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TI does not endorse 'mini-tender offer'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:13:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) said today it has been notified of an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" by TRC Capital Corporation to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of TI's common stock, representing approximately 0.23 percent of TI's outstanding shares.

Pixelplus Announces Receipt of Staff Determination Letter from Nasdaq

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:22:03 GMT

PRNewswire - Pixelplus Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PXPL), a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that the Company received a Staff Determination letter from Nasdaq on July 22, 2008 indicating that the Company is failing to comply with the minimum $10,000,000 stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market under Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(3), and that its securities are, therefore, subject to delisting from The Nasdaq Global Market.

EMCORE's Wins 2008 R&D 100 Award For Inverted Metamorphic Multi-Junction Solar Cell Technology

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:31:44 GMT

PRNewswire - EMCORE Corporation (Nasdaq: EMKR) a leading provider of Semi-conductor-based components and subsystems for the broadband, fiber-optic, satellite and terrestrial solar power markets, announced today that its world record Inverted Metamorphic (IMM) solar cell technology has been chosen by R&D Magazine for an R&D 100 award.

MagnaChip Expands Power Product Portfolio to Low Noise LDO Family

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:50:52 GMT

PRNewswire - MagnaChip Semiconductor Ltd., a leading provider of analog and mixed signal semiconductor products for high volume consumer applications, today, announced the expansion of its power solutions portfolio with the release of low noise LDO (low dropout) products, the MAP1115 and the MAP1230, for use in mobile handsets and other portable devices.

BIO-key(R) Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:45:16 GMT

PRNewswire - BIO-key International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BKYI) today announced plans to release second quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, July 28, 2008 before the market opens.

GSI Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Call

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:46:20 GMT

PRNewswire - GSI Group Inc., (Nasdaq: GSIG) will be releasing its second quarter earnings on Thursday, July 31st before the market opens.

SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:15:23 GMT

PRNewswire - SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIRF), a leading provider of GPS-enabled silicon and premium software location platforms, today reported unaudited financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

ISSI Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2008 Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:15:20 GMT

PRNewswire - Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISSI) today reported its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Micrel Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:49 GMT

PRNewswire - Micrel, Incorporated (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2008.

Hittite Microwave Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:24 GMT

PRNewswire - Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq: HITT) today reported revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 of $45.0 million, representing an increase of 19.6% compared with $37.6 million for the second quarter of 2007 and an increase of 4.0% compared with $43.3 million for the first quarter of 2008.

Bookham Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter Revenue Up 39% Year-Over-Year

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:00:18 GMT

PRNewswire - Bookham, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKHM), a leading provider of optical components, modules and subsystems, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2008.

3M Electronic Solutions Division Names Herve Gindre Vice President and General Manager

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:31:31 GMT

Business Wire - The 3M Electronic Solutions Division announced the appointment of Hervé Gindre to vice president and general manager, effective July 1.

congatec AG Announces Triple Digit Sales Growth

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:31:13 GMT

Business Wire - congatec AG, an innovative manufacturer of embedded computer boards, announced today record sales growth for the first half of 2008.

ASAT Holdings Limited Announces Date for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results Conference Call

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:00:22 GMT

PRNewswire - ASAT Holdings Limited (OTC Bulletin Board: ASTTY), a global provider of semiconductor package design, assembly and test services, today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008, ended April 30, 2008, on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 8:30 am.

Next Inning Technology Previews Earnings for Juniper Networks, NetLogic Microsystems, Microchip Technology, and Power Integrations

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:30:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Next Inning Technology Research (http:// www.nextinning.com), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has updated outlooks for Juniper Networks (Nasdaq: JNPR), NetLogic Microsystems (Nasdaq: NETL), Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) and Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI).

SMS to Garner 83% of All Mobile Messaging Revenues through 2013, Says ABI Research

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:49:33 GMT

Business Wire - SMS will continue to maintain its lead as the highest revenue generator across all messaging categories, providing global service revenues of $177 billion in 2013.

Keithley Releases Guide to Wireless and RF Testing

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:16:36 GMT

Business Wire - Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces the availability of Advanced Measurement Techniques for OFDM- and MIMO-based Radio Systems: Demystifying WLAN and WiMAX Testing, a new guide to wireless and RF testing.

First Solar to Build 10 MW Solar PV Power Plant for Sempra Generation

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:06:41 GMT

Business Wire - First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR) announced today that it will build a 10 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) power plant for Sempra Generation near Boulder City, Nevada.

