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Analog Devices Inc. , (ADI) a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications and leading supplier of RF ICs, announced the introduction of two VGA products that feature new levels of integration and performance for designers of broadband communications systems. With unprecedented levels of integration, the ADRF6516 VGA...

Plessey Semiconductors announced the opening of a new office in Futian, the heart of the Shenzhen Central Business District, Shenzhen, China, which is the first stage in an aggressive expansion plan for the company. “A third of our sales are already into the Asia Pacific region,” explained Derek Rye,...

Comchip Technology Corp. , a leader in design and manufacture of flat chip SMD diodes, has developed a 3.3V unidirectional 4-line electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode array that meets the immunity requirements of IEC 61000-4-2 level 4 (±20 kV air, ±15 kV contact discharge). Designated as part of the...

Nujira has appointed Patrick McNamee to the newly created post of VP of Silicon Operations with overall responsibility for taking its Envelope Tracking ICs from design completion to volume production. He has over 25 years experience in the semiconductor industry including 15 years senior management experience with successful fabless...

Altis Semiconductor , a leading innovative European specialty foundry, is collaborating with Cadence® Services to migrate and enhance various versions of its 130 nanometer process design kits (PDK) supporting the latest release of Cadence Virtuoso® custom IC design technology. Cadence Services provided a migration script to ease the migration...

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. introduced a 1-Bit digital attenuator for CATV and set-top box (STB) front-end applications. The MAAD-010305 is a 15 dB step GaAs MMIC digital attenuator. It is designed to condition cable input signals to the STB. The device is ideally suited for use where high accuracy,...

Skyworks Solutions Inc. announced it is supporting ZTE’s ramp of next generation tablets and laptops with EDGE and WCDMA/LTE front-end solutions. Skyworks’ innovative modules are powering data cards and USB modems to help deliver greater mobility for tablet users that are equipped with cellular connectivity. With these wins, Skyworks...

Scintera Networks Inc. , a leading provider of mixed signal semiconductors for wireless communications, announced it has received the ISO 9001:2008 (International Organization for Standardization) certification for its Quality Management System. This certification acknowledges Scintera's commitment to meet the globally recognized management system requirements and regulations for the design...