Analog Devices (ADI) 50.16 $ADI
Microsemi Lags Q3 Earnings on Higher Costs; Favorable View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 25, 8:20AM CDT
Microsemi Corporation's (MSCC) adjusted earnings in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 of 46 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny due to higher-than-expected operating expenses.
Analog Devices, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results on Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Business Wire - Thu Jul 24, 3:02PM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2014, after the market closes on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Following the issuance of a press release containing financial results for the quarter, the company will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, the same day.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Analog Devices After 4.60% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 23, 4:15PM CDT
Analog Devices (NYSE:ADI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.21 to a high of $53.40. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $52.94 on volume of 3.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Look for Shares of Analog Devices to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 4.60% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 23, 4:15PM CDT
Analog Devices (NYSE:ADI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.21 to a high of $53.40. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $52.94 on volume of 3.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Analog Devices (ADI) Falls Further As It's Water-Logged And Getting Wetter
at The Street - Wed Jul 23, 10:53AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Analog Devices (ADI) as a "water-logged and getting wetter" (weak stocks crossing below support with today's range greater than 200%) candidate
Sensor Market in Consumer Healthcare by Application & Sensor Type - Analysis & Forecast 2013-2020
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 9:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7wvmtj/sensor_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Sensor Market in Consumer Healthcare by Application, Sensor Type & by Geography - Analysis & Forecast to to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The sensor market in consumer healthcare is expected to reach $47.40 billion by the end of 2020 at a CAGR of 5.56%. The sensor market in consumer healthcare application is driven by the rising healthcare costs, aging population, and wide-spread diseases. The growth in the portable and disposable diagnostic equipment, increasing need for greater precision, and reliability are some of the major market drivers for the sensors market in consumer healthcare applications. There has been an increasing momentum for consumer healthcare monitoring and sensing driven by sensors with advanced features and sophistication. The consumer healthcare will lessen the healthcare cost of the patient by reducing the time associated with doctor consultation, visiting doctor and so on. Consumer healthcare sensing plays an important role in delivering reliable psychological and biometric monitoring of patients. The report provides the contributionof the sensor market in consumer healthcare with inclusive forecasts for revenue across sensor types,applications, and geography related to this market. The sensor type section in sensor market in consumer healthcare report is further segmented into as temperature sensor, blood pressure sensor, blood glucose sensor, blood oxygen sensor, ECG sensor, image sensor, posture sensors, altitude sensors, motion sensor, pedometers, heart rate sensor, posture sensor, radiation sensor, and touch sensor. Applications of sensor market inconsumer healthcare sectorincludepatient monitoring, therapeutic, imaging, handheld and homecare devices, and fitness andwellness devices.This sensor market in consumer healthcare report covers geographic regions, which are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. Report Scope Application - Patient Monitoring - Therapeutic - Handheld and Homecare - Fitness and wellness Sensor Type - Blood Pressure Sensor - Temperature Sensor - Image sensor - Heart rate sensor - Touch Sensor & Motion Sensor Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Coverstory 4 Market Overview 5 Market By Sensor Type 6 Market By Application 7 Market By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned - 3M - Ametek, Inc. - Analog Devices, Inc. - Aptina Imaging Corporation - Atmel Corporation - Avago Technologies - Banner Engineering Corporation - Cambridge Temperature Concepts - Danaher Corporation - Ecardio Diagnostics - Elmos Semiconductor AG - Epcos AG - Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. - Fujitsu Corporation - GE Measurement & Control Solutions - Honeywell International, Inc. - Infineon Technologies AG - Invensense. Inc. - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - Maxim Integrated - Measurement Specialties Inc. - Melexis Corporation - Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - Proteus Digital Health, Inc. - Qualcomm Atheros Inc. (QCA) - RF Technologies - Senseonics, Inc. - Stmicroelectronics N.V. - Texas Instruments, Inc. - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7w..._market_in
Analog Devices acquires Hittite Microwave Corporation for USD2bn
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 7:32AM CDT
Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:ADI), a company that designs, manufactures and markets analogue, mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits (ICs), completed its acquisition of Hittite Microwave Corporation in an all-cash transaction at USD78 per share for a total enterprise value of about USD2bn, it disclosed on Wednesday.
