http://www.fairchildsemi.com/rss/fcs_news.xml The latest news release from Fairchild Semiconductor en-us Tue, 6 May 2008 17:00:00 EST http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0805/PR_Greenest_Applications_051408.html Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) highly integrated Green FPS power switch, the FSFR2100, received a silver medal for being one of the best IC solutions for energy conservation. Wed, 14 May 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0805/PR_Board_Changes_May08_050908.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that enable energy-efficiency, announced that Mark S. Thompson, president and CEO, has been named Chairman of the company's board of directors. Fri, 9 May 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0805/PR_May08_IR_Conf_050608.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that enable energy-efficiency, announced that Mark Thompson, president and CEO, Mark Frey, executive vice president and CFO, and Dan Janson, vice president of Investor Relations, will present at key financial conferences in May. Tue, 6 May 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0805/PR_FOD_050608.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) provides designers with an easier way to design their motor control, power switch and lighting control applications with random-phase, snubberless triac drive optocouplers. Tue, 6 May 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_Longcheer_Award_042808.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), has received an Excellent Supplier Award from Longcheer, an independent design house for mobile handsets. Fri, 28 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_PCIM_Europe_042508.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) will demonstrate its technologies that maximize energy-savings in Booth 601, Hall 12 at PCIM Europe on May 27-29 in Nuremberg, Germany. Fri, 25 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_SPM-SRM_042208.html SRM-SPM Modules Provide 40 Percent Space Savings for Two-Phase SRM Motor Designs Tue, 22 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_FY2008_Q1_Earnings.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced results for the first quarter that ended March 30, 2008. Thu, 17 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_ASE_041408.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, recently became a member of the Alliance to Save Energy. The Alliance promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security. Mon, 14 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_FAN5355_041008.html FAN5355 Offers Ultra-Low Quiescent Current and Best-in-Class Transient Response for Ultra-Mobile PCs, Medical and Portable Applications Thu, 10 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_FIN324C_040908.html The Award Further Endorses Fairchild’s Commitment to Power Efficiency for Emerging Technologies in China such as 3G (TD-SCDMA) Wed, 9 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_EDAW_NEC_Award_040308.html FAN2106 is the Industry's Smallest, Fully Integrated 6A, 24V-input Synchronous Buck Regulator Thu, 3 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0804/PR_Bipolar_Transistor_040108.html The FJD5555 and FJD5553's Saturation Voltage is the Lowest in the Industry Tue, 1 April 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_EEPW_032808.html The FDD4141 Boosts Performance of Synchronous and Non-Synchronous Buck Applications Fri, 28 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_Suzhou_Fulfillment_Center_032708.html Unique Logistic Solution Provides Local Customers with Greatly Improved Delivery Efficiency Thu, 27 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_Schottky_Diode_032608.html Schottky Diodes in SOD923 Packaging are 50 Percent Smaller than Diodes Packaged in SOD523 Wed, 26 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_CEN_Award_032408.html China Electronics News (CEN) Readers and Industry Practitioners Endorse Fairchild’s Leadership Position as The Power Franchise® Mon, 24 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_FDMD8460_032008.html The FDMS8460 Improves Efficiency in Switching Designs Thu, 20 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_Field_Stop_Trench_IGBTs_031908.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) offers designers, and their customers, a highly energy efficient and reliable solution for applications such as microwave ovens, stove tops, induction heating (IH) rice cookers and IH rice jars. Wed, 19 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_Best_of_Semi_Apps_031708.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) Green FPS power switch, the FSFR2100, was voted February's most popular application-specific IC on semiapps.com. Mon, 17 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_FPF1007_031108.html The FPF1007-1009 Series Provides Multiple Slew Rate Options for Cameras, Handsets and Other Portable Applications Wed, 12 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_PCIM_China_030608.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) solutions that lower standby power, increase efficiency, increase power factor and conserve space will be highlighted in Booth 5200 at PCIM China on March 18-20. Thu, 6 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0803/PR_CRO_100_Best_Corporate_Citizens_030408.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, has been recognized as one of the '100 Best Corporate Citizens' by CRO Magazine in their annual ranking of public companies in the United States. Tue, 4 March 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0802/PR_FCS_IIC_022808.