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MagnaChip Semiconductor Emerges from Chapter 11

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:07:56 GMT

PRNewswire - MagnaChip Semiconductor ("MagnaChip" or "the Company") announced that its Second Amended Plan of Reorganization confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on September 25, 2009 (the "Plan"), will become effective on Monday, November 9, marking MagnaChip's emergence from voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring.

Teledyne Technologies to Hold Investor Meetings at Stifel Nicolaus Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:00:34 GMT

Business Wire - Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) today announced that Jason VanWees, vice president, corporate development and investor relations, will be holding investor meetings at the Stifel Nicolaus Aerospace-Defense-Airline Conference on Monday, November 9, at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

NetLogic Microsystems Reports Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5635

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:28 GMT

Business Wire - NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETL), a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, today announced that on November 5, 2009 the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors approved the grants to a total of 18 new employees of the company of restricted stock units representing the right to acquire up to 58,886 shares of common stock.

STR Holdings Elects Scott S. Brown and Andrew M. Leitch to Its Board of Directors

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:01:05 GMT

Business Wire - STR Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: STRI) today announced the election of two new members to its Board of Directors, Scott S.

Applied Materials Acquires the Assets of Advent Solar

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:30:29 GMT

Business Wire - Applied Materials, Inc., the leading supplier of equipment and services to the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, announced today that it has acquired substantially all the assets, including the intellectual property, of Advent Solar, Inc. for an undisclosed cash amount.

IBM Announces Debt Exchange Offers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:08 GMT

Business Wire - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has commenced offers to exchange (the “exchange offers”) any and all of its 7.125 percent debentures due 2096, 7.000 percent debentures due 2045 and 8.000 percent notes due 2038 for a new series of 5.600 percent senior notes due 2039 (the “new notes”) and cash.

Mass Technology Leadership Council Announces 2009 Technology Leadership Award Winners

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:33:34 GMT

Business Wire - The Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council announced the winners of the 2009 Technology Leadership Awards at its 12th annual Awards Gala yesterday evening at the Copley Marriot Hotel.

NI Technology Identifies Investment Opportunities in Cloud Computing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:53 GMT

PRNewswire - Next Inning Technology Research (ht tp://www.nextinning.com), an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has published a special report on the emerging cloud computing trend covering companies including Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), VMware (NYSE: VMW), Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), Palm (Nasdaq: PALM) and Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM).

Research and Markets: Current Development of Leading Chinese IC Design Houses - Chinese IC Design Industry Reached Approx. US$3.44 Billion in 2008

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:52:16 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/c3abd0/current_developmen) has announced the addition of the "Current Development of Leading Chinese IC Design Houses" report to their offering.

SIA President George Scalise Announces Plan to Retire

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:16:35 GMT

Business Wire - The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced that George Scalise, president of the organization since 1997, will retire at the end of 2010.

Skyworks Posts 19 Percent Top Line and 50 Percent Bottom Line Sequential Growth in Q4 FY09

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:50:47 GMT

Business Wire - Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWKS), an innovator of high reliability analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling a broad range of end markets, today reported fourth fiscal quarter and year-end 2009 results.

Actions Semiconductor Promotes Niccolo Chen to Chief Executive Officer

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:36:52 GMT

PRNewswire - Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACTS), one of China's leading fabless semiconductor companies that provides comprehensive mixed-signal system-on-a-chip (SoC) and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced that Niccolo Chen, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager, has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer as Nan-Horng Yeh steps down from this position to pursue personal interests.

PhotoMedex Appoints Christina L. Allgeier Chief Financial Officer

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:10:25 GMT

Business Wire - PhotoMedex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHMD) today announced that Christina L. Allgeier has been promoted to the post of Chief Financial Officer of PhotoMedex, Inc., effective November 4, 2009.

GigOptix Inc. Conference Call to Discuss Q3 Results: Change of Date

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:31:25 GMT

Business Wire - Due to the Veterans Day holiday on November 11th, the SEC will be closed and will not accept filings on that day, therefore GigOptix Inc. (OTCBB:GGOX) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 4:30PM Eastern Standard Time (1:30PM PST) following the announcement of its quarterly results.

