https://www.fairchildsemi.com/rss/fcs_news.xml The latest press releases from Fairchild Semiconductor en-us Thur, 28 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130327-Reports-Favorable-Results.html SAN JOSE, Calif., March 27, 2013 – Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, reported that a federal appeals court vacated almost all of a $12.9 million damages award against the company in its long-running patent litigation against Power Integrations, Inc. Lawsuit Power Integrations Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130313-FOD8318.html The FOD8318 consists of an integrated gate drive optocoupler featuring low RDS(ON) CMOS transistors to drive the IGBT from rail-to-rail, and isolated feedback circuitry for fault sensing. It provides an Active Miller Clamp function to shut off the IGBT during high dv/dt situations without the need of a negative supply voltage. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile Smart Gate Driver Optocoupler IGBT drivers driving fast-switching power IGBTs driving MOSFETs Optoplanar coplanar packaging technology Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130305-Highlights-Source-to-System.html During APEC 2013, March 17-21, 2013, in booth 209 at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, Calif., Fairchild Semiconductor, (NYSE: FCS) puts the focus on engineers, and invites visitors to share their design challenges with power experts to find solutions that support their overall success. APEC 2013 Fairchild Fairchild Semiconductor power mobile power and mobile semiconductor solutions motor control applications power efficiency solutions for lighting power efficiency solutions for DC-DC conversion power efficiency solutions for industrial power power efficiency solutions for motion control automotive semiconductor solutions power over ethernet semiconductor solutions silicon carbide renewable energy semiconductor solutions Tue, 5 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130304-BLDC-PMSM-Motor-Controller.html The FCM8531 is a 3-phase, hybrid BLDC/PMSM controller with two parallel processors – an advanced motor controller (AMC) and an embedded microcontroller (MCU) – that provides a complete, one-chip solution for complex motor control applications. The two core processors work independently but collaboratively to exchange data through an internal communications interface that helps to avoid system hang-ups and improves hardware protection. Fairchild Semiconductor Fairchild FCS power motor control brushless DC motor control BLDC motor control permanent magnet synchronous motor design PMSM design motor control portfolio complete motor system solution auxiliary power supply power factor correction (PFC) gate drivers smart power module (SPM) solutions Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130226-Receives-Two-Prestigious.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high-performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, has been named a winner of two prestigious media awards in China. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile high-performance power mobile semiconductor solutions TRIAC dimming LED lighting applications USB charger lower standby power consumption Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130226-to-Showcase-High.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high-performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, will exhibit the latest in high-performance power solutions at electronica China 2013, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Hall E1, Booth 1202, March 19-21. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile electronica China high-performance power solutions integrated IC solutions motion control brushless DC controllers silicon carbide silicon carbide technology industrial applications renewable applications automotive semiconductor solutions energy efficient power supplies optocouplers LED Lighting solutions DC-DC conversion solutions Power Supply WebDesigner RF power battery management USB detection haptic drivers video and USB routing Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130220-Haptic-Drivers-Provide.html The FAH4830 haptic driver provides a touch sensation when a user interacts with a touch screen. The sensory interaction between the user and mobile device – such as tablets, PCs, medical devices, video games systems and smart phones – creates a more local effect and assures the user of a correct "point-of-touch" on the screen. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile Haptics Haptic Drivers haptic technology touch screen technology touch sensation inventive mobile solutions Fairchild Fairchild Semiconductor mobile Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130213-Focus-on-Enriched.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high-performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, will focus on mobile innovation at Mobile World Congress (MWC), 25-28 February, 2013, in Hall 7, Booth 7I120 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. Fairchild Semiconductor Mobile World Congress MWC mobile mobile technology leader core power battery management RF power USB detection video and USB routing haptic drivers high voltage charging touch screen technology RF power management solutions Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130206-Showcases-Low-Mid.html During Strategies in Light 2013, February 12-14, 2013, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, Calif., Fairchild Semiconductor will demonstrate LED driver applications, including the highly integrated PFC and PWM controllers, which allow designers to reduce BOM count, enable smaller lamp sizes, eliminate design complexity, and improve overall lighting efficiency. