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ON Semiconductor Corporation Completes Acquisition of Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, AZ – Oct. 10, 2008 – ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ONNN) announced today that it has, effective today, completed its acquisition of Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq: CATS) in a stock-for-stock merger. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Catalyst stockholders have generally received 0.706 shares of ON Semiconductor common stock for each share of Catalyst common stock they own. ON Semiconductor issued approximately 11 million shares for the outstanding shares of Catalyst Semiconductor. The company also assumed Catalyst Semiconductor stock-based compensation awards that will result in an additional increase of approximately 2 million shares of ON Semiconductor common stock equivalents on a diluted basis.

ON Semiconductor Introduces Family of Surge Protection Devices for Next Generation of High Speed Telecom Equipment

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – October 6, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions announces the release of a new family of low capacitance Thyristor Surge Protection Devices (TSPD) designed to protect the next generation of high speed telecom equipment. The new devices provide a superior balance of small size combined with high surge capabilities while maintaining low capacitance and low leakage, an ideal combination for leading edge telecom products.

Available in the space-saving TSOP-5 package, the NP0080, NP0120, and NP0160 low capacitance, low leakage devices protect DSL chipsets and line drivers. Though essentially transparent during normal circuit operation, they provide excellent circuit protection during surge and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) events. Their inherently low differential capacitance of less than 3 picofarad (pF) across the operating voltage range precludes signal distortion on the high speed data line. These NP0xxx TSPDs provide exceptional protection with a current withstand capability of greater than 50 ampere (A) during a 8 x 20 microsecond (uS) surge event. They are typically used as tertiary protection between the DSL isolation transformer and the DSL line driver in both Access and Customer Premise Equipment (CPE).

The new TSPD family from ON Semiconductor also includes the market-leading ultra low capacitance NP-MC series in a cost-effective SMB package. The ultra low capacitance of less than 30 pF for a 100 A rated device offers designers an alternative to Gas Discharge Tubes in a number of high speed applications. Due to their ultra low off-state capacitance, the NP-MC devices offer minimal signal distortion for high speed equipment such as VDSL2+ and T1/E1 circuits. The low nominal off-state capacitance translates into the extremely low differential capacitance offering superb linearity with applied voltage or frequency. They are typically used as secondary protectors on the line-side of the DSL isolation transformer. The NPMC series includes the NP0640SCMCT3G, NP0720SCMCT3G, NP0900SCMCT3G, NP1100SCMCT3G, NP1300SCMCT3G and NP1500SCMCT3G.

Essential for development of reliable access and customer premise equipment such as Internet Protocol Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (IP-DSLAM), home gateways and modems, Voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) and other equipment, these TSPDs assist the designer in achieving standards compliance, as well as minimizing any impact in signal quality.

The NP0080, NP0120 and NP0160 are packaged in TSOP-5 and priced at $0.2307 USD per unit in 3,000 unit quantities. The NP-MC series devices are available in the SMB package and priced at $0.2307 USD per unit in 2,500 units quantities. For additional technical information, visit the ON Semiconductor Circuit Protection website http://www.onsemi.com/circuitprotection or contact Matt Martin at matt.martin@onsemi.com.

About ON Semiconductor
With its global logistics network and strong product portfolio, ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ONNN) is a preferred supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions to customers in the power supply, automotive, communication, computer, consumer, medical, industrial, mobile phone, and military/aerospace markets. The company’s broad portfolio includes power, analog, DSP, mixed-signal, advance logic, clock management and standard component devices. Global corporate headquarters are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The company operates a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.onsemi.com.

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ON Semiconductor and the ON Semiconductor logo are registered trademarks of Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC. All other brand and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Although the company references its Web site in this news release, such information on the Web site is not to be incorporated herein.