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion On: IMS Health Inc, MetLife Inc., ON Semiconductor Corporation, Neohydro Technologies Corporation and W

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:38 GMT

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American Semiconductor Awarded AFRL Contract to Develop Ultra Low Power CMOS

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:02:34 GMT

Business Wire - American Semiconductor, Inc. has been selected by Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a deep sub-volt, Ultra Low Power (ULP) CMOS technology that maintains high performance at very low voltages. Flexfet™ ULP will benefit AFRL and other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies by providing foundry access to advanced ULP CMOS technology.

B. Riley & Co. Continues Expansion with Addition of Nicholas Capuano to Institutional Sales Desk; Grant Hustedt to Corporate Finance Group

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:17:35 GMT

Business Wire - B. Riley & Co., LLC, a full service investment bank specializing in the needs of middle...

Jennic, Wirelessly Lighting the Way to a Greener Future

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:53:45 GMT

Business Wire - Jennic, a manufacturer of innovative 32-bit wireless microcontrollers announces the release of an Intelligent Lighting Reference Design to enable intelligent wireless control and monitoring for evaluation and development of next generation lighting systems.

Polycom Co-Founder and CTO to Deliver Keynote Address at ITEXPO East 2010 in Miami

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:34:38 GMT

Business Wire - Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced that Polycom’s Co-Founder and CTO Jeffrey Rodman has accepted an invitation to join the list of Keynote Presenters at ITEXPO East 2010, taking place January 20-22, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Altera Chief John Daane Elected SIA Chairman

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:21:37 GMT

Business Wire - The board of directors of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today elected John Daane, president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of Altera Corporation, as its 2010 chairman.

John Kelly Wins Semiconductor Industrys Top Honor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:35 GMT

Business Wire - Dr. John E. Kelly III, senior vice president and director of Research at IBM, has been named...

Synopsys Chosen by Realtek as Its Primary EDA Partner

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:42 GMT

PRNewswire - Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today announced that Realtek Semiconductor Corp., a leading provider of advanced IC products for communications network, computer peripheral and multimedia applications, has signed an expanded business agreement establishing Synopsys as its primary EDA partner.

Novellus Announces Availability and Timing of Mid-Quarter Update Conference Call Webcast for Fourth Quarter 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:00:41 GMT

PRNewswire - Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that it will provide its mid-quarter update for the fourth quarter 2009 in a conference call to be held Thursday, November 19, 2009, beginning at 1:30 p.m. PST.

Westcode Announces New Insulated Water Cooler for Very Large Power Semiconductors

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:50:39 GMT

Business Wire - IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, Westcode Semiconductors Limited, has launched a new addition to its range of power semiconductor water coolers.

Worldwide Converged Mobile Device (Smartphone) Market Continues To Grow Despite Economic Malaise, Says IDC

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:10:28 GMT

Business Wire - The worldwide converged mobile device (commonly referred to as a smartphone) market continued to weather the economic recession and reached a new record for shipments during a single quarter.

INSIDE and TWINLINX Team On MyMax NFC Sticker

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:03:44 GMT

Business Wire - INSIDE Contactless, a leading provider of advanced, open-standard contactless and near field communication (NFC) chip technologies, and TWINLINX, an innovative market entrant providing NFC technology platforms and applications, today revealed they are working together on the integration of INSIDE’s secure components in the TWINLINX MyMax NFC sticker, and are cooperating to gain type approval from major bank card brands.

Virage Logic Completes Acquisition of ARC International

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:08 GMT

Business Wire - Virage Logic Corporation (NASDAQ:VIRL), the semiconductor industry's trusted IP partner, today announced it has completed its acquisition of ARC International plc (LSE: ARK), a leading provider of microprocessor IP and solutions to OEM and semiconductor companies globally.

