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Skyworks Solutions Inc., a developer of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity, announced that it has expanded its position in (GPRS) front-end modules (FEMs) through strategic engagements with leading system on chip (SoC) providers. To date, Skyworks has shipped more than 750 million GPRS power...

Jazz Semiconductor®, a developer of analog-intensive mixed-signal (AIMS) foundry solutions, announced the release of MOSVAR model libraries in its 0.13 and 0.18-micron AIMS technology platforms targeting wireless and other communication products. The new model improves simulation accuracy reducing product development time and is integrated as a standard component in...

Fairchild Semiconductor, a global supplier of high performance products that drive energy efficiency, has opened a design center in Pune, India. The new center will be responsible for designing and developing the company's new generation of power MOSFETs and IGBT technology to support popular applications. As an application-driven, solution-based...

The synergy between these three Frederick, Maryland based corporations enables the offering of upgraded Hybrid MIC/MMIC RF and Microwave Components, Subsystems, and Systems to their customers as well as enhancing their ability to support major military and defense contractors.

Avnera™ Corp., a fabless semiconductor company specializing in wired-quality wireless audio, used Jazz Semiconductor's® 0.18-micron RFCMOS process (CA18) to develop its semiconductor chip technology for wireless speakers, microphones, headphones and headsets that solves many interference problems. Avnera’s products include the AudioMagic™ chip, which enables uncompressed CD-quality sound for music...

Michael Olson to be Vice President of Engineering.

Haier Mobile and NXP Semiconductors have formed a strategic collaboration that commits Haier to adopt NXP's solutions for its EDGE mobile phones. The collaboration aims to fully consolidate the technological and market advantages from both companies, further driving widespread deployment of EDGE technology in the domestic Chinese market. The...

SUSS MicroTec, a supplier of precision manufacturing and test equipment for the semiconductor and emerging markets, has shipped and successfully installed several microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production tools at Freescale Semiconductor. The equipment included a new DSM200 Series Front-to-Back Alignment Verification System, the latest generation SUSS MA200Compact Mask Aligner as...

Infineon Technologies and the automotive system manufacturer, Delphi Corp., are to collaborate closely on developing a new generation of body control units based on the standard AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR). Delphi is to contribute comprehensive systems and software know-how and long-standing experience in the area of body electronics,...

The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) honored the finalists of the 2008 DesignVision Awards by giving tribute to the best design tools and products in the semiconductor industry. The IEC's first official announcement of winners will take place at the DesignCon 2008 conference and exhibition this February 4-7 at the...