http://www.fairchildsemi.com/rss/fcs_news.xml The latest press releases from Fairchild Semiconductor en-us Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1009/PR_Analyst_Day_090210.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, will hold its financial analyst day the afternoon of September 16, 2010, in Santa Clara, California. Fairchild Semiconductor analyst day strategy for the growing opportunities mobile applications energy-efficient products Thu, 2 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1008/PR_FXMA2102_081810.html Mobile device designers require a low power consumption, 2-bit voltage level translator to resolve mixed voltage compatibility issues in I2C bus applications in consumer devices and mobile phones. To meet this demand, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) has developed the FXMA2102 – a configurable dual-voltage supply translator and level shifter that translates voltage levels in I2C bus interface applications. Fairchild Semiconductor Voltage translation Power management Mobile Smart phone Portable I2C Bus Chinese Korean Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1008/PR_Power_Seminars_081610.html Staying updated on the latest technology is one of the challenges engineers face today. Fairchild Semiconductor is pleased to begin its seventh season of worldwide technical seminars starting in September. Power Energy-efficiency Flyback LED Lighting Synchronous Rectification MOSFET Power Supply Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1008/PR_FDZ3N513ZT_081110.html Small Footprint, 1mm2 Boost Switch Saves 60 Percent Board Space in Smartphone Designs boost converter smartphone switch led driver mosfets mobile power Chinese Korean Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1008/PR_FAN5622_080410.html Space-constrained applications, such as handsets, glucometers and other portable devices that require illumination of LCD displays and keypads, now have a linear LED driver option that can save up to 60 percent board space compared to alternate solutions. Fairchild Semiconductor LCD LED Drivers Mobile Portable Flyback Energy-efficiency Korean Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1008/PR_Term_Loan_080310.html Fairchild Semiconductor announced that on July 30, 2010 it voluntarily prepaid its B-1 incremental term loan of $121.6 million. Fairchild Semiconductor power management mobile debt financial Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_GPRC_LED_Lighting_072710.html Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) China-based Global Power Resource(SM) Center (GPRC) has developed a complete LED street lighting solution that provides high efficiency and outstanding thermal performance – as well as high reliability – to increase the lifetime of street lamps. LED lighting Energy-efficiency Power factor correction controller PFC Chinese Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_July_Ruling_072610.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) said it expects to appeal a federal court's decision Friday that the company willfully infringed Power Integrations patents. lawsuit power management mobile Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_FDMS86200_072010.html DC-DC designers need MOSFET solutions that offer lower switching losses and less noise in a compact footprint. Leveraging its advanced process and packaging technologies, as well as system expertise, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) has released a 150V MOSFET with low RDS(ON) (17mOhm MAX) and an optimized Figure of Merit (FOM) (17mOhm * 33nCº Max) to bring high efficiency, lower power dissipation and less heat in a 5mm x 6mm MLP footprint. MOSFET DC-DC Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_FY2010_Q2_Earnings_071510.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile products, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 27, 2010. Fairchild reported second quarter sales of $409.6 million, up 8 percent from the prior quarter and 47 percent higher than the second quarter of 2009. Q2 Financial Result Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:30:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_FPF_1038-39_071410.html Designers of higher-complexity consumer applications like set-top boxes, ultra-mobile PCs, mobile internet devices and eBooks need a power switch solution that can handle the battery management and green energy challenges associated with the higher load currents, lower supply voltages, larger batteries and more dynamic operating conditions found in these applications. Fairchild Semiconductor intellimax load switch mosfets Japanese Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_FAN5362_070610.html As mobile handsets and other portable devices increase their demand for memory storage, there is an emerging need to power increasingly larger SD Flash Memory cards. To meet this requirement, Fairchild Semiconductor developed the FAN5362, a 3MHz 500mA synchronous Buck regulator, using a proprietary architecture with synchronous rectification. The device is ideal for cell phone designers who need to support high capacity (e.g. 8, 16, 32GB, etc.) SD Flash Memory cards. Fairchild Semiconductor Mobile Portable Buck Converter Japanese Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_Q2_Conference_Call_070210.html Fairchild Semiconductor addresses this need with the FAN7930, an active PFC controller for boost PFC applications that operate in critical conduction mode (CRM). This device is ideal for LCD and PDP TV applications, as well as for applications using less than 200W where PFC is mandated, including Class C lighting equipment greater than 25W, and Class D PC, TV and monitors greater than 75W. Fairchild Semiconductor conference call power mobile financial Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1007/PR_FAN7930_070110.html Device Provides Integrated PFC Ready Pin for Advanced Performance, Reduced BOM power factor correction pfc ccm pfc lcd Korean Japanese Chinese Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_FAN460x_062910.html Fully Integrated Power Supply Module Provides Advanced DC-DC Solution for Portable, Industrial and Medical Applications Fairchild Semiconductor portable power supply power module dc-dc Japanese Chinese Korean Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_FT8010_062410.html Fairchild Semiconductor's Reset Timer Simplifies Smartphone "White Screen of Death" Restart Fairchild Semiconductor portable smartphone mobile Japanese Chinese Korean German Italian French Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_Celestica_Award_062110.html Fairchild Semiconductor has been awarded a 2009 Total Cost of Ownership (TCOOTM) Supplier Award from Celestica, a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions. Fairchild Semiconductor energy-efficiency award supply chain Chinese Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_Video_Filter_Capabilities_061710.html Fairchild Semiconductor offers designers video filter solutions that support the move to higher video definition, mobile video and new output requirements, while optimizing system power consumption. Fairchild Semiconductor video filter portable mobile energy efficiency Chinese Japanese Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_EEPW_Award_061010.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) received two prestigious Best Innovation prizes in the annual Power Products Awards from Electronic Engineering and Product World (EEPW), one of China's leading electronic design publications. Fairchild Semiconductor Power factor correction Power management MOSFET Chinese Tue, 8 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_Taiwan_Media_Event_060910.html Locally-Driven Taiwan Solutions Highlight Leadership Position in Power Performance and Rapidly-Expanding Mobile Markets Fairchild Semiconductor mobile applications energy-efficient products Taiwan Global Power Resource Center GPRC AC/DC Notebook adaptors cellphone chargers LCD TVs and LED lighting Notebook Netbook Mobile Desktop LCD panel consumer goods Green mode PWM controller power solutions Wed, 9 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_FSA2000_060810.html Focusing on analog and power functions that enhance user satisfaction and market success, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) offers mobile handset designers an auto-selecting Hi-Speed USB switch with an integrated cap-free headphone audio amplifier. Fairchild Semiconductor usb switch audio amplifier portable Japanese Chinese Korean Tue, 8 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/news/2010/1006/PR_FAN5701_060210.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) brings designers of mobile handsets, gaming devices, MP3 players and other small display applications LED drivers that deliver 92 percent peak efficiency, extending battery life. Fairchild Semiconductor portable LED driver power management Chinese Japanese French German Italian Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EST