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high-performance products that drive energy-efficiency, will highlight its extensive power product portfolio and Global Power Resource^SM design centers at the International IC-China Conference & Exhibition (IIC-China), in Shenzhen and Shanghai, starting March 3. Thu, 28 February 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0802/PR_IR_Conf_022708.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, today announced that Dan Janson, vice president of Investor Relations, will present at the Raymond James & Associates 29th Annual Institutional Investor Conference at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, March 5, at 8:05am ET Wed, 27 February 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0802/PR_SPM_022608.html The FPP06R001 Offers a Highly Efficient, Reliable and Space-Saving Solution for Secondary Side Rectification for SMPS Designs Tue, 26 February 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0802/PR_Adrian_Chu_SPG_021508.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, has selected Adrian Chu to lead its Standard Products Group (SPG), effective today. Fri, 15 February 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0802/PR_FDD4141_021408.html The FDD4141 Boosts Performance of Synchronous and Non-Synchronous Buck Applications Thu, 14 February 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0802/PR_Allan_Lam_EVP_Sales_020808.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, has appointed Allan Lam to lead the sales and marketing organization worldwide. Fri, 8 February 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0802/PR_India_Offices_020408.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that drive energy-efficiency, has opened a design center in Pune, India. Mon, 4 February 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0801/PR_APEC_2008_013008.html Solutions Meeting Energy Star and 85+ Efficiency Requirements to be Highlighted Wed, 30 January 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0801/PR_EN_Genius_Awards_0108.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) FSBB30CH60B Motion-SPM won "Best Development in Power Modules" and the FSUSB30 USB Switch won the "Most Innovative USB Product" from EN-Genius Network. Wed, 28 January 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0801/PR_FY2007_Q4_Earnings.html Highest Quarterly Sales, Gross Margin and Net Income since 2000. Record Sales for Analog Switches and Smart Power Modules. Thu, 24 January 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0801/PR_FY2007_Q4_Conf_Call_011108.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2007 financial results conference call on Thursday, January 24, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Thu, 11 January 2008 http://fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0801/PR_FAN7316_010808.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the industry’s most integrated CCFL backlight inverter drive ICs providing space and cost savings, superior system reliability and simplified design for N-N half-bridge, push-pull, and P-N full-bridge LCD backlight inverter designs. Tue, 8 January 2008 http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2008/0801/PR_Ultimate_Products_010208.html Single-Bit, Bi-Directional Translator, FET Plus Driver Module and Two-Port Multiplexer Awarded Top Products in Power and Logic Categories Wed, 2 January 2008 http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/FAN5665_122707.html The FAN5665 Saves 20 Percent Board Space in Portable Applications Thu, 27 December 2007 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/EDN_Hot_100_Products_122707.html FAN5350 in WLCSP Package Enables the Smallest Footprint Designs while Achieving 94 Percent Efficiency in Portable Applications Thu, 27 December 2007 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/PR_POWI_Lawsuit_122407.html Fairchild Semiconductor said it is evaluating its options following the dismissal of its patent infringement lawsuit against Power Integrations. Mon, 24 December 2007 http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/30V-40V_MOSFET_122007.html Low impedance 30V-40V MOSFETs lower power dissipation and improve efficiency for high power automotive systems Thu, 20 December 2007 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/PR_Green_Awareness_Day.html Event is a Collaborative Project with PG&E, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the City of San Jose Fri, 14 December 2007 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/PR_IntelliMax_FPF208_FPF219_series_121107.html The FPF218x and FPF219x Series of IntelliMAX™ Load Switches in 1mm x 1.5mm WL-CSP Packaging Offer 60 Percent Space Savings Tue, 11 December 2007 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/PR_FAN5645_120607.html Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) FAN5645, a single wire programmable LED driver, offers a flexible and compact solution for blinking LED indicators. This device records a blinking pattern and plays it indefinitely, eliminating the need for continual system processor control. This results in significant energy savings and longer battery life... Thu, 6 December 2007 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0712/PR_FMDF8704_120507.html Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) FDMF8704 and FDMF8704V optimize efficiency across high, medium and light loads in ultra-dense servers, blade servers, advanced gaming systems, small form factor desktops, media center PCs, graphic cards, networking and telecom equipment, and other DC-DC applications. Tue, 4 December 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/PR_Fan31xx_112707.