shutdown, over-current limiting and lock-up protection.
Microchip Technology Up 25.7% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 07, 11:05AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 11 months, Microchip Technology has returned 25.68% as of today's recent price of $47.21.
Microchip Completes Supertex Acquisition - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 02, 5:55PM CDT
Microchip recently completed the acquisition of Supertex for a cash consideration of $33 per share.
Microchip Technology and Supertex Announce the Completion of the Acquisition of Supertex by Microchip Technology
Business Wire - Tue Apr 01, 3:40PM CDT
Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP) ("Microchip"
and Supertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPX) ("Supertex" today announced that Microchip has completed its previously announced acquisition of Supertex following approval of the transaction by Supertex shareholders at Supertex's special meeting of shareholders held today.
Microchip Technology Has Returned 26.6% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 31, 9:44AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 11 months, Microchip Technology has returned 26.58% as of today's recent price of $47.55.
Microchip Introduces Cost-Effective 8-bit PIC(R) Microcontroller Family With Intelligent Analog and Core Independent Peripherals
Business Wire - Mon Mar 31, 7:01AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced from EE Live! and the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose the PIC16(L)F170X and PIC16(L)F171X family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), which combine a rich set of intelligent analog and core independent peripherals, along with cost-effective pricing and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology. Available in 14-, 20-, 28-, and 40/44-pin packages, the 11-member PIC16F170X/171X family of MCUs integrates two Op Amps to drive analog control loops, sensor amplification and basic signal conditioning, while reducing system cost and board space. These new devices also offer built-in Zero Cross Detect (ZCD) to simplify TRIAC control and minimize the EMI caused by switching transients. Additionally, these are the first PIC16 MCUs with Peripheral Pin Select, a pin-mapping feature that gives designers the flexibility to designate the pinout of many peripheral functions. The PIC16F170X/171X are general-purpose MCUs that are ideal for a broad range of applications, such as consumer (home appliances, power tools, electric razors), portable medical (blood-pressure meters, blood-glucose meters, pedometers), LED lighting, battery charging, power supplies and motor control.
Global Power Line Communication Market 2014-2018: PLC Improves the Management of the Utilities as it Eliminates Manual Meter Reading and Introduces Other Benefits
M2 - Thu Mar 27, 11:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lp3m3j/global_power_line) has announced the addition of the "Global Power Line Communication Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Power Line Communication market to grow at a CAGR of 19.5 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing connection with smart grids. The Global Power Line Communication market has also been witnessing improved utility management. However, the limited product differentiation could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Alcatel-Lucent S.A., Broadcom Corp., Marvell Technology Group Ltd., and Texas Instruments Inc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are ABB, Alliander N.V., Amperion, Inc., Ariane Controls, Inc., Atmel Corp., Billion Electric Co. Ltd, Cypress Semiconductor Corp., D-link System Inc., Echelon Corp., Fujitsu Semiconductor Ltd, Lantiq Deutschland GmbH, Maven Systems Pvt. Ltd., Maxim Integrated Product Inc., Microchip Technology, Inc., NXP Semiconductor NV, Power Plus Communications AG, Powercom Co. Ltd., Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., Semitech Semiconductor Pte Ltd, Sigma Designs, Inc., ST&T Corp., STMicroelectronics N.V, Tp-link Technologies Co. Ltd, and Yitran Communications Ltd. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: the Global PLC market is expected to grow moderately during the forecast period because of the presence of certain new and emerging trends. One of the major trends in the market is that PLC improves utility management. Certain power utilities have entered into contracts to lease smart grid communications network services to various companies or to other service providers." For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lp...power_line About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Essex Property Set to Join S&P 500; Cliff Natural Resources, FEI to Join S&P MidCap 400; Fabrinet, Albany Molecular Research to Join S&P SmallCap 600
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 26, 5:10PM CDT
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices after the close of trading on Tuesday, April 1:
Microchip Announces Industry's Lowest Power Projected-Capacitive Touch Controllers
Business Wire - Wed Mar 26, 7:01AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a new family of projected-capacitive touch controllers--the MTCH6102 with industry-leading low-power performance. These turnkey projected-capacitive controllers make it easy for designers to add contemporary touch and gesture interface designs to cost-sensitive applications.