Analog Devices completes tender offer for Hittite Microwave at USD78.00 per share
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 3:06AM CDT
Analog Devices Inc (ADI) (Nasdaq:ADI), a provider of high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, announced on Tuesday the completion of its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq:HITT) for USD78.00 per share in cash.
Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Hittite
Business Wire - Tue Jul 22, 3:00PM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Hittite Microwave Corporation in an all-cash transaction at a purchase price of $78 per share, reflecting a total enterprise value of approximately $2 billion.
Texas Instruments Reports Strong 2Q Earnings, Guides In-Line - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 22, 7:27AM CDT
Texas Instruments (TXN) beat our second-quarter estimates and guided in line with our expectations for the third quarter.
Analog Devices Completes Tender Offer
Business Wire - Tue Jul 22, 6:01AM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced it has completed its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ:HITT) for $78.00 per share in cash, and ADI has accepted for payment and will promptly pay the depositary for all validly tendered shares. ADI expects to complete the acquisition of Hittite Microwave later today and will issue a press release to notify stakeholders.
Skyworks Comfortably Beats Q3 Earnings on Higher Revenues - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 18, 8:20AM CDT
Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS) reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2014 results, exceeding its guidance across all key metrics on superior execution of operational plans.
Global Rectifiers Market 2014-2018 Featruing Key Players: ON Semiconductor, Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd, STMicroelectronics N.V. & Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
M2 - Thu Jul 17, 10:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jtr5pj/global_rectifiers) has announced the addition of the "Global Rectifiers Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. One of the major drivers is the use of rectifiers in power supplies. Power supplies are used for applications such as charging devices in computers, cellphones, electronic equipment, and electronic vehicles. The increasing demand for electronic gadgets worldwide is expected to fuel the demand for power supplies further. This, in turn, is expected to have an impact on the demand for rectifiers in DC power supplies. Further, the report states that the cyclical nature of the Semiconductor industry is one of the major challenges in the market. Rectifier manufactures depend on OEMs, which, in turn, depend on end-users. This often leads to a demand-supply gap and an inventory pile-up. Hence, any demand fluctuations from end-users indirectly affects rectifier manufacturers. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - ON Semiconductor Corp. - Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd - STMicroelectronics N.V. - Vishay Intertechnology Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd - Analog Devices Inc. - Bourns Inc. - Diode Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - 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/jt...rectifiers
Passenger Car Sensors Market (Application, Sensor Type & Geography) - Trends & Forecast to 2019
M2 - Thu Jul 17, 6:17AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b6jmvb/passenger_car) has announced the addition of the "Passenger Car Sensors Market by Application, by Sensor Type & by Geography - Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. Passenger car sensors market is estimated to reach $146.5 billion by the year 2019. Considering the driving efficiency, stringent emission norms, safety and comfort factors, passenger car sensors have become an integral part playing a vital role in the vehicle. Advancements in the area include tire pressure monitoring systems, occupant detection, electronic stability control, heating and ventilation air conditioning, advanced driver assistance systems and others. The growing demand has led to the growth of this market which in turn is responsible for technological advancements in this area. Sensors are used from engine to exhaust system of the vehicle. Majorly, sensors are used in Powertrain/Drivetrain, chassis, and body control where they monitor temperature, pressure, voltages/currents, vacuum, and other such parameters. The global vehicle production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% by 2020, thus stimulating the growth of the passenger car sensors markets. In addition to this, the Government regulations for safety and emissions have also supported the growth of this market. In order to meet the stringent norms and regulations for safety and emissions, the sensor manufacturers are striving hard and coming up with a number of technological advancements in electronic stability control and anti-lock braking systems such as deployment of crash avoidance technology. This technology along with others is expected to be a part of almost all the vehicles in matured markets of the U.S. & Europe by 2020. Owing to the customers demand for safety and comfort, the implementation of new technological concept of Advanced Driver Assist system (ADAS) has aided in boosting the safety and drivability factor by mitigating the