Tegal Completes ProNova ICP Process Suite Rollout for Silicon DRIE

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:33:21 GMT

Business Wire - Tegal Corporation, (Nasdaq:TGAL) an innovator of specialized production solutions for the fabrication of advanced MEMS, power ICs and optoelectronic devices, today announced that its full process portfolio for silicon DRIE applications has been made available for the new ProNova ICP source.

SIA Forecast 2009 2011: Moderate Growth Returning to Key Segments

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:10:31 GMT

Business Wire - The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released its annual forecast of global semiconductor sales projecting worldwide sales of $219.7 billion for 2009, a decline of 11.6 percent from the $248.6 billion reported in 2008.

Remote Heart-Monitoring Platform Begins Validation STMicroelectronics collaborates with Mayo Clinic to accelerate development and deployment of innov

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:18 GMT

PRNewswire - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), one of the world's leading semiconductor companies, and Mayo Clinic, a premier health-care organization, are collaborating on a novel platform for remotely monitoring patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.

Infineon and TSMC Extend Technology And Production Partnership Agreement; Will Jointly Develop 65nm Embedded Flash Process Technology For Automotive a

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:31:28 GMT

CNW Group - Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that they are extending their development and production partnership to a 65nanometer (nm) embedded flash (eFlash) process technology targeting next generation automotive, chip card and security applications.

Samsung Intensifies Advanced Foundry Logic Process Development with New Semiconductor R&D Center

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:28 GMT

Business Wire - Samsung Electronics today announced that its new Semiconductor Research & Development Center has started advanced logic process development, an important part of Samsung’s drive in the foundry business.

Adaptec Announces Cancelation of 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Originally Scheduled for November 10, 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:47:58 GMT

Business Wire - Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT) today announced that its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders originally scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time (the “Annual Meeting”), has been canceled as a result of certain developments relating to the Consent Solicitation commenced by Steel Partners II, L.P.

Semtech Announces Fiscal Year 2010 Third Quarter Conference Call

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:30 GMT

Business Wire - SEMTECH CORPORATION (NASDAQ: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced plans to release financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 after the close of the market on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

GSI Group Inc. Announces NASDAQ Delisting and Reports Progress on Revenue Recognition Review and Preliminary Third Quarter 2009 Bookings and Cash Bala

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:35:27 GMT

CNW Group - GSI Group Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: GSIG), a supplier of precision technology and semiconductor systems, today announced that it received notification from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel that the Panel has determined to delist the Company's shares from the Nasdaq Stock Market and will suspend trading in the Company's shares effective at the open of business on November 5, 2009.

Microchip Technology Exceeds Financial Guidance for the Second Fiscal Quarter 2010

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:32:56 GMT

Business Wire - Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as summarized in the following table:

inTEST Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:30:18 GMT

PRNewswire - inTEST Corporation (Nasdaq: INTT), an independent designer, manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor automatic test equipment (ATE) interface solutions and temperature management products, today announced results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

MFLEX Reports Solid Financial Results for Full Year and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009 Full-year net sales of $764 million are highest in Company his

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:30:17 GMT

PRNewswire - Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MFLX), a leading global provider of high-quality, technologically advanced flexible printed circuit and value-added component assembly solutions to the electronics industry, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

ON Semiconductor Reports Third Quarter of 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:18 GMT

Business Wire - ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ONNN)

KLA-Tencor Declares Regular Cash Dividend for Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2010

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:15:16 GMT

PRNewswire - KLA-Tencor Corporation (Nasdaq: KLAC) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on its common stock payable on December 1, 2009 to KLA-Tencor stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 16, 2009.

Insight Enterprises, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:13:02 GMT

Business Wire - Insight Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSIT) (“Insight” or the “Company”) today reported results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

AuthenTec Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:12:07 GMT

Business Wire - AuthenTec (NASDAQ:AUTH), the world’s leading provider of smart fingerprint solutions, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2009 ended October 2, 2009.

Evergreen Solars Sequential Shipments Increase 35% to 31 MW for the Third Quarter

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:08:34 GMT

Business Wire - Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NasdaqGM: ESLR), a manufacturer of String Ribbon™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer technology, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2009.