Semiconductors Are Leading the Market
at The Street - Tue Mar 25, 10:15AM CDT
AMD, Avago, KLA-Tencor, Skyworks, Taiwan Semi and Xilinx are leading semiconductor stocks and the market higher.
26.8% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Microchip Technology Call (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 24, 9:20AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 11 months, Microchip Technology has returned 26.77% as of today's recent price of $47.62.
Global Microcontroller Market 2014-2018: Declining Price of High-End Microcontrollers Expected to Augur Well for the Growth of the Market over Next Few Years
M2 - Fri Mar 21, 10:28AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ks6bb7/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Microcontroller Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Microcontroller market to grow at a CAGR of 6.09 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market's growth is increased adoption in the Automotive segment, driven by a rise in production of hybrid and electric vehicles, where power management is a key concern. Growth in this market is also expected to be fueled by declining price of microcontrollers, which is likely to increase their adoption in the market. However, the long development cycle of microcontrollers could pose a challenge to the market's growth. Key vendors dominating this space include Atmel Corp., Freescale Semiconductor Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, and Renesas Electronics Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Fujitsu Ltd., Microchip Technology Inc., NXP Semiconductors NV, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, STMicroelectronics NV, and Texas Instruments Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: One of the major trends observed in the market is the declining price of microcontrollers. The cost of high-end microcontrollers such as 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers is expected to decline during the forecast period, leading to their increased adoption. These microcontrollers are mainly used in power management applications as they reduce the power usage of equipment used in many industries. These factors are expected to increase the demand for microcontrollers during the forecast period. According to the report, the growth of the Global Microcontroller market is driven by several factors and their increased application in the Automotive segment is one of the major factors. The rise in the production of hybrid and electric vehicles, where power management is a key concern, is resulting in the increased adoption of microcontrollers in the Automotive segment. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ks6bb7/global About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Americas Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market Forecasts & Opportunities, 2018
M2 - Fri Mar 21, 10:01AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gzsjch/americas_gesture) has announced the addition of the "Americas Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market (2013 - 2018) Technology (2D, 3D, Ultrasonic, IR, Capacitive); Product (Biometric, Sanitary); Application (Healthcare, Electronics, Automotive); Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina)" report to their offering. The touch-less sanitary equipment market covered under the report relates to the products based on the application of capacitive and infrared sensors for faucets, hand dryers, soap dispensers etc. to make it more hygienic and reduce wastage. The gesture recognition technology essentially facilitates the coherence of the human gestures like face, hand or body with the machine in contention to perform related tasks. The major drivers for the Americas gesture recognition market are intensive efforts by OEMs for one-stop integration and a highly developed gaming and entertainment industry.Currently, consumer electronics application contributes more than 99% of the Americas gesture recognition market There is a lot of opportunity for existing players as well as for new entrants to innovate and differentiate the products in terms of price and high quality user interface. The Competitive landscape covers market share analysis, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, partnerships, new product developments, and the key growth strategies of each player. The Americas touch-less sensing and gesture recognition market is expected to create escalated demands owing to augmented applications; however a saturated consumer electronics industry is expected to inhibit the market growth as compared to other regions of the globe. The major players in the Americas gesture recognition market include Qualcomm (U.S.), Intel Corporation (U.S.), nVidia (U.S.), Texas Instruments (U.S.), Microchip Technologies (U.S.) among others. Scope of the report This research report categorizes the Americas touch-less sensing and gesture recognition market on the basis of different technologies, products, applications and geographical analysis; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in the market. On the basis of technology The basic heads under this include 2D camera based technology, 3D vision technology, infrared technology, ultrasonic and electric near field array technology. The 3D vision technology is further categorized under stereoscopic, structured lighting, time-of-flight cameras and gesture cameras. On the basis of verticals The basic applications in the gesture recognition market inculcateconsumer electronics, healthcare, automotive and retail. The consumer electronics vertical is further classified under smartphones, media tablets, smart TVs, set-top box and laptops. The touch-less sensing application market is categorized under travel, government, finance and banking, consumer electronics and healthcare. Companies Mentioned - Ceva Incorporated - Cognitec Systems Gmbh - Cognivue Corporation - Cross Match Technologies - Elliptic Labs - Espros Photonics Corporation - Eyesight Tech - Gestsure Technologies - Intel Corporation - Irisguard, Inc. - Microchip Technology Inc. - Microsoft Corporation - Morphotrak - Movea SA - Omek Interactive - Pebbles Limited - Pmdtechnologies Gmbh - Pointgrab Limited - Primesense Limited - Pyreos Limited - Qualcomm, Inc. - Softkinetic - Thalmic Labs Inc. - XYZ Interactive Technologies, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gz...as_gesture
Microchip President and CEO Steve Sanghi to Provide Entrepreneurs Real World Insight at TiE Arizona's Global Thought Leader Lecture
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 16, 12:52PM CDT
Taking the helm at Microchip Technology at a time when the company was faced with a challenging business environment, now-President and CEO Steve Sanghi grew, shaped and led the company to become a sector giant in the lucrative market for microcontrollers and analog semiconductors. For its second annual Entrepreneur Global Thought Leader Lecture, TiE Arizona today announced that Sanghi will share his thoughts and perspectives with attendees about entrepreneurship in a global economy. At the inaugural event in 2013, former CEO and Chairman of Intel, Dr. Craig Barrett spoke to a room filled with C-level executives, entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders and students.