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) FAN31xx and FAN32xx high-speed low-side gate drivers offer maximum flexibility for power supply designs, providing a wide selection of features and packaging to create compact, highly efficient and reliable power supplies. Tue, 27 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/PR_EU_SOS_Gift_112607.html Donation Targeted at School in The Philippines Mon, 26 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/FCS_EDNC_2007_Award_112207.html Fairchild Semiconductor Wins Two EDN China "Leading Products Innovation Awards" for the Third Year in a Row FXL2TD245 is the industry’s only dual-supply bi-directional translator with independent-direction controls, and the FAN2106 is the industry’s smallest, fully integrated 6A, 24V-input synchronous buck regulator Wed, 21 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/PR_IR__Conferences_111907.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, today announced that Mark Frey, executive vice president and CFO, will present at the following financial conferences... Mon, 19 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/PR_FPS_FSQ0765R_FSQ0565R_111617.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) helps designers reach high efficiency levels to meet stringent energy efficiency standards, low-standby power and EMI regulations worldwide with their new Green FPS switches, the FSQ0765R and FSQ0565R. Fri, 16 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/PR_Justin_Chiang_111507.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, recently appointed Dr. Justin Chiang, Senior Vice President of the newly formed Power Conversion, Industrial & Automotive Product Group. Thu, 15 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/PR_1_5V_MicroFET_110607.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) releases the FDMJ1023PZ and the FDFMJ2P023Z MicroFET power switches for low power (<30V) applications such as charging, asynchronous DC/DC and load switching. Tue, 06 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0711/PR_Green_FPS_FSFR2100_1107.html San Jose, California - November 1, 2007 - Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) highly integrated Green FPS power switch, the FSFR2100, increases power efficiency and system reliability, and reduces valuable design time in resonant converter designs such as telecom power, high end audio amplifiers, large size laser printers and LCD and PDP TV power supplies. Thu, 01 November 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0710/PR_Oct_30_Excellence__award.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, was presented with the "2007 Excellence in Supplier Account Team Service Award" from Cisco. Tue, 30 October 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0710/PR_China_Power_Seminar_1007.html Fifth annual technical seminars offer design and application techniques for power designers Tue, 23 October 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0710/Stealth_II_1007.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) is helping power supply designers achieve higher levels of efficiency in less space with seven new STEALTH II fast-recovery diodes. Thu, 18 October 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0710/PR_FY2007_Q3_Earnings.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Fairchild reported third quarter sales of $426.8 million, up 4 percent from the prior quarter and 2 percent higher than the third quarter of 2006. Thu, 18 October 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0710/PR_FCS_eMEX_2007_1007.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of products that optimize system power, will showcase its products that deliver green, energy-efficient solutions to a wide range of customers at the sixth annual eMEX Suzhou 2007 (18-21 October 2007) exhibition. Mon, 15 October 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0710/PR_FAN7371_1007.html Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE:FSC) high voltage gate driver IC (HVIC) with 4A current driving capability ensures exceptional system reliability and space benefits in consumer and industrial applications. Thu, 11 October 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0710/PR_Q3_2007_Conf_Call.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) will hold its third quarter 2007 financial results conference call on Thursday, October 18, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its third quarter results that day before the market opens. Wed, 10 October 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/PR_PI_0907.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) said it will keep fighting following Friday’s setback in its longstanding patent dispute with Power Integrations Fri, 21 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/FDMS9600_0907.html FDMS96xx series combines High-Side and Low-Side N-Channel MOSFETs in a Compact 5mm x 6mm MLP Package Thu, 20 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/FGB3040CS_EcoSpark_0907.html FGB3040CS lowers power dissipation by 30 Percent Tue, 18 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/SG_Award_0907.html Taiwan's Intellectual Property Bureau names System General in Best Contributor and Best Patented Invention categories Mon, 17 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/PR_Bencuya_Retirement_1007.html Fri, 12 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/FDMF8700_product_award_0907.html Wed, 12 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/PR_Analyst_Day_0907.html Thu, 6 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/PR_RF_Sales_0907.html Wed, 5 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0709/PR_Motion_SPM_0907.html Tue, 4 September 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0708/PR_Citigroup_IR_Conf_0807.html Presentation Available via Webcast Fri, 31 August 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0708/PR_FSSD06_0807.html FSSD06 Expands SD/SDIO/MMC Capability