effects of a driver's flaws, where sensors have played an important role. This system also acts as a co-driver system providing real time advice, warnings, and instructions to the drivers in order to abide the traffic safety norms. These wide ranges of advantages offered by ADAS have created a positive impact on the sensor markets and boosted its use in the vehicles. Scope Sensor type - Pressure - Temperature - NOX/O2 - Speed - Position Application type - Powertrain/drivetrain - Exhaust - Iinterior/Comfort - Driver assistance system - Body control Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Technology Overview 6 Automotive Sensors Market, By Sensor Type 7 Automotive Sensor Market, By Applications 8 Automotive Sensors Market, By Geography 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - Allegro Microsystems, LLC - Analog Devices, Inc. - CTS Corporation - Continental AG - Delphi Automotive PLC - Denso Corporation - Elmos Semiconductor AG - Infineon Technologies AG - Robert Bosch GMBH - TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b6...senger_car
U.S. Market Cap Guidelines Updated and Constituent Changes Announced for the S&P SmallCap 600
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 16, 4:59PM CDT
S&P Dow Jones Indices is updating the market cap guidelines for its U.S. indices. Effective today, the new guidelines are:
This Acquisition Can Take Analog Devices to New Highs
Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 16, 11:30AM CDT
There's no denying the fact that the U.S. automotive market is on a roll. After vehicle sales rose to six-year highs in 2013 with sales of 15.6 million units, 2014 is turning out to be even better. In the first half of the year, 8.2 million vehicles...
Smart Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report 2014-2020: Smart Flow, Pressure, Temperature & Position Sensors and Load Cells
M2 - Tue Jul 15, 8:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mmv3xx/smart_sensors) has announced the addition of the "Smart Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Smart Sensors in US$ Thousands by the following Product Segments: Smart Flow Sensors, Smart Pressure Sensors, Smart Temperature Sensors, Smart Position Sensors, and Smart Load Cells. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 62 companies including many key and niche players such as: - ABB Ltd. - Analog Devices Inc. - Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc. - Delphi Automotive LLP - Eaton Corporation plc Key Topics Covered: I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions II. Executive Summary 1. Market Overview 2. Review Of Key Product Markets 3. A Look Into Key End-Use Markets For Smart Sensors 4. Product Overview 5. Product Launches And Introductions 6. Recent Industry Activity 7. Focus On Select Global Players 8. Global Market Perspective III. Market 1. The United States 2. Canada 3. Japan 4. Europe 5. Asia-Pacific 6. Latin America 7. Rest Of World IV. Competitive Landscape Total Companies Profiled: 62 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 63) - The United States (40) - Canada (4) - Japan (2) - Europe (16) - France (1) - Germany (6) - Rest of Europe (9) - Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (1) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mm...rt_sensors
Analog Devices Rated Among the Top 50 Greenest U.S. Companies
Business Wire - Tue Jul 15, 8:00AM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, announced today that Newsweek magazine has ranked the company as among the greenest companies in the United States. Analog Devices placed 50th in the 2014 Newsweek U.S. Green rankings, moving up from 92nd place in 2012, the last year the rankings were issued. View the complete list at: http://www.newsweek.com/green/americas-greene...anies-2014
Semiconductors Stocks on our Radar -- Research on Skyworks Solutions, Xilinx, Analog Devices, and Fairchild Semiconductor Intl.
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 15, 7:30AM CDT
On Monday, July 14, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,440.42, up 0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.66% higher at 17,055.42, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,977.10, up 0.48%. The gains were broad based as nine out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index ended the day at 645.08, up 0.77%, with the index also advancing 11.00% in the previous three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX), Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) and Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (NASDAQ: FCS). Free technical research on SWKS, XLNX, ADI and FCS can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Is Analog Devices' Acquisition of Hittite Microwave a Good Deal for Investors?
Srdjan Bejakovic, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 14, 10:00AM CDT
Though it's long been focused on organic growth, semiconductor maker Analog Devices recently announced its intention to make a big acquisition this quarter, buying fellow chip maker Hittite Microwave . Let's take a look at the details of the...
Microsemi Lags Q3 Earnings on Higher Costs; Favorable View - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 25, 8:20AM CDT
Microsemi Corporation's (MSCC) adjusted earnings in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 of 46 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny due to higher-than-expected operating expenses.