Registration Opens for Microchip's 18th Annual Worldwide MASTERs Conference; Premiere Technical Training Event for Embedded-Control Engineers
Business Wire - Wed Apr 16, 9:21AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. [NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced it is accepting registrations for its 18th annual Worldwide MASTERs Conference at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Main Conference taking place from August 20-23, and a Pre-Conference on August 18-19, 2014.
Global Gesture Recognition & Touch-Less Sensing Market 2013-2020 - Technology, Product & Application Analysis
M2 - Tue Apr 15, 5:10AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wz56zp/gesture) has announced the addition of the "Gesture Recognition & Touch-Less Sensing Market by Technology, Product, Application & Geography - Global Forecasts and Analysis to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The gesture recognition market is expected to reach $11.03 billion in 2020 from $322.30 million in 2012 at a CAGR of 42.89% from 2013 to 2020. Global Gesture Recognition & Touch-Less Sensing Market to Grow Exponentially. Touch-less sensing applications have been around for a while, but the companies were unable to leverage this technology due to various reasons such as the sensor size, power requirements, and cost of the products. One of these technologies introduced in the market; i.e. touch-less sanitary ware helped in maintaining high levels of hygiene. The washrooms equipped with such equipment are called as intelligent washrooms. The need for this equipment is a trigger from the customers' need as well as the companies trying to differentiate themselves from the others in the same market. The demand for touch-less biometrics is on the rise owing to the accuracy on the part of the system. The contact-less biometric solutions are more hygienic as compared to the touch-based biometric systems. The touch-less sensing market is expected to reach $11.0 billion by the end of 2020 at a CAGR of 24.03%. The key players in the touch-less sanitary equipment market are iTouchless (U.S.), and Simplehuman LLC (U.S.). The key players in touch-less biometric solutions include: TST Biometrics (Germany), Touch-less Biometric Systems (Germany), and IrisGuard (Switzerland). Gesture recognition is an emerging technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way humans interact with machines; not only in gaming and automotive applications but also in day-to-day activities on the home front. Standalone devices like LeapMotion, MYO, and others will spread the awareness of this new revolutionary human machine interaction technology. In this applications, consumer electronics will gain popularity first, and then slowly automotive, automation, healthcare and others will embrace gesture recognition. Key Take Aways of the Report - The total touch-less sanitary equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of above 33% from 2013 to 2020. - APAC is the fastest growing region for touch-less Biometric Market; followed by the EMEA region. - For face recognition, the government applications will dominate the market for the next seven years. - Currently, consumer electronics application contributes to more than 99% of the global gesture recognition market. - The factors such as evolving technology and increasing adoption by OEMs are rapidly changingthe market ecosystem. - 2D camera based technology is expected to dominate the smartphones market for the next seven years. Emerging technologies like ultrasonic, infrared, capacitive/electric near field and 3D technologies shall witness a significant increase in their shipments. - Healthcare application is expected to emerge as a significant market for gesture recognition technologies over the next seven years. - The automotive application for gesture recognition is expected to be commercialized by 2015. - Porter's analysis in detail, value chain analysis along with technology & market roadmaps, and evolution of each of the markets is given. - Detailed segmentation of global touch-less sensing and gesture recognition market by technology and products with a focus on markets of high growth and emerging technologies. - The future of each type of gesture recognition technology and industry from both - technical and market-oriented perspectives with techno-market oriented roadmaps. - Asia-Pacific Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market (2013 - 2018): Technology (2D, 3D, Ultrasonic, IR, Capacitive); Product (Biometric, Sanitary); Application (Healthcare, Electronics, Automotive); Country (India, China, Japan, South Korea) Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Cover-Page Interview - Market Overview - Touch-Less Sensing Market - Gesture Recognition Market - Market By Geography - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - Cognitec Systems Gmbh - Cognivue Corporation - Cross Match Technologies - Elliptic Labs - Espros Photonics Corporation - Eyesight Tech - Gestsure Technologies - Irisguard, Inc. - Microchip Technology Inc. - Microsoft Corporation - Morphotrak - Movea Sa - Omek Interactive - Pebbles Limited - Pmd Technologies Gmbh - Pointgrab Limited - Primesense Limited - Pyreos Limited - Qualcomm, Inc. - Softkinetic - Thalmic Labs Inc. - XYY Interactive Technologies, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wz56zp/gesture
Microchip Technology Shares Up 24.1% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 14, 4:51PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 12 months, Microchip Technology has returned 24.05% as of today's recent price of $46.60.