Mindspeed® to Present at the Merriman Curhan Ford 6th Annual Investor Summit

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:14:26 GMT

Business Wire - Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPD), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications, today announced that Bret Johnsen, chief financial officer of Mindspeed, will be presenting at the Merriman Curhan Ford 6th Annual Investor Summit in New York City.

RVU Alliance Welcomes its First Promoter Members

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:31:09 GMT

Business Wire - The RVU Alliance announced today that Motorola, Inc., Humax, Thomson, Pace plc, Entropic Communications, Inc., NXP Semiconductors and JetHead Development, Inc. have joined as the first Promoter members.

AZFirst & DeVry University Announce FIRST(R) Robotics Workshops

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:28 GMT

Business Wire - AZFirst, an Arizona 501(c)(3) organization supporting FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) after-school robotics programs in Arizona, and DeVry University are proud to present a series of workshops dedicated to the improvement and education of Arizona FIRST Robotics teams. The workshops will take place Saturday, November 14, 2009, from 9–11 a.m. at the DeVry University main campus, located at 2149 W.

Strategy Analytics: Avago, Eudyna and WIN shake up GaAs rankings

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:24:42 GMT

Business Wire - Avago Technologies, Eudyna Devices and Taiwan’s WIN Semiconductor made impressive gains in GaAs market share in 2008, ascending the top-ten list in the annual Strategy Analytics ranking of the world’s leading GaAs companies.

Sundance Features New Texas Instruments TMS320C6472 Multicore DSP in its EVP6472 Development Platform Sundance EVP6472 Embedded Development Platform

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:08:33 GMT

PRNewswire - Sundance, the leading supplier and manufacturer of advanced digital signal processing and reconfigurable FPGA systems, today extended its leadership in multiprocessor solutions through the introduction of its EVP6472 embedded development platform.

Global Netbook Market On-Track for 35 Million Shipped in 2009, According to ABI Research

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:37:56 GMT

Business Wire - According to the latest market data from ABI Research, almost 35 million netbooks will be shipped by manufacturers in 2009; a forecast the firm first made in February.

Xelerated Enables Carrier Ethernet Vendors to Offer Flexible Mobile Backhaul with Programmability and Synchronization

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:17:08 GMT

Business Wire - Xelerated, the global leader in Carrier Ethernet and Unified Fiber Access network processing chipsets, now enables Carrier Ethernet vendors to offer mobile backhaul with the industry’s most flexible Precision Time Solution.

GigOptix Inc. to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Q3 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:13:22 GMT

Business Wire - GigOptix Inc. (OTCBB:GGOX), will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:30PM Eastern Standard Time (1:30PM PST) following the announcement of its quarterly results.

Nordson Announces Expanded Roles for Executive Corporate Officers John J. Keane and Peter G. Lambert

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:08:59 GMT

Business Wire - Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) today announced an expansion of duties for two of its executive officers, Senior Vice President John J. Keane and Vice President Peter G.

Silicon Labs Expands Family of Automotive-Qualified Microcontrollers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:32:35 GMT

Business Wire - Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced a new line of highly C8051F5xx automotive-qualified microcontrollers (MCUs) that enable a dramatic reduction in system cost and footprint in body electronics applications.

Altair Semiconductor Announces Immediate Availability of LTE USB ExpressCard FourGee(TM) LTE USB ExpressCard UE supports testing and trials of Altair

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:26 GMT

PRNewswire - Altair Semiconductor, a 4G chip company developing the world's most advanced mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced the immediate availability of its FourGee(TM) LTE USB ExpressCard UE (User Equipment).

Asymteks Calibrated Process Jetting Reduces Process Variability and Ensures Consistent Dispensing Flow Rates

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:20:30 GMT

Business Wire - Nordson ASYMTEK, a leader in dispensing, coating, and jetting technologies, introduces patented CPJ+ (Calibrated Process Jetting Plus).