Start with the news release EASA certifies avionics unit with Altera processor from Altera, which we summarised at the time by saying "The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a safety-critical avionics system that includes a DO-254/ED-80-certifiable version of Altera's Nios II embedded processor.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Globtek offers desktop-style power supplies from Globtek: "Globtek has launched the GT-41133 series of desktop-style power supplies with IEC 60320/C6, C8 or C14 inlets.".
 
In December 2010, we covered the news from MSC Vertriebs - take a look at DC/DC converters suited for critical applications which says: "MSC is offering the 92D series DC/DC converters from YDS, which are suited for use in critical applications. ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from XP Power, AC/DC power supplies suit harsh environments, as well as Foremost offers Emobility charging connectors from Foremost Electronics, and Microcontrollers designed for multi-applications from NXP Semiconductors.