Articles by Microsemi

Microsemi launches best-in-class low capacitance transient voltage suppression diodes

 Microsemi Corp., a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced a unique new series of patented, ultra-low capacitance power transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode products. Leveraging the company’s 50-year heritage in high reliability TVS technology and its unique radio frequency (RF) PIN diode expertise, the new devices provide protection of high speed data lines and other applications where the threat requirement’s magnitude greatly surpasses the capability of other typical low capacitance TVS devices for Ethernet protection and other data interfaces with speeds up to 500 megabits per second (Mbit/s).   


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Microsemi’s new RF module speeds time-to-market for implantable medical device designers

Microsemi Corp., a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, announced the availability of the smallest radio module it has ever produced. The ZL70323 is optimized for implantable medical devices such as pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators and neurostimulators—measuring just 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 mm.  


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Microsemi Completes Tender Offer for Actel

Microsemi Corp. , a manufacturer of high performance analog-mixed signal integrated circuits, high reliability semiconductors and RF subsystems, announced the successful completion of its tender offer, through its wholly owned subsidiary Artful Acquisition Corp., for all outstanding shares of Actel Corp. The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight, New...
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Microsemi Announces High Efficiency High Power MOS 8 IGBT

Microsemi Corp. , a manufacturer of high performance analog mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, has announced a new high efficiency, high power Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) based on its latest MOS 8™ technology platform. The new IGBT has been optimized for lower frequency operation (10...
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