in Multi-Functional Portable Designs Tue, 28 August 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0708/FGH30N60LSD_0807.html Michigan center offers on-site design solutions for automotive customers worldwide Thu, 23 August 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0708/PR_FDS881X_0807.html Fairchild Semiconductor introduces a new series of high-efficiency N-channel MOSFETs that boast up to 8kV ESD (HBM) voltage protection – 90 percent higher than existing devices on the market. Thu, 16 August 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0708/PR_Automotive_Global_Power_Resource_0807.html Michigan center offers on-site design solutions for automotive customers worldwide Mon, 6 August 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0707/FXL4TD245_0707.html The FXL4TD245 provides design flexibility and reduces board space in computing, communications, industrial and ultra-portable applications Tue, 31 July 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0707/PR_Arrow_Distributor_of_the_Year_0707.html Cited for Superior Demand Creation and Point of Sale (POS) Growth Across all European Regions Fri, 27 July 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0707/FXLH1T45_0707.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) announces the FXLH1T45, the industry's only single-bit bi-directional voltage translator with guaranteed operation from 1.1V to 3.6V, providing ease of design for ultra-portable, computing, communication and industrial applications Thu, 26 July 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0707/IntelliMAX_in_MicroFET_0707.html FPF214X and FPF216X series of MLP-packaged advanced load switches provide full system protection for wireless, mobile and personal electronics operating between 1.8V and 5.5V Tue, 24 July 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0707/PR_FY2007_Q2_Earnings.html Fairchild Returns to Sales and Gross Margin Growth in the Second Quarter Thu, 19 July 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0707/PR_FDMF6700_0707.html The FDMF6700 in Fairchild's new 6mm x 6mm MLP power package saves more than 80 percent board space compared to conventional discrete solutions Tue, 10 July 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0707/FAN7710_FAN7711_0707.html New FPF250X series provide up to 2A current-limit protection for a wide variety of low-power industrial, telecom, medical, notebook and consumer applications Mon, 2 July 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0706/PR_RedMere_0607.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high-performance products that optimize system power, has signed a supply agreement with RedMere Technology. Thu, 28 June 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com//news/2007/0706/PR_FPF250X_0607.html New FPF250X series provide up to 2A current-limit protection for a wide variety of low-power industrial, telecom, medical, notebook and consumer applications Wed, 26 June 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0706/PR_ED_Top100_0607.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) has been named one of "The Top 100 Employers in Electronic Design" in a survey conducted by Electronics Design (ED) magazine. Fairchild placed 24 out of 100 total companies that lead in design influence, hiring patterns, rich patent and IP portfolios and substantial R&D budgets. Fri, 15 June 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0706/PR_EDAW_Award_0607.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) PFC-SPM products received a "Power Device Product Award 2006" from Electronic Design & Application World-Nikkei Electronics China (EDAW-NEC). Tue, 5 June 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0706/PR_ISPSD07_Izak_0607.html Dr. Izak Bencuya Delivers Efficiency Message Mon, 4 June 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/MicroFET_May07.html Seven new products add to industry's broadest portfolio of MicroFET™ products targeting low-voltage applications Tue, 27 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/PR_Green_FPS_e-Series_0507.html Fairchild Power Switch (FPS™) meets low-standby power and EMI regulations Tue, 22 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/PR_AOS_0507.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Taiwan-based Alpha & Omega Semiconductor, Ltd. (AOS). Fri, 18 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/FAN2106_TinyBuck_0507.html First in a new family of all-in-one regulators, the MLP-packaged FAN2106 offers up to 95 percent efficiency to improve system thermal performance while simplifying designs Wed, 16 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/PR_SVLG_0507.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), recently joined the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (www.svlg.net), a business trade association actively involved in working with the government to find innovative solutions to issues like transportation and traffic congestion, affordable housing, permit streamlining, improved education and climate change. Wed, 16 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/PR_FDD8424H_0507.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FDD8424H, a complementary 40V MOSFET that provides Dual DPAK packaging and industry-leading thermal dissipation to increase system reliability, reduce board space and decrease overall system cost. Tue, 8 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/PR_IMS_May2007.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) will display its leading-edge RF solutions for 3G handset, WLAN and WiMAX applications at the upcoming International Microwave Symposium ( IMS) conference. Being held June 3 to 8, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the IMS 2007 conference is sponsored by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S) and attracts a worldwide audience of RF/microwave professionals. Mon, 7 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0705/PR_May_IR_Conferences_0507.