Ballantine's Katzmann measures up

Article Abstract:

The innovative management style of Fred Leonard Katzmann has been a major factor in the revitalization of Ballantine Laboratories Inc. Katzmann brings the credentials of an engineer to his leadership venue: he holds 14 patents, including one for the DuMont 425 oscilloscope, the first to utilize a digital readout. He is known both for his technical abilities and his inter-personal skills in dealing with employees. While serving as president, he designed and patented a unique dual-heater thermal element and automated ac-dc transfer standards and ac measurements to an accuracy level of 20 parts per million. Ballantine's recent sale to Electro Scientific Industries (ESI) has provided more financial stability for the 57-employee company without compromising its 'family' orientation or its desire to promote the personal growth of its workers.

Electronic Components and Accessories, Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Marketing, Engineering, Electro Scientific Industries Inc., Calibration, Instruments, Oscilloscope, Katzmann, Fred Leonard, Ballantine Laboratories Inc.

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Flash memories: the best of two worlds

Article Abstract:

Flash memory integrated circuits (ICs) have advanced more rapidly than any other memory IC. Two types are available: those based on erasable programmable ROM (EPROM) technology, available from Intel, Seeq Technology, and Toshiba; and those based on electrically erasable programmable ROMs (EEPROM) technology, available from Texas Instruments and Atmel. They suit applications that require EPROM's dense storage and EEPROM's reprogrammability without removal from a system. EPROMs remain the top choice when data almost never needs changing. EEPROM's are advised when bytes are changed selectively. Otherwise, flash memory should be considered. The cost of reprogramming a flash IC may be only $1. Other factors include technical issues, quality factors, and future technologies.

Semiconductors and related devices, Integrated circuits, Memory, Product introduction, Comparison, Vendors, New Technique, EPROM, EEPROM

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