DPDT Analog Switch for USB 2.0

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:07:27 GMT

NLAS7223C : DPDT Analog Switch for USB 2.0

Optimized performance and pin layout for high-speed USB 2.0 in portables
Ultra-low on-capacitance of 7.5 pF (typ) and a typical bandwidth of 900 MHz
1.4 x 1.8 mm UQFN-10 for space constrained applications

Single ESD Protection Diode

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:05:26 GMT

ESD9X7.0 : Single ESD Protection Diode

3.3 V, 5.0 V and 12 V versions also available; all exceed IEC61000-4-2, >±30 kV contact discharge with fast response, low clamp voltage
Good replacement for MLVs in ESD protection applications
Ultra-small 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.4 mm SOD923 package fits keypads, jacks, switches, charging lines, battery contacts

1.3 Ohm Analog Switches

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:03:20 GMT

NLAS5113 NLAS5213 : 1.3 Ohm Analog Switches

NLAS5113 is an SPST switch; NLAS5213A and NLAS5213B are DPST and dual SPST devices
Low on-resistance of 1.3 ohms at Vcc = 4.2 V minimizes signal loss for audio switching in cell phones, PDAs
450 MHz bandwidth switches video and many other data signals

5.0 V, 150 mA Very Low Quiescent Current LDO Regulator with and Reset and Delay Reset

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:42 GMT

NCV8665 : 5.0 V, 150 mA Very Low Quiescent Current LDO Regulator with and Reset and Delay Reset

Meets ignition-off quiescent current car manufacturer requirement: typical 30 µA quiescent current with 100 uA load; AEC-Q100 qualified
±2.0% output voltage accuracy; 600 mV maximum dropout voltage at full rated load current
Pin compatible with NCV8675 and NCV4275; use when lower output current and very low quiescent current are required

Fieldbus® Physical Layer Medium Access Unit (MAU) Transceiver

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:43:30 GMT

AMIS-49200 : Fieldbus® Physical Layer Medium Access Unit (MAU) Transceiver

For low speed FOUNDATION Fieldbus® and Profibus® PA instruments and devices; enables the fieldbus to completely power field devices using the integrated power supply block
AMIS-49200 is a drop-in replacement for the Yokogawa µSAA22Q MAU, packaged in a 10 x 10 mm LQFP-44; AMIS-49250 is ideal for new, small form-factor designs (7.0 x 7.0 mm NQFP-44 package)
Data rate of 31.25 kbps voltage mode; dual voltage supply 3.0 - 6.2 V; 500 uA (typ) current consumption

Microchip Technology and ON Semiconductor Propose to Acquire Atmel For $5.00 Per Share in Cash

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona, October 2, 2008 – Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ONNN) today announced that they have sent a proposal to the Board of Directors of Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) to acquire Atmel for $5.00 per share in cash. The proposal, which is being led by Microchip, provides a premium of 52.4% to Atmel’s closing price of $3.28 on October 1, 2008, and values Atmel at $2.3 billion.

The text of the letter that was sent to Atmel’s Board of Directors last night follows:

October 1, 2008

Board of Directors
Atmel Corporation
2325 Orchard Parkway
San Jose, CA 95131

Attention: Steven Laub, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dear Steven:

We appreciate your having taken the time to meet with Steve Sanghi on September 5th to discuss Microchip’s potential acquisition of Atmel. However, we were deeply disappointed to learn subsequently that the Atmel Board of Directors appears unwilling to consider a transaction at this time under any circumstances. Given your apparent refusal to engage in transaction discussions, we are writing to you to formally propose an acquisition of Atmel for $5.00 per share in cash. The acquisition would be led by Microchip and financed in part by the sale of Atmel’s nonvolatile memory and RF and automotive businesses to ON Semiconductor.

Our Offer Would Provide A Significant and Immediate Premium for Atmel Stockholders

We believe that this offer, which represents a 52.4% premium over Atmel’s closing share price on October 1, 2008, is simply too compelling not to bring to your shareholders. Although we have a preference to effect a cash transaction, should you feel your stockholders would prefer a form of consideration other than cash, we would consider including common stock as a portion of the consideration.

This offer is full and fair and would deliver to your stockholders CY2008 EBIT and CY2008 P/E multiples of 19x and 28x, respectively, based on Wall Street estimates (multiples exclude approximately $60 million of restructuring charges and approximately $25 million of stock based compensation). It offers your stockholders an extremely attractive return based on these and other relevant financial metrics, especially when weighed against the challenges in creating shareholder value that Atmel will face if it continues on a standalone basis. The transformation plan that Atmel adopted a year and a half ago in the face of a proxy contest brought by its founder is incomplete and continues to face significant execution risks and obstacles:

• Continued Burden of Lagging and Sub-scale Operating Segments – Atmel has reiterated frequently that the core tenant of its transformation plan is refocusing its resources on its microcontroller business; however, Atmel’s underperforming ASIC and Auto businesses today remain very significant within the company’s overall business. These Atmel segments are significantly below the scale that is necessary for success and they will continue to be a heavy anchor on Atmel’s future operating results.