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power LED lighting solutions Strategies in Light LED driver applications web-based design tools simulation tools PFC controllers high voltage gate drivers high voltage MOSFETs Wed, 6 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130128-Shorted-Anode-IGBTs.html With advancements over the typical non-punch-through (NPT) IGBT technology, Fairchild's shorted-anode silicon technology offers a lower saturation voltage of over 12 percent less than the same rating NPT-trench IGBT. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power induction heating lower conduction losses superior switching performance higher efficiency increased system reliability high-voltage field-stop shorted-anode trench IGBTs Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130124-Reports-Results-for.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 30, 2012. Fairchild reported fourth quarter sales of $333.4 million, down 7 percent from the prior quarter and 2 percent lower than the fourth quarter of 2011. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS Earnings Report Q4 2012 power mobile industrial power automotive solutions LED lighting LED, DC-DC conversion Renewable Energy Energy Management silicon IGBT gate driver ICs optocoupler motion control MOSFET Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130121-FAN6756-Single-Chip.html Fairchild Semiconductor has announced that its FAN6756 PWM controller, featuring mWSaver™ technology, has been selected as an Outstanding Solution in the 2012 China Best ICs and Solutions Award in the Smart Energy category. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile FAN6756 PWM controller switch-mode power supply SMPS reduce power loss LCD TVs LCD monitors printers notebooks game consoles no-load power consumption energy efficiency standards board space Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130114-2-in-1-Power-Switch.html The highly integrated FSL1x series is a two-chip-one-package design with an avalanche-rugged 650-800V SenseFET and a current-mode pulse width modulator (PWM) that is specifically designed to reduce component count and system costs for offline SMPS. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile switch mode power supply SMPS energy regulations FPS green-mode power switches pulse width modulator PWM offline SMPS standby power consumption passive component SenseFET MOSFET mid-voltage MOSFET flyback controllers Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20130107-Dual-Cool-Package.html Fairchild has expanded and improved its Dual Cool packaging portfolio, an industry-standard pin-out package with top-side cooling, to include a 40-100V mid-voltage series. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile Dual Cool DC-DC Power MOSFET synchronous rectifying MOSFETs power density board space FDMS8320LDC FDMS86500DC FDMS86300DC FDMS86101DC Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121220-Enriches-the-Mobile.html At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., January 8 – 11, 2013, Fairchild will conduct one-on-one customer meetings at the Venetian to discuss the company's full range of analog and power mobile solutions, as well as future technologies that continue to enhance the user experience of mobile devices. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile CES battery life usage times mobile solutions smart phone tablets battery management USB wireless RF haptic analog mobile Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121212-High-Voltage-MOSFETs.html Offered in two product families, the SuperFET II and SuperFET II Easy Drive, these MOSFETs offer a smaller stored energy in output capacitance (Eoss) for higher efficiency in light-load conditions and best-in-class robust body diode for increased system reliability in resonant converters. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile MOSFETs SuperFET AC-DC switch-mode power supply SMPS power management industrial power motion control body diode servers telecom computing Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121203-40V-PowerTrench.html Utilizing Fairchild's shielded-gate technology, the FDB9403 improves resistance and reduces capacitance. The device delivers a 20 percent lower RDS(ON) than its closest competitors, as well as a low Qg value that reduces power dissipation and ultimately improves overall efficiency. Fairchild Semiconductor FSC Power Mobile power steering systems automotive power control reduce capacitance in power steering systems reduce resistance in power steering systems MOSFET electrical power steering suspension control power train management Mon, 3 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121128-High--and-Low-Side-SR.html To help designers meet strict energy regulations, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) has developed the FAN6224 secondary-side synchronous rectifier (SR) controller to provide design flexibility and improve overall system efficiency. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS Power Mobile SR controller synchronous rectifier AC-DC flyback converter desktop PCs servers workstations green mode operation energy saving energy regulations continuous conduction mode discontinuous conduction mode CCM DCM quasi-resonant QR PWM frequency tracking PWM PWM controller Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121120-Secures-Two-Finalists.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, has announced that its FL7730 PWM controller and Power Supply WebDesigner (PSW) have been selected as finalists in the prestigious 2012 EDN China Innovation Awards. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS Power Mobile Fairchild semiconductor Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121113-Silicon-Carbide-(SiC).html Fairchild Semiconductor extends its leadership position in innovative high-performance power transistor technology with the announcement of silicon carbide (SiC) technology solutions ideally suited for power conversion systems. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile Fairchild optocoupler gate driver MOSFET power supply inverters fault sensing IGBT noise immunity industrial power Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121018-Reports-Results-for.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), the leading global supplier of power semiconductors, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Fairchild reported third quarter sales of $358.8 million, down 1 percent from the prior quarter and 11 percent lower than the third quarter of 2011. Third quarter revenue includes approximately a $3 million insurance recovery related to the Thailand flooding which was included in the original assumptions for third quarter guidance. Fairchild Semiconductor Fairchild FCS Earnings Report Q3 2012 power mobile industrial power automotive solutions LED lighting LED DC-DC conversion Renewable Energy Energy Management silicon IGBT gate driver ICs optocoupler motion control MOSFET Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121016-Present-at-the-9th.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, will present at the 9th China International Exhibition and Forum on Solid State Lighting, 5-7 November, 2012, in Guangzhou, China. Fairchild Semiconductor power mobile FCS Solid State Lighting China International Exhibition LED LED lighting Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121015-New-Smart-Gate.html The FOD8316 optocoupler offers the critical protection necessary for preventing fault conditions that lead to destructive thermal runaways of IGBTs. This new product family is comprised of high-speed isolated feedback for fault sensing and is ideally suited for driving fast-switching power IGBTs and MOSFETs. Fairchild Semiconductor Power Mobile Fairchild optocoupler gate driver MOSFET power supply inverters fault sensing IGBT noise immunity industrial power Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121009-Focus-on-Silicon-Carbide.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, will exhibit the latest in silicon carbide (SiC) technology as well as over 15 innovative power and mobile solutions in hall A-4, booth 506 at the electronica Europe 2012 show, in the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany, between 13 – 16 November. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS Power Mobile FCS electronica 2012 electronica Germany New Munich Trade Fair Centre silicon carbide SiC bipolar junction transistor BJT LED lighting automotive power supplies smart meters motion control DC-DC conversion portable power management Tue, 9 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121009-Focus-on-Silicon-Carbide.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, has received the 2012 APAC Best Supplier Award from Eaton Asia-Pacific for the second consecutive year. Fairchild Semiconductor Fairchild semiconductor FCS power mobile IGBTs SuperFET II MOSFETs PowerTrench diodes Eaton Asia Pacific DC power-rectifier uninterrupted power supplies Mon, 8 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121008-Receives-Eatons-Best.html Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high-performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, has won the Optimized Development Award in the Top-10 Power Products Award organized jointly by the China-based electronics publications Electronic Products China and 21ic. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS Power mobile semiconductors FDPC8011S power MOSFET SyncFET Electronic Products China 21ic Wed, 3 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fairchildsemi.com/about-fairchild/media-center/press-releases/20121002-Focus-on-Power-Supply.html Designers of high-power LEDs are challenged with preventing power losses and sub-harmonic oscillations associated with inefficient discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) boost converters. Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE: FCS) FAN7340 and FAN73402 single-channel boost controllers with integrated high-voltage dimming MOSFETs address these challenges by helping designers achieve greater efficiency, performance and better reliability in high-power lighting applications such as LED backlighting for 3D televisions and monitors. Fairchild Semiconductor FCS power mobile SEDEX power supply motion control lighting automotive smart power module MOSFET TRIAC dimming analog dimming PWM controller BLDC controller smart high side switch Tue, 2 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EDT