Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) announced that it has added two new drivers to its portfolio of controllers for light-emitting diodes used in a wide range of consumer and handheld displays. The LX1990 dual-programmable current sink provides even lighting of multiple LEDs in the low-cost indicator lights found in phone sets, cameras, automotive displays and consumer […]
Central Semiconductor Corp. (Hauppauge, NY) announced the release of six new DUAL ULTRAmini transistors packaged in the SOT-363 surface-mount case. The new...
Motorola Inc. (Austin, TX), Royal Philips Electronics (Amsterdam, Netherlands) and STMicroelectronics Inc. (STM, Geneva, Switzerland) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to create a comprehensive alliance dedicated to breakthrough semiconductor technology development. The move redefines the industry model for such advanced development, with the goal of creating future-generation technologies and system-on-chip solutions more […]
ON Semiconductor LLC (Phoenix, AZ) introduced its new NCP1570 eight-pin synchronous buck controller that provides a small, cost-effective power supply for computing...
Powerwave Technologies Inc. (Santa Ana, CA) reported net sales of $104.1 million for its first quarter ended March 31, 2002, compared with first-quarter fiscal 2001 revenues of $73.0 million. Powerwave also reported first-quarter net income of $2.7 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.04, for its fiscal first quarter, compared with a net loss […]
Elantec Semiconductor Inc. (Milpitas, CA) reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2002. Net revenues for the second quarter were $25.4 million, representing a decrease of 17 percent from the second quarter of fiscal 2001, and an 11-percent increase from the $22.9 million reported in the first quarter of 2002. Net revenues […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced a three-for-two stock split. The stock split is being implemented to increase trading liquidity and to place the stock in a more attractive trading range for retail investors. The stock split will be effective for stockholders of record after the market closes on April 22, 2002. Additional stock certificates […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) claims to have won a temporary stay of an injunction that was issued against it in connection with its legal dispute with International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA). IXYS reported that the temporary stay on the injunction was issued by the US Court of Appeals. The injunction was entered […]
Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) announced the opening of its eighth design center in Burlington, VT, which will support Linear Technology's existing business base. Vice President and CTO Robert Dobkin stated, "We are extremely pleased with the quality and experience of these new designers. This significantly enhances our design team and gives Linear Technology another […]
Team Up Electronic Co. Ltd. (China) introduced the company's new surface-mount, epoxy-molded tantalum capacitors, which feature capacitance values ranging from 0.1µF to...
Nanjing No. 11 Radio Factory (China) announced its LGCF3216 multilayer chip inductor, which features a minimum Q factor of 20 and a closed magnetic circuit, making it suitable for use in HF applications that require a high Q factor. Applications include mobile phones, pagers, household appliances and PCs. Adopting a monolithic configuration, the product has […]
Cornell Dubilier Electronics Inc. (Liberty, SC) announced that it has acquired the distributor division of North American Capacitor Company's (NACC) Mallory Products Group from a subsidiary of Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (Malvern, PA). Acquired Mallory part numbers will be maintained by Cornell Dubilier, and customers of the Mallory products will be serviced from a new location […]
Alpha Industries Inc. (Woburn, MA) announced that its quad-band InGaP HBT power amplifier module has been designed into two new-generation mobile phones scheduled to be introduced in 2002 by a top-tier wireless handset OEM. Alpha's 137-501 module will be integrated into dual-band, GPRS-compatible handsets that are expected to be introduced in the US, Europe and […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced that net sales and earnings for its fourth quarter ended March 31, 2002, are expected to exceed the guidance provided in the March 12, 2002, midquarter business update. Microchip plans to release comprehensive March quarter and audited fiscal year 2002 sales and earnings information after the close of market […]
O2Micro International Ltd. (George Town, Grand Cayman) was granted 14 claims under US Patent 6,349,386 for its Launch Key controller, which allows users to activate a portable computer and launch an application when the system is off or in a suspended state. The Launch Key controller conserves power by providing an alternative mode for system […]