Microchip Unveils 4Kb Serial Presence Detect EEPROM for DDR4 SDRAM Modules
Business Wire - Mon Apr 14, 7:00AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today introduced a new 4Kb I(2)C(TM) Serial Presence Detect (SPD) EEPROM device--the 34AA04. This device is specifically designed to work with the next generation of Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) SDRAM modules used in high-speed PCs and laptops, while also supporting older DDR2/3 platforms.
Research and Markets: Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating
Business Wire - Wed Apr 09, 6:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qjzqrl/global_energy) has announced the addition of the "Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating" report to their offering.
Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating
M2 - Wed Apr 09, 5:08AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9jcpw2/global_energy) has announced the addition of the "Global Energy Harvesting Devices Market 2014-2018 with Linear Technology, Lord, Microchip Technology, Perpetuum, Texas Instruments Dominating" report to their offering. The Global Energy Harvesting Devices market will grow at a CAGR of 17% over the period 2013-2018. One of the major trends in this market is the increasing need to reduce carbon emissions. The most significant way of combatting this is by reducing greenhouse gases through use of the energy harvesting method. Green energy generation is a method where renewable sources such as the sun, wind, air, and water are harnessed to generate energy; this in turn helps to reduce carbon emissions. All the energy harvesting devices use natural resources to produce electrical energy. For instance, solar energy is an abundantly available resource in almost all regions and hence can be relied upon. Therefore, the increasing need to reduce carbon emissions will increase the usage of energy harvesting devices during the forecast period. According to the report, one of the major drivers in this market is the increasing government support for energy harvesting devices. The demand for energy is increasing rapidly, as is the need for energy conservation. Hence, various governments across the globe are increasing their investments and incentives to propel the growth of this market. The Global Energy Harvesting Devices market can be divided into five segments: - Consumer Electronics - Military and Aerospace - Bicycle Dynamo - Wristwatches - Others Key Vendors - Linear Technology Corp. - Lord Corp. - Microchip Technology Inc. - Perpetuum Ltd. - Texas Instruments Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by Application - Market Segmentation by Technology - Geographical Segmentation - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Vendor Landscape - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9j...bal_energy
Motor Driver from Microchip is Automotive AEC-Q100 Qualified, Highly Integrated and Compact; Provides High Performance and High Current
Business Wire - Tue Apr 08, 7:01AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the MCP8063--a highly integrated, cost-effective, automotive AEC-Q100-qualified motor driver that delivers superior performance in a small, 8-pin, 4x4 mm DFN package. It is also the world's first to combine all of those features with 1.5A peak phase current for the 180-degree sinusoidal drive of a variety of three-phase brushless DC motor and fan applications. This integration reduces cost and PCB area, and the high sinusoidal-drive performance provides high efficiency, low acoustic noise and low mechanical vibration for energy savings and quiet operation. Additionally, the MCP8063 includes safety features such as thermal shutdown, over-current limiting and lock-up protection.
Microchip Technology Up 25.7% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 07, 11:05AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 11 months, Microchip Technology has returned 25.68% as of today's recent price of $47.21.
Microchip Completes Supertex Acquisition - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 02, 5:55PM CDT
Microchip recently completed the acquisition of Supertex for a cash consideration of $33 per share.
