Darnell Group Inc. (Corona, CA) announced publication of its latest report, "DC-DC Converter Modules: Global Market Forecasts and Competitive Environment, Eighth Edition." The new updated 363-page report provides a detailed and in-depth examination of the dc-dc converter market and the trends that drive this market. Dc-dc converter opportunities and threats are exposed in an analysis […]
Primarion Inc. (Tempe, AZ), a mixed-signal semiconductor company that provides digital control of power solutions, announced the expansion of its global sales team. Primarion selected Chris Henningsen to serve as Vice President of Sales, where he will be responsible for driving Primarion's revenue growth with customers worldwide, focusing on increasing market penetration and accelerating demand […]
Analog Devices Inc. (ADI, Wilmington, MA) added a new member to its family of digitally programmable amplifiers with the introduction of a...
Volterra Semiconductor Corp. (Fremont, CA), a provider of analog and mixed-signal power management semiconductors, reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2005. Net revenue for the first quarter of 2005 was $14.6 million compared to net revenue of $7.6 million for the first quarter of 2004 and level with net revenue of […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced its new 1.5 A LTC3026 very low dropout (VLDO) linear regulator with input voltage capability...
Magnetek Inc. (Chatsworth, CA), a manufacturer of digital power products for communications, information technology, alternative energy, power generation, transportation and commercial fuel cells, announced that a decision has been reached in a long-standing patent dispute between the company and Ole K. Nilssen. In April 1998, Nilssen filed a lawsuit alleging infringement of patents pertaining to […]
AMI Semiconductor Inc. (AMIS, Pocatello, ID), a manufacturer of application-specific integrated circuits and structured digital products, announced the appointment of Soanar Pty Ltd. as a distributor and technical representative for the company in Australia and New Zealand. The agreement supports the AMIS growth strategy for its business in the Asia-Pacific region by strengthening its local […]
Analog Devices Inc. (ADI, Wilmington, MA) introduced the ADM1041, a highly-integrated, advanced secondary-side controller targeted for high-availability >300 W ac-dc power supplies...
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Austin, TX) reported revenues of $105 million for the first quarter of 2005, a 10% increase over the fourth quarter. First-quarter, fully diluted GAAP earnings per share increased 29% sequentially to $0.31. GAAP operating income for the first quarter was $19.8 million dollars, or 19% of revenue. Excluding a $753,000 non-cash charge […]
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Austin, TX) announced that Dan Rabinovitsj has been promoted to Vice President of the company's wireless products group. Rabinovitsj is one of the founding members of Silicon Laboratories' wireless team and has been serving in senior leadership positions since the group's inception. Rabinovitsj will replace Ed Healy, who served as Vice President […]
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Austin, TX) announced that Daniel Artusi has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer and from the board of directors to pursue other interests. Nav Sooch, Chairman of the Board of Directors, was named as interim Chief Executive Officer. "I would like to thank Dan for his many contributions to Silicon Laboratories. […]
Summit Microelectronics Inc. (San Jose, CA), a supplier of programmable, mixed-signal, power management platform solutions, introduced its new SMR 101 programmable RESET...
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ), a provider of microcontroller (MCU) and analog semiconductors, introduced its new MCP1630 power supply pulse-width modulation (PWM)...
Nextek Power Systems Inc. (Ronkonkoma, NY), a manufacturer of dc power networks and accessories for variable speed motor controllers, announced the launch of its new high-efficiency 75 kW Digital Power Gateway to be manufactured under an agreement with Ballard Power Systems Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada). The Nextek Digital Power Gateway is designed for commercial buildings […]
Silicon Laboratories Inc. (Austin, TX) debuted its new Si825x family of patented single-chip digital power supply controllers that combine the flexibility and...