• Considerable Execution Challenges – Although Atmel has made some progress to date in disposing of unproductive fab assets and achieved modest improvements in operating results under its previously announced plan, the likelihood and timing of successfully executing on the plan is uncertain at best. Disposal of unneeded fabs is only the first part of what has been, and will continue to be, a lengthy and difficult strategic shift for Atmel. For example, even with the changes Atmel has completed to date, the operating margin for its microcontroller business is significantly lagging industry leaders such as Microchip.

• Deteriorating Macroeconomic Environment – Even in a stable or growing economic environment, successful execution of the company’s announced plan is fraught with uncertainty. Against this background of significant execution risk, however, you confront a rapidly deteriorating U.S. and global macroeconomic environment that will magnify these risks and increase the likelihood of failure.

• Lagging Stock Price – Even with the changes Atmel has announced in connection with its current business plan and the actions it has taken to date, your stockholders have seen a 46% decline in the value of their shares in the last two years. Both the stocks of Microchip and ON Semiconductor, as well as the overall Nasdaq and SOXX indices, have performed better than Atmel’s during this two year period.

We believe your stockholders are aware of, and fully appreciate, these risks and challenges confronting Atmel’s current course and will find the certain value we are offering for their shares to be an attractive alternative to the otherwise uncertain future facing Atmel.

Contemplated Transaction

As the lead participant, Microchip would acquire Atmel in a cash merger (subject to Atmel’s potential desire for some common stock). The transaction would be financed with a combination of cash from Microchip and proceeds from the sale of certain Atmel assets to ON Semiconductor. With respect to the latter, ON Semiconductor would acquire the assets related to Atmel’s nonvolatile memory and RF and automotive businesses immediately prior to the merger closing. ON Semiconductor would finance its purchase using a combination of existing cash resources, borrowings under its existing credit facility and additional financing.

Although not a condition to our offer, Microchip intends to dispose of Atmel’s ASIC business upon completing the acquisition or shortly thereafter. Microchip is confident that it could divest the business and has engaged recently in discussions with a third party who has expressed interest in acquiring it.

Compelling Business Rationale that will Benefit Customers and Business Partners

It is clear that your businesses would thrive inside Microchip and ON Semiconductor. Microchip is a leading provider of microcontrollers and analog semiconductors, having posted industry-leading financial results and superior shareholder returns. Microchip has a proven reputation for providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide spanning the automotive, communications, computing, consumer and industrial control markets. And ON Semiconductor is a leader in analog and mixed signal technology and design, with a focus on driving shareholder returns through strong margins and superior cash flow. ON Semiconductor is well-positioned as a preferred supplier of efficient power solutions to customers in the power supply, automotive, communication, computer, digital and consumer, medial, industrial and military/aerospace markets, with recognized excellence in sales and marketing, supply chain management and world class, high volume, cost effective manufacturing.

Your customers and business partners will benefit from a more complete, robust and competitive product offering from a combined company that is better positioned to deliver high-quality design components immediately as well as technology road maps and innovative solutions to help them stay ahead of tomorrow’s design trends.

Attractive Opportunity for Atmel’s Talented Employee Base

We also believe the transaction we are proposing represents a uniquely attractive opportunity for Atmel’s employees to join with companies better able to respond to marketplace challenges and compete successfully over the long-term. We have the highest respect for the quality of Atmel’s work-force and its culture of innovation. A significant portion of the transaction value is represented by the talented employees that would continue to work for our companies going forward. We are therefore ready to discuss with you the best way to structure incentives to retain and motivate your key talent following the transaction.

Prepared to Engage in Meaningful Discussions Promptly

We have dedicated significant time and resources in evaluating the merits and risks of this transaction and are confident that it can be consummated expeditiously in partnership with your team. We have reviewed the transaction with our respective counsel and are confident that the transaction will receive all necessary regulatory approvals. Although we have completed extensive due diligence based on publicly available information, our proposal is of course subject to customary due diligence, as well as the negotiation of definitive transaction agreements (including with respect to ON Semiconductor’s additional financing) and the satisfaction of customary conditions to be set forth in such agreements. We have retained J.P. Morgan to act as our financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and DLA Piper as legal advisors. We and our advisors are available to meet with you immediately to discuss the terms of our proposal and to commence due diligence and the negotiation of definitive documentation for the transaction.

