Swiss chip manufacturer Micronas has agreed to acquire Linx Electronics for US$26 million in cash and Micronas shares. While most readers are probably familiar with Linx Electronics' ATSC receiver technology, which has demonstrated to better immunity to multipath than previous generation VSB tuners, many may not be

The National Cable & Telecommunications Association has named Kyle McSlarrow, a deputy Secretary of Energy, as its new president and CEO

The National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) has selected Kyle E. McSlarrow as its new president and CEO, succeeding Robert Sachs. McSlarrow is leaving his post as the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. He was elevated to deputy secretary in November 2002, after serving as chief of sta

Milpitas, Calif.-based LSI Logic Corp. has named Dr. Claudine Simson executive vice president and chief technology officer.

Media DVX, a provider of digital media exchange services for advertising, broadcast and post production markets, has appointed Scott J. Yetter as president. He was most recently a principal at Katalyst LLC, a venture capital and business advisory firm. Yetter was also vice president of sales and marketing for Impresse