X-Fab Semiconductor Foundries has closed the first half of 2006. Consolidated sales were 89.7 million Euro (110.2 million US$), an increase of 16 percent compared to the first six months of 2005. Net profits increased by 25 percent to 9.3 million Euro, from 7.4 million Euro.

The Zilog CEO Jim Thorburn has resigned and has been replaced by CEO Robin Abrams who currently serves on the company's Board of Directors. Abrams, most recently CEO of Firefly Mobile, will act as CEO on an interim basis while the Board searches for a permanent replacement.

Linear Technology announces the LTC3526, a 1MHz, current mode, synchronous boost DC/DC converter with output disconnect and integrated soft-start capability. Its internal 500mA switches can deliver output voltages as high as 5V from an input voltage range of 0.85V to 4.4V, making it usefull for Li-I...

Intersil introduced two micropower real-time clock/calendar devices. The ISL1219/21 are dedicated for time stamping single events such as the moment a warranty is voided by the removal of a cover, or recurring events such as the opening and closing of a security door. These devices can time stamp an...

Zilog has been made its Developer Studio II (ZDS II) software available free of charge via download. ZDS II is a Integrated Development Environment that provides a suite of software tools that support development with Zilog's eZ80Acclaim, Z8 Encore!, Z8 Encore! XP, Z8 Encore! MC, and Crimzon product...

Fairchild Semiconductor has developed a family of 600V SuperFET MOSFETs specifically to address the DPAK (TO-252) device requirements of the ultra-slim, low-profile ballast applications. To minimize switching and conduction losses and meet system efficiency needs of these fast-switching lighting des...

GP Batteries has entered into a cooperation agreement with Amita Technologies and Welldone Company to set up a new company for the sales and marketing of high-power Lithium Polymer battery. Located in Taiwan, the new company, GWA Energy, will be engaged in product marketing, battery pack design and ...