We believe now is the right time to pursue the transaction, and we are committed to moving forward on an expedited basis. Considering the substantial premium and other compelling benefits of this proposal, we are confident that, given the opportunity, Atmel’s stockholders and your other stakeholders will enthusiastically support this offer. In light of the foregoing, we ask that you engage us in a meaningful and productive discussion about this proposal promptly and with a sense of urgency. We remain available to meet with you further to continue to discuss the value creation opportunity that the potential transaction represents. We look forward to your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Steven Sanghi
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
Microchip Technology Incorporated

Keith Jackson
President and Chief Executive Officer
ON Semiconductor Corporation

Microchip and ON Semiconductor will host a joint analyst/investor conference call on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the announcement. The dial-in number for United States callers is (800) 214-0694 and the dial-in for participants located outside the United States is (719) 955-1425. The passcode for all callers is 300066. Please dial in at least 10 minutes in advance of the call. A slide presentation and live audio webcast of the call will be available at www.microchip.com and www.onsemi.com. Playback of the conference call will be available for replay through the close of business on October 9, 2008, and can be accessed by dialing (888) 348-4629 from within the United States or (719) 884-8882 from outside the United States. The passcode for the replay is 300066.

Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release, including those regarding Microchip Technology’s and ON Semiconductor’s proposal to acquire Atmel Corporation, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate” (and the negative of any of these terms), “future” and similar expressions help identify forward looking statements. These forward looking statements are subject to business and economic risk and reflect the current expectations of each of Microchip’s and/or ON Semiconductor’s management, as applicable, and involve subjects that are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements because of factors such as: the possibility that Microchip’s and ON Semiconductor’s joint proposal to acquire Atmel will be rejected by Atmel’s board of directors or shareholders; the possibility that ON Semiconductor will not be able to obtain sufficient financing; the possibility that Microchip and ON Semiconductor will be unable to reach agreement on the terms of the sale of certain Atmel assets; the possibility that, even if Microchip’s and ON Semiconductor’s proposal is accepted, the transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed; the effect of the announcement of the proposal on each of Microchip’s, ON Semiconductor’s and Atmel’s strategic relationships, operating results and businesses generally, including the ability to retain key employees; each of Microchip’s and ON Semiconductor’s ability to successfully integrate Atmel’s operations and employees; general economic conditions; and other factors described in Microchip’s SEC filings (including Microchip’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2008) and ON Semiconductor’s SEC filings (including ON Semiconductor’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 27, 2008). If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, the joint proposal may not be accepted, the acquisitions may not be consummated, the potential benefits of the acquisitions may not be realized, Microchip’s, ON Semiconductor’s and/or Atmel’s operating results and financial performance could suffer, and actual results could differ materially from the expectations described in these forward-looking statements. All information in this press release is as of October 2, 2008. Each of Microchip and ON Semiconductor undertakes no duty to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

About Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Ariz., Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip’s website at www.microchip.com.

About ON Semiconductor
With its global logistics network and strong product portfolio, ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ONNN) is a preferred supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions to customers in the power supply, automotive, communication, computer, consumer, medical, industrial, mobile phone, and military/aerospace markets. The company’s broad portfolio includes power, analog, DSP, mixed-signal, advance logic, clock management and standard component devices. Global corporate headquarters are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The company operates a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.onsemi.com.

Microchip Investor Contacts: MacKenzie Partners Amy Bilbija (650) 798-5206 abilbija@mackenziepartners.com

ON Semiconductor Investor Contacts: Ken Rizvi (602) 244-3437 ken.rizvi@onsemi.com

Microchip Media Contacts: Sard Verbinnen & Co David Reno (212) 687-8080 dreno@sardverb.com Andrew Cole or Ron Low (415) 618-8750 acole@sardverb.com / rlow@sardverb.com

ON Semiconductor Media Contacts: Anne Spitza (602) 244-6398 anne.spitza@onsemi.com

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ON Semiconductor Introduces New Process Automation Transceiver

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – September 30, 2008 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has announced a new product derivative of the AMIS-49200 Media Attachment Unit (MAU). The AMIS-49250 offers additional circuit board space savings of up to 66% compared to the AMIS-49200, and is part of ON Semiconductor’s line of processing automation transceivers for use in safety critical applications such as oil refineries, chemical processing and water treatment plants.

