The Marketing Committee meeting included a luncheon and was well attended as usual. Frank Cirolia, Committee Co-chair reviewed the activities of the committee over the past year and led the discussion of possible activities for the coming year. The past year was a very busy one – the committee issued several press releases and updated the slide presentation which introduces PSMA and explains the benefits of membership. At the suggestion of the Marketing Committee awards were given for the best presentations in each track and poster session during APEC 2010. The Marketing Committee also conducted a review of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing PSMA which will be reviewed more thoroughly by the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors.

Co-chair Lou Pechi led a lively discussion about the results of the most recent PSMA survey of the membership. 

The Magnetics Committee also held a meeting during APEC.  Committee Co-chairs Steve Carlsen and Ed Herbert reviewed recent activities including results of phase 1 of a study on Core Loss conducted at Dartmouth University and discussed possible projects for the coming year that would provide benefits to the membership and to the industry. The Magnetics Committee also sponsored a Special Presentation session at APEC 2010 on Inductive Components.

Ed Bloom, Ed Herbert & Steve Carlsen at the Magetics Committee meeting

The Packaging and Semiconductor Committees held a joint meeting and discussed the accomplishments of the past year and possible projects for 2010. The Packaging Committee also had a Special Presentation session at APEC about Power Supply on Chip.

The Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Committees each met and reviewed their accomplishments during the past year. The Energy Efficiency Database on the PSMA web site continues to be popular with members and others in the industry. The data base is available on the PSMA web site and is updated on a regular basis. The Alternative Energy Committee presented a Special Session at APEC on Power Electronics and Alternative Energy.

The Nanotechnology Committee, chaired by Tony Laviano and Chuck Mullett, also had a Special Presentation Session at APEC on Nanotechnology. In addition to that, Tony was a speaker at the Plenary Session. The committee has been quite active during the past year, with well attended monthly teleconferences. The Nanotechnology Forum on the PSMA web site has been updated with information for our members and the community at large.

A complete listing of all PSMA committees can be found on the PSMA web site. Most of the committees manage their own Technical Forums on psma.com. The forums provide information on their current activities, upcoming industry events and resources, including useful web sites.

Carl Blake, Chuck Mullett, Jeff Rosedale & Tony Laviano at the Nanotechnology Committee Meeting

Participating in one or more committees is the best way to increase the benefits from your PSMA membership. You are encouraged to join a committee and get involved in their activities. You can see a list of committees on the PSMA web site. Most committees meet once a month for up to one hour by teleconference. You are welcome to attend a committee meeting before making a decision to participate with the group. View a list of upcoming committee meetings. If you are interested in attending one of the meetings, please contact the Association Office for call-in information.

In addition to the meetings of the PSMA committees, there was a meeting of members who are interested in promoting PSMA activities in India. Dhaval Dalal led the meeting and continues to explore ways to expand PSMA in India.

Dhaval Dalal leads a discussion about opportunities for PSMA in India

Arnold Alderman, Carl Blake, Aung Tu & Chuck Mullett at the Technology Roadmap Committee meeting

Of course not all of the meetings at APEC were work related. This annual event is also a time for people to renew friendships and socialize with colleagues. After the workshop on Saturday, the Technology Roadmap Committee members relaxed over dinner and refreshments.

There was a dinner on Sunday night for the APEC sponsors and on Tuesday evening PSMA hosted a Hospitality Suite which was well received and attended. The APEC banquet and entertainment took place on Wednesday night around the pool at the Renaissance Hotel.

Dolores and Ed Sidor at the dinner for APEC sponsors

Frank and Betsy Cirolia at the dinner for APEC sponsors

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