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, today announced that company executives will attend the following financial conferences in May. Dan Janson, will also attend all of the conferences below except the Deutsche Bank Securities conference in San Francisco, California. Rodrigo Brumana, senior manager, Investor Relations/Business Development will attend this conference with Mr. Frey. Fri, 4 May 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0704/PR_PDP_SPM_042607.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces PDP-SPM™ power modules specifically optimized for driving plasma display panels (PDP). These integrated modules are far superior to discrete solutions when it comes to simplifying designs, easing manufacturing time and costs and improving system performance. Thu, 26 April 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0704/PR_FIN212AC_0407.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FIN212AC, the first µSerDes™ device specifically designed for serializing high-speed signals in multi-megapixel-resolution CMOS and CCD image sensors commonly found in portable products such as cell phones with built-in cameras. Tue, 24 April 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0704/PR_PCIM_Europe_2007.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) will feature its wide range of solutions for industrial applications in Booth 601, Hall 12 at PCIM Europe 2007 on May 22-24. Fairchild, The Power Franchise®, is the global leader in power analog and power discrete technologies, providing energy efficient solutions that deliver high power density and low EMI to answer the needs of industrial designs for automation, motor drives, environmental building control, electronic point of sale, instrumentation and power conversion. Mon, 23 April 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0704/PR_FY2007_Q1_Earnings.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2007. Wed, 18 April 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0704/PR_FAN5336_0407.html FAN5336 offers 87 percent efficiency and board space optimization for small LCD and LED backlight display applications including cell phones, PDAs, MP3s and many other portable designs Wed, 18 April 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0704/LCDTV_Solution_0407.html Fairchild Semiconductor Offers Total Power Device Solutions for Highly Efficient, Reliable and Low-Noise LCD TV Power Designs Tue, 10 April 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0704/PR2007_Q1_Conference_Call.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) will hold its first quarter 2007 financial results conference call on Thursday, April 19, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its first quarter results that day before the market opens. Wed, 4 April 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/PR_FJY30_40_0307.html New FJY30xx and FJY40xx families add 29 new products to Fairchild's broad transistor portfolio Thu, 22 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/FMS6502_0307.html New 8 x 6 video switch matrix reduces board space, time to market and design cost in standard-definition (SD), enhanced-definition (ED) and high-definition (HD) consumer and industrial video products Tue, 20 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/PR_Power_Seminars_2007.html Worldwide Technical Seminars Provide Design, Application, and Simulation Techniques for Power Designers Mon, 19 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/PR_PCIM_China_0307.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the premier global supplier of power analog, power discrete and signal path components that optimize system power, will leverage its proven technologies and design expertise at PCIM China 2007, March 21-23 in Shanghai. Exhibiting in booth #1200 in Hall W1, Fairchild will highlight power products that increase system efficiency and performance, decrease board space and accelerate design cycles. These solutions include the industry's widest range of integrated SPM® devices for optimizing performance and saving space in motor inverter designs; energy-efficient ballast ICs for HID, LED, CFL and LFL lighting systems; as well as an array of industry-leading devices that address the growing need for lowering power consumption in the computing and consumer markets. Thu, 15 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/pr_commemorates_50_10_yr_anniversary.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, celebrates its long and rich history in the semiconductor industry during 2007. This is a monumental year with the company celebrating a 50 year milestone since it was first established in 1957. Wed, 14 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/PR_Q1_MidQuarter_Update_0307.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) the leading supplier of high performance products that optimize power, today reiterated its previous guidance for first quarter 2007 revenue to be down 3 to 6 percent and gross margins to be 50-100 basis points lower sequentially. This guidance does not include the results of consolidating System General Corporation. Wed, 7 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/PR_CitiGroup_IR_Conf_0307.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, announced today that Pete Groth, vice president, Business Development, and Rodrigo Brumana, senior manager, Investor Relations, will attend Citigroup's Small & Mid-Cap Conference. Mon, 5 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0703/PR_FDMF8700_0207.