Ultratech Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:29:28 GMT

Business Wire - Ultratech, Inc. (NasdaqGM: UTEK) today announced unaudited results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 28, 2008.

Keithley Instruments Reports 22 Percent Sales Growth for Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:26:36 GMT

Business Wire - Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, today announced results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Overture Networks Expands as World Turns to Carrier Ethernet for Next-Generation Communications

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:16:11 GMT

Business Wire - Overture Networks, a leading supplier of converged packet access solutions for Carrier Ethernet, has announced three new additions to its sales team to address the rapidly growing demand for the company’s award-winning product line.

NextWave Wireless to Sell a Portion of Its AWS Spectrum for $150 Million

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:05:37 GMT

Business Wire - NextWave Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ: WAVE), a global provider of advanced mobile multimedia and wireless broadband technologies, announced that it has signed agreements with four parties to sell a portion of its AWS license portfolio, representing 63% of its total AWS MHz-pops, for a total of $150.1 million.

DSP Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Earnings

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:00:53 GMT

PRNewswire - DSP Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSPG), a worldwide leader in developing and providing chip-set solutions for residential wireless connectivity, announced today its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Phoenix Firmware and the New Intel(R) Architecture System-on-a-Chip Enable New Embedded Markets

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:00:50 GMT

PRNewswire - Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTEC), the global leader in core systems software, today announced that its BIOS firmware products are available for Intel's new System-on-a-Chip (SOC) for embedded applications, the Intel(R) EP80579 Integrated Processor product line.

Zenergy Power Completes Successful Operation of World's First Commercial High-Temperature Superconductive (HTS) Induction Heater

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:47:10 GMT

PRNewswire - Zenergy Power Inc., developer of commercial products based on high temperature superconductor (HTS) technology, announced the successful installation and implementation of the world's first commercial full scale HTS induction heater for Weseralu GmbH & Co.

Cabot Microelectronics Corporation Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:45:35 GMT

Business Wire - Cabot Microelectronics Corporation (Nasdaq: CCMP), the world’s leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing slurries to the semiconductor industry, today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2008, which ended June 30.

STMicroelectronics Improves System Clock Distribution with Low-Power ICs Supporting Per-Channel Enable Controls

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:00:55 GMT

PRNewswire - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a world leader in analog and mixed-signal ICs, has announced the first six devices in a series of clock-distribution ICs, which are the first in the market to provide per-channel output-enable controls for precision clock management in embedded and handheld applications.

Kennet Targets High-Growth Technology Firms with Third Fund

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:47 GMT

Business Wire - Kennet Partners, the technology growth equity investor, today announced the closing of its third fund, Kennet III, at over €200 million ($315 million).

ARM Q2 and Half Year 2008 Trading Update

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:06:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Due to an inadvertent disclosure of our Q2 2008 headline numbers, ARM Holdings plc [(LSE: ARM); (NASDAQ: ARMH)] announces its expected preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half year ended 30 June 2008.

INFICON Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Results

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:00:59 GMT

Business Wire - INFICON (SWX Swiss Exchange: IFCN), a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and process control software for the semiconductor and vacuum-coating industries and other industrial applications, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

GT Solar International, Inc. Prices Initial Public Offering

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:20:21 GMT

Business Wire - GT Solar International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOLR) today announced that the initial public offering of 30.3 million shares of its common stock has been priced at $16.50 per share.

Setting the Regulatory Framework for the Next Generation Radio Technologies

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:31:25 GMT

Business Wire - On October 29, 2008, as part of the SDR 08 Technical Conference and Product Exposition “SDR 2.0 - Entering the Mainstream” being held in Washington, D.C., the SDR Forum will host a workshop to explore the regulatory challenges inherent in software defined and cognitive radio and look at ways for better regulating the technology to benefit both the industry and the end-users the industry serves.

Asyst First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call to Be Held July 30, 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:26:44 GMT

Business Wire - Asyst Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYT), will announce financial results for its fiscal year 2009 first quarter (ended June 30, 2008) after the market closes on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Entorian Receives NASDAQ Notice Letter

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:46:22 GMT

Business Wire - On July 21, 2008, Entorian Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTN) received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market notifying it that for the 30 consecutive business days preceding the date of the letter, the bid price of its common stock closed below the $1.00 per-share requirement for continued inclusion on The NASDAQ Global Market pursuant to NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4450(a)(5).

QuickLogic Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results - CSSP Customer Design Activity Gains Momentum

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:30:13 GMT

Business Wire - QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ:QUIK), the lowest power programmable solutions leader, today announced the financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 29, 2008.

