Fairchild Semiconductor's Single and Dual Comparators
Help Solve Supply Chain Management Challenges; Standardizes Multiple Sources

Solution Enables Different Audio Jacks to be Used in Same Device

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SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 10, 2011 –Purchasing managers and supply chain management are faced with many challenges. Among them – the need to ensure they have a constant, reliable source for the devices they need. Working closely with a key customer, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, developed the FAN156 low voltage comparator and the FAN256 dual low voltage comparator to provide supply chain flexibility.

Engineers at Fairchild leveraged existing core design IP for comparator technology to rapidly develop devices to meet specific customer demands. By having both single and dual low voltage comparator options, the solution provided the customer the flexibility they needed by offering the option to use one or the other – or both – depending on the application requirements. In addition, it simplified their supply chain management having both solutions available from one source.

The FAN156 and FAN256 are low power comparators that typically consume less than 10µA of supply current. They are guaranteed to operate at a low voltage of 1.6V and are fully operational up to 5.5V, making them ideal for use in 1.8V, 3.0V and 5.0V systems. These comparators are ideal for applications including mobile phones, alarm and security systems, personal digital assistants, computers and portable medical devices.

In mobile applications, the FAN156 and FAN256 help reduce the 3-times falling issue associated with slow insertion of an audio headset jack, as well as enable different audio headset jacks to be used in the same device. Both devices feature a complementary push-pull P- and N-channel output stage capable of driving a rail-to-rail output swing with a load ranging up to 5.0mA.

The FAN156 is packaged in 6-lead, 1.0 x 1.45mm MicroPak™ package, while the FAN256 is packaged in an 8-lead, 1.6 x 1.6mm MicroPak package.

By integrating leading circuit technologies into tiny, advanced packaging, Fairchild offers mobile users advantages while reducing the size, cost and power of designs. Fairchild engineers work closely with every manufacturer to achieve faster time to market, and to identify size, cost and power improvements in subsequent generations.

Additionally, Fairchild provides proactive, open and transparent supply chain management, allowing customers to meet inventory and manufacturing requirements, a key in maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

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Price:  in 1,000 quantity pieces

FAN156          US $0.12

FAN256          US $0.18

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 8-10 weeks ARO

Contact Information:

To contact Fairchild Semiconductor about this product, please go to: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/cf/sales_contacts/.

For information on other products, design tools and sales contacts, please visit: http://www.fairchildsemi.com.

Note to Editor: For a datasheet in PDF format, please go to:
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN156.pdf
http://www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN256.pdf

Editorial Contacts:

Fairchild Semiconductor:
Paul R. Hughes
Product PR Manager
1 (800) 341-0392 X 3110
Email: paul.hughes@fairchildsemi.com

Agency:
Sarah Thomas
Topaz Partners
1 (781) 404-2427
Email: fairchild@topazpartners.com

About Fairchild Semiconductor:
Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) – global presence, local support, smart ideas. Fairchild delivers energy-efficient, easy-to-use and value-added semiconductor solutions for power and mobile designs. We help our customers differentiate their products and solve difficult technical challenges with our expertise in power and signal path products. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.