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FDMF8700, the first model in a new suite of highly integrated "FET Plus Driver Multi-chip Modules" for use in high-current synchronous buck applications supporting Intel's DrMOS Vcore DC-DC converter standard. Thu, 1 March 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0702/IIC_China_0207.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, will showcase its solutions for efficient, high-performance designs at IIC-China 2007. Fairchild's exhibit on March 5-6 in Shenzhen (Booth #2E01) and March 13-14 in Shanghai (Booth #4G01) will highlight power and signal path products that improve energy efficiency in today's applications. Tue, 20 February 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0702/PR_FDB2614_0207.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) new FDB2614 (200V) and FDB2710 (250V) N-channel MOSFETs are designed specifically to provide industry-leading system efficiency and space optimization in plasma display panel (PDP) applications. Tue, 13 February 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0702/PR_FPG_Analyst_Day_0207.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced that Dr. Izak Bencuya, executive vice president and general manager of the Functional Power Group, and members of his management team, will review the company's power technology, products and business strategy from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT, on February 22, 2007, at the company's offices in San Jose, California. Mon, 12 February 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0702/PR_APEC_Feb07.html Mark Thompson, president and CEO of Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), will address the global challenges facing power semiconductor suppliers in a keynote speech at the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) to be held February 25-March 1, 2007 in Anaheim, California. Dr. Thompson will speak at the conference's plenary discussion at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26. Fri, 9 February 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0702/fin324c_pr0207.html Second-generation FIN324C offers up to 65% less current consumption than first-generation technology, eliminates external clock and offers dual-display capability Thu, 8 February 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0702/PR_SG_to_Close_020807.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced the successful completion of the previously-announced tender offer by one of its wholly owned subsidiaries to acquire up to 100 percent of the outstanding shares of System General Corporation for NT$93 per share. 65,459,517 shares of System General stock were acquired on February 5, 2007, representing 95.59 percent of System General's outstanding shares. The tender offer expired as scheduled and was not extended. The total amount paid for the tendered shares was approximately $US 185.7 million, based on current exchange rates. The purchase price was funded with cash. The company intends to acquire the remaining System General shares through a share swap and merger, provided that certain conditions are met, including regulatory approvals, which the company expects to obtain. Thu, 8 February 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0702/fod3180_pr_0207.html Adding to its industry-leading power portfolio, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the first in a new family of high-frequency optically isolated MOSFET gate drivers capable of driving up to 30A / 1200V in industrial applications. Exhibiting a 200ns (max) rise/fall time rate, the FOD3180 (2A) and FOD3181 (0.5A) quickly turn the power MOSFET on and off to limit power dissipation. The FOD3180 device features high 2A peak output current that allows a wide range of MOSFETs to be driven without additional amplification. These isolated MOSFET drivers are best used for increasing system efficiency and reliability in applications such as solar inverters, high-performance uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC/DC converters, and plasma display panels (PDP). They also enhance Fairchild's comprehensive offering of power-optimized products to offer designers a total milliwatts-to-kilowatt solution. Tue, 6 February 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0701/FSHDMI04_pr_0107.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) FSHDMI04 high-definition multi-media interface (HDMI) switch has been selected by Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd. (XOCECO) for use in its new 42-inch LCD TV (model LC-42FY27). A leading multi-national manufacturer and exporter of consumer electronics, Shanghai-based XOCECO chose the FSHDMI04 for its industry-leading protection features, high-bandwidth and low power consumption. Another key selection factor was Fairchild's HDMI pre-testing support that resulted in the XOCECO TV easily attaining HDMI certification. Fri, 26 January 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0701/PR_FY2006_Q4_Earnings.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006. Fairchild reported fourth quarter sales of $418.3 million, flat from the prior quarter and 13 percent higher than the fourth quarter of 2005. Thu, 25 January 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0701/PR_SG_Tender_Success_011607.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced that as of January 11, 2007 at least 53 percent of System General shares had been tendered in response to Fairchild's tender offer announced on January 2, 2007, effectively ensuring the company will acquire the Taipei-based analog semiconductor company. As the minimum acceptance level for the tender was 50.1 percent of outstanding shares, Fairchild now expects to end its tender offer on January 31, 2007 in Taipei, purchase the majority of System General's shares in early February, and assume legal control of System General in mid-March. Completion of the tender offer remains subject to regulatory approvals, which the company expects to obtain. The company expects to complete a share swap and merger and assume 100 percent ownership of System General by the end of the second quarter of 2007. Tue, 16 January 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0701/FMS6141_pr_0107.