TriQuint Announces Second Quarter Results

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:14:42 GMT

Business Wire - TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TQNT), a supplier of high performance products for wireless communications, announces its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008, including the following highlights:

Cirrus Logic Reports Fiscal Q1 2009 Financial Results

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:08:24 GMT

Business Wire - Cirrus Logic Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS), a leader in high-precision analog and digital signal processing components, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, which ended June 28, 2008.

Actions Semiconductor to Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on August 4, 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:05:49 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) solutions and multimedia digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for portable consumer electronics, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended June 30, 2008, following the close of the market on Monday, August 4, 2008.

Ikanos Communications Reports Results for Second Quarter 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:05:38 GMT

PRNewswire - Ikanos Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: IKAN), a leading provider of advanced broadband for the digital home, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008.

Mattson Technology, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:05:35 GMT

PRNewswire - Mattson Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTSN), a leading supplier of advanced process equipment used to manufacture semiconductors, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2008 (hereafter referred to as "current quarter").

CyberOptics Reports Second Quarter Operating Results

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:04:22 GMT

Business Wire - CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) today reported operating results for the second quarter of 2008 ended June 30:

MEMC Reports Second Quarter Results

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:01:42 GMT

PRNewswire - MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.

LSI Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:01:22 GMT

PRNewswire - LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) today reported results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2008.

Advanced Energy Reports Solid 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results Driven by Growth in Solar Market

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:00:48 GMT

PRNewswire - Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEIS) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.

Zarlink Semiconductor board and management prevail against dissidents

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:51:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - OTTAWA - The management of Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (TSX:ZL) won a bitter battle over the future direction of the troubled company Wednesday with about 60 per cent of proxy votes supporting the current board of directors.

Novellus Announces Availability of the Webcast of Its Presentation at RBC Capital Market's 2008 Technology, Communications & Media Conference

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:00:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Novellus Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVLS), today announced that the company will present on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at RBC Capital Market's 2008 Technology, Communications & Media Conference.

NewVa Corridor Technology Council to Host Technology Expo

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:23:17 GMT

Business Wire - The NewVa Corridor Technology Council (“NCTC”) announced today that it will be hosting the NewVA Technology Expo on September 5, 2008 at the Roanoke Civic Center, in Roanoke, Virginia.

Terremark Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter Results

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:01:09 GMT

Business Wire - Terremark Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMRK), a leading global provider of managed IT infrastructure services, will hold its quarterly conference call on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

Mayfield Fund Expands Team With 3 World Class EIRs

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:02:19 GMT

Business Wire - Mayfield Fund today announced that it has appointed three new entrepreneurs in residence (EIRs) to explore opportunities in the cleantech and enterprise sectors.

Avnet Electronics Marketing Named Wi2Wi's Exclusive Global Distributor

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:03:43 GMT

Business Wire - Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), and Wi2Wi, Inc., a leading provider of OEM communications products, have expanded their distribution agreement that was announced in December.

GE's Fuel-Flexible Gas Turbine Technology Selected for Power Plant Expansion Project at Largest Iron and Steel Complex in China

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:34:23 GMT

Business Wire - GE Energy’s fuel-flexible turbine technology has been selected for the expansion of the world’s largest COREX combined-cycle power plant at the Baoshan Iron & Steel Company (Baosteel) complex in Baoshan District, Shanghai, China.

NI LabVIEW Monitors Structural Health of Summer Olympic Venues in Beijing

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:00:45 GMT

PRNewswire - National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced the China Earthquake Administration (CEA), the leading governmental body managing the country's earthquake preparedness and disaster mitigation, selected a structural health monitoring (SHM) solution developed by National Instruments Alliance Partner CGM Engineering, Inc., based on the NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform and NI CompactRIO programmable automation controllers.

"You Can't Believe Everything You Read about Wi-Fi Equipment TCO" Warns ABI Research

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:51:04 GMT

Business Wire - Wi-Fi equipment vendors are now frequently turning to Total Cost of Ownership studies as a way to convince customers about the value of their offerings.

Nanometrics Announces Upcoming Investor Events and Revises Details of Q2 Results Conference Call

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:09:28 GMT

Business Wire - Nanometrics Incorporated (Nasdaq: NANO), a leading supplier of advanced process control metrology equipment, today announced that Dr.

IXYS Expands its GenX3(TM) IGBT Family to 600V

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:48:35 GMT

Business Wire - IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) announces the expansion of its family of GenX3™ Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) to 600 volts.