ON Semiconductor has a broad transceiver line and long history of supplying integrated circuits to the automation market (e.g. HART modem). The AMIS-49200 has been a reliable replacement solution for the Yokogawa μSAA22Q MAU device, which is no longer in production. For new designs that cannot accommodate the PCB space required by the μSAA22Q (or AMIS-49200), but require the same functionality, ON Semiconductor has developed the AMIS-49250 in a small, 44-lead NQFP (7x7) (aka MLF, QFN) package.

Similar to the AMIS-49200, the AMIS-49250 complies with the specifications of the IEC-61158-2, H1 (ISA-SP50.02-1992), and EN 50170 physical layer standard, including Foundation Fieldbus H1 and Profibus PA protocols. The device is a physical interface between the bus wiring and the actual measurement device targeting industrial process automation applications, specifically Foundation Fieldbus H1 devices Type 111 and Type 112 per Foundation Fieldbus Specification FF-816 (31.25 kbit/s Physical Layer Profile).

Foundation Fieldbus is an all-digital, two-way communications system intended for use in intrinsically safe sensor-to-computer applications where distribution and transfer of data, integrity of control loops and the ability to integrate dissimilar control systems are essential. Typical applications include closed-loop continuous control, batch sequencing, high-speed process automation, information integration, recipe management, data gathering, legacy system integration, and network integration.

“This new, smaller footprint derivative gives customers more choices when they are in the board design stage, especially when it comes to applying the same AMIS-49200 functionality in a much tighter space,” said Paul Pulley, ON Semiconductor process automation product manager, “The AMIS-49250 delivers all the benefits of an integrated solution combined with smaller form factor and the same unit cost as the AMIS-49200.”

Pricing and Availability
The AMIS-49250 is available through local distribution and is priced at approximately $13.78 USD per unit in 500 unit quantities.

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Integrated PoE-PD and DC-DC Converter Controllers

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:09:20 GMT

NCP1080 NCP1081 : Integrated PoE-PD and DC-DC Converter Controllers

Integrated solution for medium and high power Ethernet applications; eliminates local power supplies/adapters
Robust device with superior ESD protection and excellent thermal characteristics; both are pin compatible in exposed pad TSSOP-20
NCP1080 delivers up to 13 W for traditional IEEE 802.3af PoE apps; NCP1081 delivers 25 W per draft IEEE 802.3at (D3.0) and up to 40 W for proprietary high power PoE apps

Micro-Stepping Stepper Motor Controllers/Drivers

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:35:10 GMT

AMIS-30511 AMIS-30512 : Micro-Stepping Stepper Motor Controllers/Drivers

Drives 2-phase bipolar stepper motors with 400 mA continuous and 800 mA maximum current; for higher current, see AMIS-30521 and AMIS-30522 (up to 1.6 A maximum current)
Speed and load angle (SLA) pin allows the development of algorithms for sensorless stall and step-loss detection plus in-situ system characterization
AMIS-30512 includes 5.0 V regulator, watchdog reset and SPI interface to obtain error registers which report temperature, open/short motor coil, and other warning states when alerted by the error pin

ON Semiconductor Delivers the Industry’s Highest Power Integrated Power over Ethernet Powered Device Interface

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. –September 29, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has announced the availability of the NCP1080 and NCP1081, two new members of its Power over Ethernet (PoE) product family. The NCP1081 is the industry’s highest power integrated Power over Ethernet Powered Device (PoE-PD) supporting extended power ranges up to 40 watts (W) of regulated power delivered to the application load in a 2-pair configuration. Both devices fully support the IEEE 802.3af standard and the NCP1081 enables the latest approved IEEE 802.3at draft (D3.0) standard including two event physical layer classification. Typical applications targeted by NCP1080 and NCP1081 include VoIP phones, wireless access points, Industrial Ethernet devices, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) and dome IP cameras, RFID base stations, WiMax modems and could be considered for PC laptops.

