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GigOptix Inc. a leading supplier of advanced high speed semiconductor components for use in long-haul, metro, Cloud connectivity, data centers, consumer electronics links and interactive applications, through optical and wireless communications networks, announced that it had sent a letter to the board of directors of GSI Technology, Inc. renewing GigOptix’ proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of GSI Technology’s common stock for an aggregate consideration equal to $6.50 per share.

Qorvo Inc., a leading provider of RF solutions for mobile, infrastructure and aerospace/defense applications, announced a second edition of their "GaN For Dummies" books.

Skyworks Solutions Inc., an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things,unveiled a family of ceramic-based filters targeting high frequency applications. Skyworks’ newest devices are compact, offer improved power handling and support frequencies up to 7 GHz.

Infineon Technologies is working with Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group (ATAP) to develop a sensing solution. Potential applications include wearables, IoT and automotive applications.

Avago will pay $37 billion to acquire Broadcom, creating what the companies describe as the leading diversified communications semiconductor firm. The new company will be named Broadcom Limited.

NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced an agreement that will facilitate the sale of its RF power business to Jianguang Asset Management Co. Ltd. ("JAC Capital"). Under the terms of the agreement JAC Capital will pay $1.8 billion for the business. 

Freescale Semiconductor introduced its first gallium nitride (GaN) RF power transistor for cellular base stations. The new A2G22S160-01S delivers exceptional performance in 30 W and 40 W amplifiers for wireless infrastructure applications, and represents the first of what is planned to become a broad portfolio of Airfast family GaN transistors for the cellular market. 

 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc., a leading supplier of high-performance analog RF, microwave and optical semiconductor products, announced the newNPA1006, a Gallium Nitride (GaN) wideband power amplifier optimized for 20-1000 MHz operation. This GaN on Silicon (Si) HEMT D-Mode Amplifier is suited for narrowband to broadband applications spanning test and measurement, defense communications, land mobile radio and wireless infrastructure. 

Skyworks Solutions Inc., an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, introduced its next generation solutions for smart energy and industrial, scientific and medical markets.

WIN Semiconductors Corp., the world’s largest pure-play compound semiconductor foundry, announced the release of its sixth generation Enhancement-Depletion mode GaAs Pseudomorphic HEMT technology for high performance RF and mmWave applications.