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t.alex
It might be the strategy is to build more solutions based on Atmel chipset.
Frozen_One
Seems like a great biz opp- a CM that specializes in demo/eval board production ...
Report: Atmel buys MHS
Mark LaPedus
2/4/2011 6:33 PM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Atmel Corp. has acquired the business operations from MHS Electronics, a France-based developer and manufacturer of electronic components, according to a report from the TradingMarkets.com site.
MHS Electronics, a privately held electronic component and systems maker near Nantes, France, announced the opening of insolvency proceedings in 2008.
Atmel declined to comment on the reports.
MHS Electronics, a privately held electronic component and systems maker near Nantes, France, announced the opening of insolvency proceedings in 2008.
Atmel declined to comment on the reports.
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Roger
2/5/2011 7:44 AM EST
Makes sense, since
Atmel decided to not sell the Aerospace division.
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goafrit
2/5/2011 10:12 AM EST
Excellent decision. Hope it helps ATMEL to come back and compete better with Xilinx and Achronix.
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KB3001
2/6/2011 2:36 PM EST
I do not think Atmel sees itself as a competitor of Xilinx and Achronix (the latter is very small anyway). They are leaders in microcontroller and touch solutions.
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t.alex
2/6/2011 12:17 AM EST
Can anyone highlight the significance of this acquisition? How can this help Atmel compete better?
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KB3001
2/6/2011 2:34 PM EST
Not sure how significant is this announcement to be honest. It looks like getting hold of some IP on the cheap to me.
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t.alex
2/10/2011 10:11 AM EST
It might be the strategy is to build more solutions based on Atmel chipset.
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Frozen_One
2/9/2011 12:05 PM EST
Seems like a great biz opp- a CM that specializes in demo/eval board production and documentation. IC MFRs often see these as necessary but many are not very good at the process.
The boards are often hard to get with long lead times and poor documentation; forcing you to call the MFR and convince them you are worthy of your time for their assistance.
This model of the MFR holding the EE's hand may have worked years ago, but I'd bet others (like me) would rather buy a board and read the in's and outs myself.
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