Microchip Technology and Supertex Announce the Completion of the Acquisition of Supertex by Microchip Technology
Business Wire - Tue Apr 01, 3:40PM CDT
Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP) ("Microchip"
and Supertex, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPX) ("Supertex" today announced that Microchip has completed its previously announced acquisition of Supertex following approval of the transaction by Supertex shareholders at Supertex's special meeting of shareholders held today. Microchip Technology Has Returned 26.6% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 31, 9:44AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 11 months, Microchip Technology has returned 26.58% as of today's recent price of $47.55.
Microchip Introduces Cost-Effective 8-bit PIC(R) Microcontroller Family With Intelligent Analog and Core Independent Peripherals
Business Wire - Mon Mar 31, 7:01AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced from EE Live! and the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose the PIC16(L)F170X and PIC16(L)F171X family of 8-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), which combine a rich set of intelligent analog and core independent peripherals, along with cost-effective pricing and eXtreme Low Power (XLP) technology. Available in 14-, 20-, 28-, and 40/44-pin packages, the 11-member PIC16F170X/171X family of MCUs integrates two Op Amps to drive analog control loops, sensor amplification and basic signal conditioning, while reducing system cost and board space. These new devices also offer built-in Zero Cross Detect (ZCD) to simplify TRIAC control and minimize the EMI caused by switching transients. Additionally, these are the first PIC16 MCUs with Peripheral Pin Select, a pin-mapping feature that gives designers the flexibility to designate the pinout of many peripheral functions. The PIC16F170X/171X are general-purpose MCUs that are ideal for a broad range of applications, such as consumer (home appliances, power tools, electric razors), portable medical (blood-pressure meters, blood-glucose meters, pedometers), LED lighting, battery charging, power supplies and motor control.
Global Power Line Communication Market 2014-2018: PLC Improves the Management of the Utilities as it Eliminates Manual Meter Reading and Introduces Other Benefits
M2 - Thu Mar 27, 11:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lp3m3j/global_power_line) has announced the addition of the "Global Power Line Communication Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Power Line Communication market to grow at a CAGR of 19.5 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing connection with smart grids. The Global Power Line Communication market has also been witnessing improved utility management. However, the limited product differentiation could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Alcatel-Lucent S.A., Broadcom Corp., Marvell Technology Group Ltd., and Texas Instruments Inc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are ABB, Alliander N.V., Amperion, Inc., Ariane Controls, Inc., Atmel Corp., Billion Electric Co. Ltd, Cypress Semiconductor Corp., D-link System Inc., Echelon Corp., Fujitsu Semiconductor Ltd, Lantiq Deutschland GmbH, Maven Systems Pvt. Ltd., Maxim Integrated Product Inc., Microchip Technology, Inc., NXP Semiconductor NV, Power Plus Communications AG, Powercom Co. Ltd., Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., Semitech Semiconductor Pte Ltd, Sigma Designs, Inc., ST&T Corp., STMicroelectronics N.V, Tp-link Technologies Co. Ltd, and Yitran Communications Ltd. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: the Global PLC market is expected to grow moderately during the forecast period because of the presence of certain new and emerging trends. One of the major trends in the market is that PLC improves utility management. Certain power utilities have entered into contracts to lease smart grid communications network services to various companies or to other service providers." For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lp...power_line About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Essex Property Set to Join S&P 500; Cliff Natural Resources, FEI to Join S&P MidCap 400; Fabrinet, Albany Molecular Research to Join S&P SmallCap 600
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 26, 5:10PM CDT
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 indices after the close of trading on Tuesday, April 1:
Microchip Announces Industry's Lowest Power Projected-Capacitive Touch Controllers
Business Wire - Wed Mar 26, 7:01AM CDT
Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced a new family of projected-capacitive touch controllers--the MTCH6102 with industry-leading low-power performance. These turnkey projected-capacitive controllers make it easy for designers to add contemporary touch and gesture interface designs to cost-sensitive applications.
Semiconductors Are Leading the Market
at The Street - Tue Mar 25, 10:15AM CDT
AMD, Avago, KLA-Tencor, Skyworks, Taiwan Semi and Xilinx are leading semiconductor stocks and the market higher.
26.8% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Microchip Technology Call (MCHP)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Mar 24, 9:20AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on May 3rd, 2013 at $37.57. In approximately 11 months, Microchip Technology has returned 26.77% as of today's recent price of $47.62.
