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2007 AMD Open Architecture Challenge Announces Winners - - The Global Studio of Seattle, WA, USA selected as overall winner for its innovative design of a technology media lab and recording studio in Nairobi, Kenya.

AMD Foundation Launches “AMD Changing the Game” - - New Initiative Designed to Enhance Education through Game Development - New York -- June 2, 2008 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the launch of AMD Changing the Game, the first initiative of the newly formed AMD Foundation.

T2K Open Supercomputer Systems with Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors Now in Operation - — Computing power, scalability and energy-efficiency of the Quad-Core AMD Opteron™ processor contributes to supercomputers with specifications developed by University of Tsukuba, University of Tokyo, and Kyoto University — TOKYO -- June 2, 2008 --AMD Japan (NYSE: AMD) today announced the...

International Rectifier Names Alex Garcia Vice President, Compliance - - EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jun 02, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF) today announced the appointment of Alex Garcia as Vice President, Compliance.

Fujitsu and Jurong Technologies Collaborate to Develop New Range of WiMAX Products - Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) and Jurong Technologies industrial Corporation (Jurong Technologies) are pleased to announce that Jurong Technologies, through its subsidiary I-Sirius Pte Ltd, has selected Fujitsu as its WiMAX baseband SoC partner. I-Sirius will use Fujitsu’s Mobile WiMAX baseband SoC, which is fully compliant with IEEE802.16e-2005 standard, to develop WiMAX products such as embedded modules, USB dongles and Express cards.

Fujitsu Selects Rohde & Schwarz for WiMAX SoC Test Solution - Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and Rohde & Schwarz have partnered to provide a highly optimised test solution for the industry. The solution is designed for customers who develop and manufacture WiMAX mobile stations and terminals, PC cards, and media-rich hand-held devices.

O2Micro's Battery Voltage Detection Invention Receives Patent - - O2Micro was issued 22 claims under United States patent number 7,352,155 for its Apparatus and Method for Detecting Battery Pack Voltage.

O2Micro's ExpressCard Power Switch Device Receives Patent - - O2Micro was issued 30 claims under United States patent number 7,343,498 for its ExpressCard™ Power Switch architecture.

O2Micro Granted Patent for PC/PDA Architecture - - O2Micro was issued 18 claims under United States patent number 7,343,484 for its PC Integrated with a PDA architecture.

New Cypress Online Training Website Gives Designers Easy Access To Resources for PSoC® and Other Programmable Solutions - Short- and Long-Form Courses, Live and On-Demand Formats Allow Customers To Match Training With the Time They Have to Spend SAN JOSE, Calif., June 3, 2008 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

Cypress's OvationONS™ II Laser Navigation System-on-Chip Selected by Sunrex for Trackball Applications - Programmable Solution Delivers High-Precision Tracking and System Integration SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2008 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) today announced that computer input device manufacturer Sunrex Technology Corp.

GCT Semiconductor and ASUS Demonstrate Notebooks with Built-in Mobile WiMAX Capability at WiMAX Expo Taipei - ASUS' Notebooks Integrate GCT's GDM7205 - The Industry's First Mobile WiMAX IEEE 802.16e Wave 2 Compliant 2.5 GHz Monolithic Single-chip Solution - Enabling Extensive Connectivity, Dynamic Data Transfer and Longer Battery Life.

Analog Devices Announces Conclusion And Final Settlement Of SEC Option Investigation - Norwood, MA(5/30/2008)-Analog Devices, Inc.

Cypress Unveils Online Solutions Library To Facilitate Faster, More Efficient PSoC® Designs - Free IP Resource at www.cypress.com/go/pr/solutions Enables Designers to Easily Recreate A Wide Range of Applications and Functions Using Flexible PSoC Architecture SAN JOSE, Calif., May 7, 2008 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

Cypress EZ-Color™ Solution Adds ColorLock™ Optical Feedback Support To Help LED Designers Maintain Perfect Color - Solution also Adds More Tools to Support White Lighting, Bringing Code-Free Design to a Broader Range of Applications SAN JOSE Calif., April 28, 2008 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

Total Phase Sponsors Prizes for Microchip Technology's PIC32 Design Challenge

Total Phase Sponsors Prizes for Microchip Technology's PIC32 Design Challenge

Total Phase Sponsors Prizes for Microchip Technology's PIC32 Design Challenge Total Phase is pleased to announce its sponsorship of over $10,000 in prizes for Microchip's PIC32 Design Challenge for both contestants and the developer community. [Read more...]

National Semiconductor Elects John T. Dickson to Board of Directors

23.06.2006 08:30 - Source: National Semiconductor

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National Semiconductor Elects John T. Dickson to Board of Directors

April 4, 2006 -- National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) today announced the election of John T. Dickson to the board of directors. Dickson, 60, is the former president and CEO of Agere Systems, a global leader in storage, wireless data and networks based in Allentown, Pa.

Dickson serves on the board of directors of Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., and previously served as a board member of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates high-value analog devices and subsystems. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, National reported sales of $1.91 billion for fiscal 2005, which ended May 29, 2005. Additional company and product information is available at www.national.com.

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