Author: Andrew

Micrel Inc., (Nasdaq:MCRL), an industry leader in high-performance Linear and Power solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, today announced a new automotive AEC-Q100 qualified high-performance low-dropout voltage regulator (LDO) featuring an ultralow dropout of only 100mV at 300mA.  The MAQ5300 comes in a tiny 2mm x 2mm DFN package and is ideal for space-constrained and high-reliability applications that are subjected to the harsh environments and temperatures often encountered in automotive and industrial applications.  The MAQ5300 is currently available in volume, and pricing starts at $0.39 for 1K quantity. 

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Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG, NYSE: MGA) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Getrag Group of Companies (“Getrag”), one of the world’s largest suppliers of automotive transmissions.

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