Start with the news release PoL DC/DC converters suit data communications from Murata Power Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Murata Power Solutions has introduced the OKL-T/1-W12 to its Okami series of point of load (PoL) DC/DC converters for embedded applications such as powering on-board ICs in wireless equipment.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release DC/DC module provides POL power management from Intersil: "Intersil has introduced a digital DC/DC power module designed to provide point-of-load (POL) power management in applications such as servers, telecommunications, networking and storage equipment.".
 
In February 2011, we covered the news from Aries Electronics - take a look at Aries offers fine-pitch bump adapters which says: "Aries Electronics is offering adapters that convert TSSOP, QFP and other fine-pitch devices to any other fine-pitch bumped package or routing configuration down to 0.4mm pitch.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from ZF Electronics, ZF launches range of sub-sub-miniature switches, as well as ChipSESD devices help to protect mobile phones from Tyco Electronics, and Accu-Guard fuses suitable for handheld devices from AVX.