Supplied in a TSSOP-EP20 package measuring just 4.4 mm x 6.5 mm, the pin-compatible NCP1080/1 combine in a single chip an enhanced PoE-PD interface and a highly efficient DC-DC converter controller. These highly integrated solutions reduce bill-of-materials (BOM) counts by up to 67 percent compared to other two chip solutions. The exceptional high power capabilities of the NCP1081 opens the door to a new class of products powered directly over Ethernet lines, eliminating the need for local power adaptors or power supplies and drastically reducing overall installation and maintenance costs.

The NCP1080/1 leverages ON Semiconductor’s automotive qualified high-voltage SmartPower process to provide superior cable ESD and surge protection levels compared to other integrated PD and DC-DC converter controllers. Low on-resistance (Ron) and extended temperature range allows the NCP1080/1 to achieve record power levels while operating in harsh environments.

“ON Semiconductor has an impressive track record in process, design and system innovations to solve our customers’ problems,” said Bob Kirk, ON Semiconductor marketing director of communications high-voltage Business Unit. “This enables us to identify and develop innovative products, such as high power PoE-PD, for a broad range of markets.”

The NCP1080/1 takes advantage of new and emerging power sourcing equipment (PSE). The NCP1080/1 devices support an adjustable under-voltage lock out mechanism, offer an integrated classification loop and allow for external programming of key parameters. Over-temperature protection and a two event physical layer classification indicator on the NCP1081 are standard features.

The devices' integrated DC-DC converter controllers facilitate the implementation of popular and proven single-ended power supply topologies such as fly-back, buck and forward converters and uses a control scheme based on peak current control. The controllers have all the features needed for a flexible, robust and highly efficient design, including programmable frequency, slope compensation and soft startup.

Pricing and Availability
The NCP1080/1 are currently available. Budgetary pricing for the NCP1080 is $1.45 USD and for the NCP1081 $1.80 USD for quantities of 1,000 units and above. NCP1081 and NCP1080 evaluation boards are available. For more information, please contact your local sales representative at www.onsemi.com.

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ON Semiconductor Extends Current Range and Flexibility for Stepper Motor Designs

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – September 26, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has announced that the company has extended its bipolar stepper motor control family to include two new Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) versions of a motor driver capable of peak currents up to 800 milliamp (mA) and for use with an external microcontroller for added flexibility. The AMIS-30511 and AMIS-30512 eliminate the need for many external components, reducing system cost and bill of materials (BOM).

Both of the new mixed-signal ICs contain two embedded H-bridges that can drive two-phase stepper motors with sustained peak currents up to 400mA and maximum currents up to 800mA for short duration. Each also allows a host microcontroller to detect blocked rotor and end-of-run conditions without additional switches, Hall sensors or optical encoders. In addition to stall detection, these functions allow the designer to program the microcontroller to calculate rotor position and to dynamically adjust current or speed as required to prevent step loss. This capability eliminates noise and vibration at end-stops and improves motion-control accuracy and reliability without additional components.

The 30512 contains a 5 volt regulator to supply both internal logic and up to 50mA for external components, such as a microprocessor. The 30512 also has watchdog logic circuitry to prevent an external microprocessor from “hanging up.”

“The AMIS-30511/512 devices extend our bipolar stepper motor micro-stepping driver family’s current drive range down to 400mA,” said Eric Wallentine, ON Semiconductor’s Industrial Product Marketing Manager. “By combining high-voltage analog circuitry and digital functionality on the same chip, these motor drivers let our customers design low cost, low component count motor driving systems for a wide variety of applications.”

Typical uses for the 30511/512 include security cameras, building and industrial automation, motor control, textile processing, process equipment, robotics, HVAC and base station control and status.

Pricing and Availability
Available in a 24 pin SOIC package, unit pricing in quantities of 1000 start at $5.30 for the AMIS-30511 and $5.85 for the AMIS-30512.

