Linear Technology Corp. (Milpitas, CA) announced its new LTC3201, which can drive up to six LEDs in a parallel configuration from a single-cell lithium-ion battery. It was designed specifically to minimize both input and output noise. The chip also utilizes a constant frequency switching topology to minimize input current noise. To reduce noise to absolute […]
Xicor Inc. (Milpitas, CA) announced that it has named Todd Smathers as senior vice president of operations, reporting to Xicor's President and CEO Lou DiNardo. Smathers will be responsible for all of the company's operations activities, including manufacturing, quality and reliability, product and test engineering, as well as material management, logistics and information technology. Smathers […]
Allegro MicroSystems Inc. (Worcester, MA) announced the release of the first family of programmable uni-polar Hall-effect switches. These devices are one-time externally...
Alliance Semiconductor Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) announced that is has agreed upon terms for the acquisition of PulseCore Semiconductor Inc. (Santa Clara, CA). The expected acquisition cost is approximately $5.0 million. Upon completing the necessary due diligence, the parties expect to complete the acquisition within 60 days. Upon close of the acquisition, Alliance intends to […]
Xiamen Jimson Electronics Co. Ltd. (China) introduced its new metallized polyester film capacitors, which have a non-inductive construction, exhibit good self-healing properties and offer high resistance to moisture. They offer high capacitance values in a compact size. The capacitors can be employed in coupling, decoupling, bypassing and timing circuits; automatic control systems; communications equipment; noise […]
C&D Technologies Inc. (Blue Bell, PA) announced that its third-quarter earnings will be sharply lower than expected because of shortfalls at units that make batteries for industrial vehicles and power-supply products. The company said it expects to earn between $0.14 and $0.16 per share, excluding charges related to a merger that was not completed. The […]
ABC Taiwan Electronics Corp. (Taiwan) introduced the CM4532 Series of wire-wound chip inductors, which are intended for ADSL, xDSL and mobile phone applications. Inductance ranges from 0.1µH to 1mH, with tolerances of ±20 percent and ±10 percent. The inductors are specified with a temperature rise of 20 degrees C (maximum). The operating temperature ranges from […]
Fairchild Semiconductor International (South Portland, ME) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Fairchild Semiconductor Corp., has agreed to privately place $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of five percent convertible senior subordinated notes due 2008. The notes will be unsecured obligations, convertible into common stock of Fairchild Semiconductor International at a conversion price of $30.00 per […]
Nanjing Micro One Electronics Inc. (China) announced its new ME7661 dc/dc converter IC, which features high operational performance with low power dissipation. It can be powered off externally and has an on-chip RC oscillator. The device is housed in a 14-pin DIP or 14-pin SOP. The chip is suitable for the power supplies of LCD […]
Intersil Corp. (Irvine, CA) reported financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2001. Sales were $113.4 million, a decline of 4.1 percent compared to the previous quarter but above previous guidance. Adjusted net income was $11.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share of common stock, significantly surpassing consensus expectations. Including amortization and a one-time […]
IXYS Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) introduced the IXTH10P60 p-channel enhancement-mode power MOSFET, which features a continuous drain current rating of 10A, a...
Microsemi Corp. (Irvine, CA) has received a $4.5 million, two-year contract from a European-based global systems, defense and aerospace company. Microsemi will supply military-grade products from all of its four product groups – power conditioning discretes, power management, transient protection and RF/microwave. The contract can expand to about $6.5 million. "Microsemi sees long-term military/aerospace spending […]
Shanghai Henglian Electronic Component Co. Ltd. (China) announced the MEA Series of axial and oval metallized polyester film capacitors, which are wrapped...
Dynex Power Inc. (Ottawa, Canada) is collaborating with Ecostar Electric Drive Systems (Dearborn, MI) to fabricate prototype power semiconductor modules for potential use in electric vehicles and power conversion systems. Ecostar will be responsible for the design of the power module for application in the Ecostar systems, and Dynex will provide their power module process, […]
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) announced its new MAX6662 digital temperature sensor, which provides a measurement accuracy to within ±1 degree C from 20 to 45 degrees C, ±3 degrees C from -40 to 125 degrees C, and ±5 degrees C from 125 to 150 degrees C. It has an internal 12-bit ADC that […]