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the industry's largest supplier of highly integrated video filter/drivers, now offers a 4th order, single-channel filter/driver with an 8kV ESD rating and SC70 package option. The new FMS6141's active filtering approach improves system reliability and image quality compared to passive solutions and also lowers component count by approximately 20 percent to help reduce test time, design time and inventory costs. The FMS6141 is ideal for applications that require single-channel video filtering and driving such as portable DVD players and printers for digital still cameras. Tue, 16 January 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0701/FSC_Plans_to_Appeal_Ruling_in_ZTE_Lawsuit.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading supplier of power semiconductors, today announced it will appeal a judgment by the Intermediate People's Court of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China, in favor of Zhongxing Telecom Ltd. (ZTE). The judgment ordered Fairchild to pay RMB65,733,478 (approximately $8.4 million at current exchange rates) to ZTE. Fairchild Semiconductor maintains that the product liability claims are invalid. Fairchild will appeal to the Higher People's Court of Guangdong Province. Fri, 5 January 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2007/0701/PR_System_General_0701.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced that it expects to launch a tender offer to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Taipei-based System General Corporation (6280.TW) for NTD 93 per share in cash through a wholly owned Fairchild subsidiary. Mon, 1 January 2007 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0612/FAN7529_30_PR_1206.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces critical conduction mode (CRM) power factor correction (PFC) controller ICs specially designed to meet stringent stand-by power and harmonic regulations affecting ballast, notebook adaptors, LCD TVs and LCD monitors. The FAN7529 and FAN7530 utilize a patent-pending variable on-time control method to achieve industry-leading Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) performance (‹10 percent at 25 percent load, 265Vac) for excellent system reliability. They also easily meet stand-by power regulations by reducing input-voltage sensing loss to approximately 100mW. These highly integrated PFC controllers, the FAN7529/FAN7530, eliminate components compared to both passive solutions and similar controllers on the market, therefore helping designers to reduce part count and save system costs. Tue, 12 December 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0612/FSUSB30_PR_1206.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces a USB 2.0 switch that maximizes board real estate and downloading performance in today's increasingly compact and sophisticated electronics. The FSUSB30 combines industry-leading bandwidth (>720MHz), low on-capacitance (6pF) and the highest available ESD protection (8kV) in a very small (1.4mm x 1.8mm x 0.55mm) UMLP device. These attributes result in rapid data transfer, diminished ESD effects and excellent signal integrity. In addition to saving space in even the smallest end applications, the FSUSB30's fast switching performance makes it ideal for a myriad of products that switch between USB/high-frequency signals, from slider cell phones and MP3 players to notebooks and in-car entertainment centers. Thu, 7 December 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0612/FY2006_MidQ4_Update.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) the leading supplier of high performance products that optimize power, today reiterated its previous guidance for fourth quarter 2006 revenue to be flat to up 2% and gross margins to be 50 - 200 basis points lower sequentially. Thu, 7 December 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0612/FXL2TD245_PR_1205.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FXL2TD245, the first dual-supply bi-directional translator on the market configurable for both uni-directional and independent bi-directional voltage translation between two logic levels. In addition to offering designers unparalleled design flexibility in a wide variety of low-voltage applications, this MicroPak™-packaged translator helps them dramatically save board space. The FXL2TD245 measures only 0.55mm x 1.6mm x 2.1mm, which is 80 percent smaller than comparable dual-supply translators in SOIC packages. It also replaces two 1-bit components used in typical designs. This ultra-compact translator is ideal for use in cell phones, PDAs, gaming devices and other portable applications, although its wide voltage range (1.1-3.6V) accommodates the voltage requirements of a variety of consumer and industrial applications. Tue, 5 December 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0612/Trial_Status_POWI_1206.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) announced today that its jury trial set to begin Monday against Power Integrations, Inc. has been canceled by order of the Delaware U.S. District Court. The court questioned whether the KSR v. Teleflex case, currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, and argued only days ago on November 28, 2006, might impact the dispute between Fairchild and Power Integrations. The court found that the same issue of obviousness, a defense to the validity of the Power Integrations patents, "permeates the validity contentions in this case." At issue in the KSR case is whether the defense of obviousness has been improperly restricted by lower court rulings. The court reset the Power Integrations v. Fairchild Semiconductor jury trial on validity issues to May 7, 2007. Fri, 1 December 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/FAN7383_1106.