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Industry’s Smallest Sub 1 pF ESD Protection Array for High Speed Data Line Protection

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:52:31 GMT

NUP4016 : Industry’s Smallest Sub 1 pF ESD Protection Array for High Speed Data Line Protection

1.0 x 1.0 x 0.4 mm SOT953 package is smallest available footprint and package height
ESD protection for USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet and other high speed data lines
Patented technology yields 0.5 pF capacitance and superior protection with industry's lowest clamp voltage

ON Semiconductor Introduces Industry’s Lowest Profile ESD Protection Arrays for High Speed Data Line Protection in Portable Applications

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Sept. 24, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a global leader in high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, today announced two new members of its low capacitance Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection product line - the NUP4016 and the ESD11L5.0D. These new products utilize ON Semiconductor’s patented, leading-edge, integrated ESD protection platform, which enhances clamping performance while maintaining ultra-low capacitance and small die size. Offered in ultra-small packages that provide a 20 percent lower profile than previous package versions, they are ideal protection devices for portable applications such as mobile phones, MP3 players, flat panel displays and other high-speed communication applications requiring superior protection in an ultra-slim package.

“The fact that portable electronics continue to shrink yet still offer added functionality isn’t news,” said Manor Narayanan, ON Semiconductor vice president and general manager of Digital Consumer Products Division. “The news is in how semiconductor solutions like ON Semiconductor’s new protection devices are helping designers find ways to incorporate world class ESD protection along with ultra low capacitance to maintain high speed data rates, without gobbling up too much valuable board area.”

The NUP4016protects four high speed data lines in the tiny 1.0 mm x 1.0 mm x 0.4 mm SOT-953 package - making it the lowest profile ESD device for high speed communication interfaces on the market today. This device also has ultra low capacitance of 0.5 pico farad (pF) per I/O line which make it suitable for protecting high speed interfaces such as USB 2.0 high speed (480 Mb/s) and HDMI (1.65 Gb/s). This small size coupled with the leading-edge capacitance and clamping voltage performance makes this device the premier solution for applications in space constrained products such as cell phones, portable MP3 players, PDAs and digital cameras.

The ESD11L5.0Dprotects two high speed data lines at 0.5 pF in the ultra small 1.0 mm x 0.6 mm x 0.37 mm SOT-1123 making it the lowest profile ESD device for high speed communication and USB 2.0 data and power line and protection available on the market today. The SOT-1123 package offers a 50 percent smaller footprint and 20 percent lower height than comparable solutions offered in a SOT-723 .Integrating ON Semiconductor’s ultra-low capacitance technology into a 3-pin package provides the designer with a solution to protect the D+ and D- lines of a USB2.0 port with a single device. The ESD11L5.0D can also be connected cathode to cathode to protect a single bi-directional line at 0.25 pF, ideal for protecting high frequency RF antenna lines.

Both the NUP4016 and ESD11L5.0D are capable of clamping an input ESD waveform of 15 kilovolt (kV) to less than 8 volts (V) in a matter of nanoseconds, ensuring the highest levels of protection for today’s ESD sensitive integrated circuits (IC). Other low capacitance off-chip ESD protection technologies, such as polymer and ceramic-based varistors, offer low capacitance, but their ESD clamping voltage is significantly higher than the ON Semiconductor solution. In addition, the ON Semiconductor silicon devices are free from wearout mechanisms that affect the reliability and performance of passive technologies after multiple surge events such as ESD.

“ON Semiconductor continues to lead the industry in delivering high performance ESD protection solutions in smaller, lower profile products that not only meet the size requirements of next generation applications, but that deliver the performance demanded by customers.,” said Gary Straker, ON Semiconductor general manager and director of Protection and Control Division. “These new devices meet the challenge of protecting sensitive components in high-speed applications from the severe damage caused by ESD.”

The NUP4016 is available in a SOT-953 package and is priced at $0.40 USD per unit in 3,000 units quantities. The ESD11L5.0D is available in a SOT-1123 package and is priced at $0.21 USD per unit in 8,000 units quantities.

For additional technical information, visit the ON Semiconductor Circuit Protection website http://www.onsemi.com/circuitprotection or contact Eric Dominguez at eric.dominguez@onsemi.com or Lon Robinson at lon.robinson@onsemi.com.

About ON Semiconductor
With its global logistics network and strong product portfolio, ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN) is a preferred supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions to customers in the power supply, automotive, communication, computer, consumer, medical, industrial, mobile phone, and military/aerospace markets. The company’s broad portfolio includes power, analog, DSP, mixed-signal, advance logic, clock management and standard component devices. Global corporate headquarters are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The company operates a network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and design centers in key markets throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit http://www.onsemi.com.