Analog Devices, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results on Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Business Wire - Thu Jul 24, 3:02PM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2014, after the market closes on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Following the issuance of a press release containing financial results for the quarter, the company will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, the same day.
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Analog Devices After 4.60% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 23, 4:15PM CDT
Analog Devices (NYSE:ADI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.21 to a high of $53.40. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $52.94 on volume of 3.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Look for Shares of Analog Devices to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 4.60% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 23, 4:15PM CDT
Analog Devices (NYSE:ADI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $51.21 to a high of $53.40. Yesterday, the shares fell 4.6%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $52.94 on volume of 3.9 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Analog Devices (ADI) Falls Further As It's Water-Logged And Getting Wetter
at The Street - Wed Jul 23, 10:53AM CDT
Trade-Ideas LLC identified Analog Devices (ADI) as a "water-logged and getting wetter" (weak stocks crossing below support with today's range greater than 200%) candidate
Sensor Market in Consumer Healthcare by Application & Sensor Type - Analysis & Forecast 2013-2020
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 9:02AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7wvmtj/sensor_market_in) has announced the addition of the "Sensor Market in Consumer Healthcare by Application, Sensor Type & by Geography - Analysis & Forecast to to 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. The sensor market in consumer healthcare is expected to reach $47.40 billion by the end of 2020 at a CAGR of 5.56%. The sensor market in consumer healthcare application is driven by the rising healthcare costs, aging population, and wide-spread diseases. The growth in the portable and disposable diagnostic equipment, increasing need for greater precision, and reliability are some of the major market drivers for the sensors market in consumer healthcare applications. There has been an increasing momentum for consumer healthcare monitoring and sensing driven by sensors with advanced features and sophistication. The consumer healthcare will lessen the healthcare cost of the patient by reducing the time associated with doctor consultation, visiting doctor and so on. Consumer healthcare sensing plays an important role in delivering reliable psychological and biometric monitoring of patients. The report provides the contributionof the sensor market in consumer healthcare with inclusive forecasts for revenue across sensor types,applications, and geography related to this market. The sensor type section in sensor market in consumer healthcare report is further segmented into as temperature sensor, blood pressure sensor, blood glucose sensor, blood oxygen sensor, ECG sensor, image sensor, posture sensors, altitude sensors, motion sensor, pedometers, heart rate sensor, posture sensor, radiation sensor, and touch sensor. Applications of sensor market inconsumer healthcare sectorincludepatient monitoring, therapeutic, imaging, handheld and homecare devices, and fitness andwellness devices.This sensor market in consumer healthcare report covers geographic regions, which are North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. Report Scope Application - Patient Monitoring - Therapeutic - Handheld and Homecare - Fitness and wellness Sensor Type - Blood Pressure Sensor - Temperature Sensor - Image sensor - Heart rate sensor - Touch Sensor & Motion Sensor Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Coverstory 4 Market Overview 5 Market By Sensor Type 6 Market By Application 7 Market By Geography 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned - 3M - Ametek, Inc. - Analog Devices, Inc. - Aptina Imaging Corporation - Atmel Corporation - Avago Technologies - Banner Engineering Corporation - Cambridge Temperature Concepts - Danaher Corporation - Ecardio Diagnostics - Elmos Semiconductor AG - Epcos AG - Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. - Fujitsu Corporation - GE Measurement & Control Solutions - Honeywell International, Inc. - Infineon Technologies AG - Invensense. Inc. - Koninklijke Philips N.V. - Maxim Integrated - Measurement Specialties Inc. - Melexis Corporation - Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - Proteus Digital Health, Inc. - Qualcomm Atheros Inc. (QCA) - RF Technologies - Senseonics, Inc. - Stmicroelectronics N.V. - Texas Instruments, Inc. - Toshiba Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7w..._market_in
Analog Devices acquires Hittite Microwave Corporation for USD2bn
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 7:32AM CDT
Analog Devices Inc (NASDAQ:ADI), a company that designs, manufactures and markets analogue, mixed-signal and digital signal processing integrated circuits (ICs), completed its acquisition of Hittite Microwave Corporation in an all-cash transaction at USD78 per share for a total enterprise value of about USD2bn, it disclosed on Wednesday.