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces industry-leading high-voltage gate driver ICs (HVIC) that feature an innovative common-mode dv/dt noise canceling circuit for achieving excellent noise immunity. The FAN7383, FAN7384 and FAN73832 offer savings of at least 50 percent PCB area compared to optocoupler or pulse transformer-based solutions. Their high performance ensures superior system reliability and energy efficiency when compared to similar HVICs on the market. Fairchild's HVICs are the optimal solution for driving MOSFETs and IGBTs in a wide array of consumer and industrial applications up to 600V. These include inverter motor drives, switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) and electronic ballasts. Tue, 30 November 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/fdz191p_PR_1106.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FDZ191P, the industry's smallest footprint P-channel MOSFET offering the optimal thermal and electrical performance necessary for power conversion, charging and load management in an array of low-voltage (less than 20V), high-volume portable electronics. Applications that particularly benefit from the features of this device include cell phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, medical devices and other portable products that increasingly pack "smart" functionality into smaller spaces. Tue, 28 November 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/fhp3194_pr_1106.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, announced today that President and CEO, Mark Thompson and Vice President of Investor Relations, Dan Janson, will present at key financial conferences during November and December. Wed, 22 November 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/fhp3194_pr_1106.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FHP3194, the industry's first 1.2GHz 4:1 analog multiplexer. Boasting an 800MHz small-signal and 500MHz large-signal -3dB bandwidth (at G=2), the FHP3194 offers approximately 25 percent higher bandwidth than comparable devices. This performance makes it the only multiplexer on the market today with the bandwidth capable of exceeding the high-resolution requirements for high-definition (HD), 1080p and 1080i, and PC graphic video signals. With 0.1dB gain flatness to 90MHz at 2Vpp, it also ensures predictable performance in high-frequency designs. This multiplexer offers designers the highest performing and most reliable solution for switching and driving high-speed video applications, including HDTVs, test and medical equipment, security systems and many other high-frequency products that require multiple I/O switching. Tue, 21 November 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/SPM_SMD_PR_1106.html Enhancing its portfolio of Smart Power Modules (SPM&#153;), Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FSB50325S (250V), FSB50250S (500V) and FSB50450S (500V), three new Motion-SPM™ devices available in 29mm x 12mm surface-mount-device (SMD) packages. The Motion-SPM in SMD enables designers to achieve the highest levels of energy efficiency, compactness and low electromagnetic interference (EMI) required by small (50-125W) inverter motor drive applications such as water pumps, dishwasher motors and fan motors. By virtue of their high amount of integration and advanced packaging, these modules also dramatically simplify designs, speed time to market and reduce total system cost. Wed, 15 November 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/ultrafet_pr_1106.html Expanding its broad portfolio of power switch solutions, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) announces new 100V, 200V and 220V N-channel UltraFET devices available in ultra-compact (3mm x 3mm) molded leadless packages (MLP). These devices are ideal for primary-side switches in isolated DC/DC converter applications, such as work stations, telecom and networking equipment, where improving system efficiency and saving board space are mandatory design goals. Thu, 9 November 2006 17:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/electronica2006_1106.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced that the company's products found at the core of many of today's consumer, industrial, automotive and ultra-portable applications, will be on display at electronica 2006, hall A6, booth 161, being held in Munich, Germany, November 14-17. Mon, 6 November 2006 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0611/EDN_China_Award_1106.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced that the company received two leading products accolades in the prestigious EDN China Innovation Awards 2006. Fairchild's FMS6151 video filter/driver was a leading product in the competitive Analog and Mixed Signal ICs category, while the FPDB20PH60 series SPM™ was a leading product in the Power Devices and Module category. Thu, 2 November 2006 16:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2006/0610/fsa201_221_pr1006.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) highly integrated multi-media switches offer an industry-leading combination of features, performance and packaging for a range of portable applications. The FSA201 and FSA221 integrate both USB and negative swing (low-distortion) audio switching functionality into a single package. Mon, 30 October 2006 17:00:00 EST