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Light Management IC (LMIC) for LCD Backlight and Multi-LED Keypad Backlight

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:29:42 GMT

NCP5890 : Light Management IC (LMIC) for LCD Backlight and Multi-LED Keypad Backlight

Drives LEDs for LCD backlighting, keypad backlight or fun-light in a high efficiency dc-dc boost structure
Ambient light sensor adjusts backlight current to minimize power consumption and improve user comfort
I2C-command-base lighting features, such as gradual dimming, eliminate the need of processor’s real time resources and software programming

20 V Dual Small Signal MOSFET Family

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:32:00 GMT

NTUD3127C NTUD3128N NTUD3129P : 20 V Dual Small Signal MOSFET Family

Complementary P- and N-Channel (NTUD3127C), Dual N-Channel (NTUD3128N) and Dual P-Channel (NTUD3129P) versions
Low RDS(on) specified at VGS=1.5 V; low leakage current, IDSS=50 nA and IGSS=±100 nA
0.5 mm high, 1.0 x 1.0 mm SOT963 is optimized for power management in ultra-portable equipment

ON Semiconductor Wins “Top 10 DC-DC 2008” Award for NCP310x High Current Integrated Switchers from Electronic Products China

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

BEIJING, China – September 18, 2008 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, today announced that Electronic Products China (EPC) magazine has presented the company with a “Top 10 DC-DC 2008” award for its NCP310x family of integrated switching regulators for simplifying embedded designs in high density applications. This is the sixth consecutive year that ON Semiconductor has won the award from EPC.

The NCP310x family of integrated switching regulators is designed to deliver high efficiency and increased power density, enabling customers to reduce the cost of their systems by switching from an existing dc-dc module to an embedded design.

“Winning this award for the sixth year running helps endorse ON Semiconductor’s leadership position in power efficiency,” said Hemen Cheng, ON Semiconductor global sales & marketing director, Automotive & Power Regulation Group. “The new level of integration provided by the NCP310x switchers enables customers to replace dc-dc modules with embedded designs to reduce system cost while increasing power density.”

The Devices
NCP3102 is a 10 ampere (A) synchronous switching regulator that enables high efficiency power conversion from a +5 volt (V) or +12 V supply. The internal 8 milliohm (m) high-side FET (HS-FET) and 8 m low-side FET (LS-FET) enable efficiencies greater than 92 percent for typical buck applications. It also features an internal voltage reference of 0.8 V for sub 1 V operation which is now being required.

NCP3101 is a 6 A synchronous switching regulator that is pin-for-pin compatible with the NCP3102. This pin compatibility allows design engineers to scale their power solutions without having to redesign their printed circuit board (PCB). By offering true design flexibility, the NCP3101 allows the design engineer to scale up or down the power requirement based on the system need.

Additional Features
• Programmable soft-start
• Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
• Programmable current limit
• 6 mm x 6 mm QFN Package

About Electronic Products China’s Top 10 DC-DC Award
Electronic Products China – one of China’s most authoritative electronics trade publications – is a sister publication of Electronic Products magazine published in the US. The magazine’s annual “Top 10 DC-DC” Award recognizes a range of DC-DC power products, including ICs. Products are put through a strict evaluation and recommendation process by an expert judging panel. Chip manufacturers’ DC-DC products are measured against a number of benchmarks including design innovation, price-performance and technological advancement.

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Analog Switch DP3T for Full Speed USB and Other Data Switching

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:14:33 GMT

NLAS8252MUTAG : Analog Switch DP3T for Full Speed USB and Other Data Switching

Designed for USB, UART and other data multiplexing up to 300 MHz BW
Low on-resistance to minimize losses; low capacitance for Full Speed USB applications
UQFN-12 package is ideal for space limited designs

100 V Sync Buck Controller

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:12:13 GMT

NCP1034 : 100 V Sync Buck Controller

PWM controller for wide input range synchronous buck dc-dc applications; ideal for +48 V or +60 V inputs
2.0 A capability; drives a pair of external N-Channel MOSFETs
Programmable switching frequency up to 500 kHz; optimized for efficiency and size