Analog Devices completes tender offer for Hittite Microwave at USD78.00 per share
M2 - Wed Jul 23, 3:06AM CDT
Analog Devices Inc (ADI) (Nasdaq:ADI), a provider of high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, announced on Tuesday the completion of its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq:HITT) for USD78.00 per share in cash.
Analog Devices Completes Acquisition of Hittite
Business Wire - Tue Jul 22, 3:00PM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Hittite Microwave Corporation in an all-cash transaction at a purchase price of $78 per share, reflecting a total enterprise value of approximately $2 billion.
Texas Instruments Reports Strong 2Q Earnings, Guides In-Line - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 22, 7:27AM CDT
Texas Instruments (TXN) beat our second-quarter estimates and guided in line with our expectations for the third quarter.
Analog Devices Completes Tender Offer
Business Wire - Tue Jul 22, 6:01AM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced it has completed its tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ:HITT) for $78.00 per share in cash, and ADI has accepted for payment and will promptly pay the depositary for all validly tendered shares. ADI expects to complete the acquisition of Hittite Microwave later today and will issue a press release to notify stakeholders.
Skyworks Comfortably Beats Q3 Earnings on Higher Revenues - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 18, 8:20AM CDT
Skyworks Solutions Inc (SWKS) reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2014 results, exceeding its guidance across all key metrics on superior execution of operational plans.
Global Rectifiers Market 2014-2018 Featruing Key Players: ON Semiconductor, Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd, STMicroelectronics N.V. & Vishay Intertechnology Inc.
M2 - Thu Jul 17, 10:21AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/jtr5pj/global_rectifiers) has announced the addition of the "Global Rectifiers Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. One of the major drivers is the use of rectifiers in power supplies. Power supplies are used for applications such as charging devices in computers, cellphones, electronic equipment, and electronic vehicles. The increasing demand for electronic gadgets worldwide is expected to fuel the demand for power supplies further. This, in turn, is expected to have an impact on the demand for rectifiers in DC power supplies. Further, the report states that the cyclical nature of the Semiconductor industry is one of the major challenges in the market. Rectifier manufactures depend on OEMs, which, in turn, depend on end-users. This often leads to a demand-supply gap and an inventory pile-up. Hence, any demand fluctuations from end-users indirectly affects rectifier manufacturers. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors. Key Vendors - ON Semiconductor Corp. - Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd - STMicroelectronics N.V. - Vishay Intertechnology Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd - Analog Devices Inc. - Bourns Inc. - Diode Inc. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - 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/jt...rectifiers
Passenger Car Sensors Market (Application, Sensor Type & Geography) - Trends & Forecast to 2019
M2 - Thu Jul 17, 6:17AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b6jmvb/passenger_car) has announced the addition of the "Passenger Car Sensors Market by Application, by Sensor Type & by Geography - Trends & Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. Passenger car sensors market is estimated to reach $146.5 billion by the year 2019. Considering the driving efficiency, stringent emission norms, safety and comfort factors, passenger car sensors have become an integral part playing a vital role in the vehicle. Advancements in the area include tire pressure monitoring systems, occupant detection, electronic stability control, heating and ventilation air conditioning, advanced driver assistance systems and others. The growing demand has led to the growth of this market which in turn is responsible for technological advancements in this area. Sensors are used from engine to exhaust system of the vehicle. Majorly, sensors are used in Powertrain/Drivetrain, chassis, and body control where they monitor temperature, pressure, voltages/currents, vacuum, and other such parameters. The global vehicle production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% by 2020, thus stimulating the growth of the passenger car sensors markets. In addition to this, the Government regulations for safety and emissions have also supported the growth of this market. In order to meet the stringent norms and regulations for safety and emissions, the sensor manufacturers are striving hard and coming up with a number of technological advancements in electronic stability control and anti-lock braking systems such as deployment of crash avoidance technology. This technology along with others is expected to be a part of almost all the vehicles in matured markets of the U.S. & Europe by 2020. Owing to the customers demand for safety and comfort, the implementation of new technological concept of Advanced Driver Assist system (ADAS) has aided in boosting the safety and drivability factor by mitigating the effects of a driver's flaws, where sensors have played an important role. This system also acts as a co-driver system providing real time advice, warnings, and instructions to the drivers in order to abide the traffic safety norms. These wide ranges of advantages offered by ADAS have created a positive impact on the sensor markets and boosted its use in the vehicles. Scope Sensor type - Pressure - Temperature - NOX/O2 - Speed - Position Application type - Powertrain/drivetrain - Exhaust - Iinterior/Comfort - Driver assistance system - Body control Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Technology Overview 6 Automotive Sensors Market, By Sensor Type 7 Automotive Sensor Market, By Applications 8 Automotive Sensors Market, By Geography 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles - Allegro Microsystems, LLC - Analog Devices, Inc. - CTS Corporation - Continental AG - Delphi Automotive PLC - Denso Corporation - Elmos Semiconductor AG - Infineon Technologies AG - Robert Bosch GMBH - TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b6...senger_car
U.S. Market Cap Guidelines Updated and Constituent Changes Announced for the S&P SmallCap 600
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 16, 4:59PM CDT
S&P Dow Jones Indices is updating the market cap guidelines for its U.S. indices. Effective today, the new guidelines are:
This Acquisition Can Take Analog Devices to New Highs
Harsh Chauhan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 16, 11:30AM CDT
There's no denying the fact that the U.S. automotive market is on a roll. After vehicle sales rose to six-year highs in 2013 with sales of 15.6 million units, 2014 is turning out to be even better. In the first half of the year, 8.2 million vehicles...
Smart Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report 2014-2020: Smart Flow, Pressure, Temperature & Position Sensors and Load Cells
M2 - Tue Jul 15, 8:25AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mmv3xx/smart_sensors) has announced the addition of the "Smart Sensors - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Smart Sensors in US$ Thousands by the following Product Segments: Smart Flow Sensors, Smart Pressure Sensors, Smart Temperature Sensors, Smart Position Sensors, and Smart Load Cells. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 62 companies including many key and niche players such as: - ABB Ltd. - Analog Devices Inc. - Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc. - Delphi Automotive LLP - Eaton Corporation plc Key Topics Covered: I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions II. Executive Summary 1. Market Overview 2. Review Of Key Product Markets 3. A Look Into Key End-Use Markets For Smart Sensors 4. Product Overview 5. Product Launches And Introductions 6. Recent Industry Activity 7. Focus On Select Global Players 8. Global Market Perspective III. Market 1. The United States 2. Canada 3. Japan 4. Europe 5. Asia-Pacific 6. Latin America 7. Rest Of World IV. Competitive Landscape Total Companies Profiled: 62 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 63) - The United States (40) - Canada (4) - Japan (2) - Europe (16) - France (1) - Germany (6) - Rest of Europe (9) - Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (1) For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/mm...rt_sensors
Analog Devices Rated Among the Top 50 Greenest U.S. Companies
Business Wire - Tue Jul 15, 8:00AM CDT
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, announced today that Newsweek magazine has ranked the company as among the greenest companies in the United States. Analog Devices placed 50th in the 2014 Newsweek U.S. Green rankings, moving up from 92nd place in 2012, the last year the rankings were issued. View the complete list at: http://www.newsweek.com/green/americas-greene...anies-2014
Semiconductors Stocks on our Radar -- Research on Skyworks Solutions, Xilinx, Analog Devices, and Fairchild Semiconductor Intl.
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 15, 7:30AM CDT
On Monday, July 14, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,440.42, up 0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.66% higher at 17,055.42, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,977.10, up 0.48%. The gains were broad based as nine out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Index ended the day at 645.08, up 0.77%, with the index also advancing 11.00% in the previous three months. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), Xilinx Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX), Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) and Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc. (NASDAQ: FCS). Free technical research on SWKS, XLNX, ADI and FCS can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Is Analog Devices' Acquisition of Hittite Microwave a Good Deal for Investors?
Srdjan Bejakovic, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 14, 10:00AM CDT
Though it's long been focused on organic growth, semiconductor maker Analog Devices recently announced its intention to make a big acquisition this quarter, buying fellow chip maker Hittite Microwave . Let's take a look at the details of the...