Global Microcontroller Market 2014-2018: Declining Price of High-End Microcontrollers Expected to Augur Well for the Growth of the Market over Next Few Years
M2 - Fri Mar 21, 10:28AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ks6bb7/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Microcontroller Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Microcontroller market to grow at a CAGR of 6.09 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market's growth is increased adoption in the Automotive segment, driven by a rise in production of hybrid and electric vehicles, where power management is a key concern. Growth in this market is also expected to be fueled by declining price of microcontrollers, which is likely to increase their adoption in the market. However, the long development cycle of microcontrollers could pose a challenge to the market's growth. Key vendors dominating this space include Atmel Corp., Freescale Semiconductor Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, and Renesas Electronics Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Fujitsu Ltd., Microchip Technology Inc., NXP Semiconductors NV, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, STMicroelectronics NV, and Texas Instruments Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: One of the major trends observed in the market is the declining price of microcontrollers. The cost of high-end microcontrollers such as 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers is expected to decline during the forecast period, leading to their increased adoption. These microcontrollers are mainly used in power management applications as they reduce the power usage of equipment used in many industries. These factors are expected to increase the demand for microcontrollers during the forecast period. According to the report, the growth of the Global Microcontroller market is driven by several factors and their increased application in the Automotive segment is one of the major factors. The rise in the production of hybrid and electric vehicles, where power management is a key concern, is resulting in the increased adoption of microcontrollers in the Automotive segment. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ks6bb7/global About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Americas Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market Forecasts & Opportunities, 2018
M2 - Fri Mar 21, 10:01AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gzsjch/americas_gesture) has announced the addition of the "Americas Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market (2013 - 2018) Technology (2D, 3D, Ultrasonic, IR, Capacitive); Product (Biometric, Sanitary); Application (Healthcare, Electronics, Automotive); Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina)" report to their offering. The touch-less sanitary equipment market covered under the report relates to the products based on the application of capacitive and infrared sensors for faucets, hand dryers, soap dispensers etc. to make it more hygienic and reduce wastage. The gesture recognition technology essentially facilitates the coherence of the human gestures like face, hand or body with the machine in contention to perform related tasks. The major drivers for the Americas gesture recognition market are intensive efforts by OEMs for one-stop integration and a highly developed gaming and entertainment industry.Currently, consumer electronics application contributes more than 99% of the Americas gesture recognition market There is a lot of opportunity for existing players as well as for new entrants to innovate and differentiate the products in terms of price and high quality user interface. The Competitive landscape covers market share analysis, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, partnerships, new product developments, and the key growth strategies of each player. The Americas touch-less sensing and gesture recognition market is expected to create escalated demands owing to augmented applications; however a saturated consumer electronics industry is expected to inhibit the market growth as compared to other regions of the globe. The major players in the Americas gesture recognition market include Qualcomm (U.S.), Intel Corporation (U.S.), nVidia (U.S.), Texas Instruments (U.S.), Microchip Technologies (U.S.) among others. Scope of the report This research report categorizes the Americas touch-less sensing and gesture recognition market on the basis of different technologies, products, applications and geographical analysis; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in the market. On the basis of technology The basic heads under this include 2D camera based technology, 3D vision technology, infrared technology, ultrasonic and electric near field array technology. The 3D vision technology is further categorized under stereoscopic, structured lighting, time-of-flight cameras and gesture cameras. On the basis of verticals The basic applications in the gesture recognition market inculcateconsumer electronics, healthcare, automotive and retail. The consumer electronics vertical is further classified under smartphones, media tablets, smart TVs, set-top box and laptops. The touch-less sensing application market is categorized under travel, government, finance and banking, consumer electronics and healthcare. Companies Mentioned - Ceva Incorporated - Cognitec Systems Gmbh - Cognivue Corporation - Cross Match Technologies - Elliptic Labs - Espros Photonics Corporation - Eyesight Tech - Gestsure Technologies - Intel Corporation - Irisguard, Inc. - Microchip Technology Inc. - Microsoft Corporation - Morphotrak - Movea SA - Omek Interactive - Pebbles Limited - Pmdtechnologies Gmbh - Pointgrab Limited - Primesense Limited - Pyreos Limited - Qualcomm, Inc. - Softkinetic - Thalmic Labs Inc. - XYZ Interactive Technologies, Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gz...as_gesture
