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Providing an unmatched combination of precision, low power and low supply voltage, Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the industry's lowest power zero-drift instrumentation amplifier. The device features the lowest quiescent current and lowest input bias current versus the nearest competition, as well as an impressive power-to-noise ratio, very low offset voltage/drift and 1.8 V operation. Consequently, the INA333 improves accuracy and stability while extending battery life in a variety of precision, low-power applications such as portable medical, handheld instrumentation, weigh scales and data acquisition.

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Wolfson Microelectronics announces the launch of its WM8903 CODEC - the first in the Company's family of next generation of ultra low power audio devices. Packed with innovative new technology, the WM8903 is designed to dramatically extend playback time for audio enabled portable devices, such as portable media players, multimedia handsets and handheld gaming systems.

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STMicroelectronics, a leading supplier of semiconductor products for power conversion, introduced an innovative step-up DC/DC converter that is the first on the market to feature an output current cut-off function. ST’s new ST8R00 is ideally suited to supply blue lasers, the new generation of optical data storage, in portable applications, where designers operate under tight constraints in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) area and cost.

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Maintains loud volume across battery range to enhance portable audio performance

DALLAS (May 6, 2008) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced a monolithic, filter-free Class-D audio amplifier with an integrated boost converter for portable applications including wireless handsets, personal navigation devices, portable gaming and wireless speakers. Addressing the need for louder volume and higher output power from the speakers, the TPA2014D1 provides up to 1.5 W across an 8-Ohm load, ensuring that volume is maintained even when the battery discharges to its minimum voltage.

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New version of Eclipse-based development tool for MSP430 MCUs offers advanced embedded emulation, increased performance and ease-of-use

DALLAS, TX (April 30, 2008) - Spurred by the rapid adoption of its initial Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE) for MSP430 microcontrollers (MCU), Texas Instruments Incorporated (NYSE: TXN) today announced the release of Code Composer Essentials (CCEssentials) v3. CCEssentials v3 for MSP430 provides major upgrades designed to enhance performance, emulation and ease-of-use, all at a very low cost. Leveraging the design flexibility and interoperability enabled by the Eclipse open source platform, designers can easily integrate plug-ins for a highly customized, interoperable and flexible IDE.

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MILPITAS, CA April 30, 2008 Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2366, a 12-bit successive approximation register (SAR) ADC that outputs data at up to 3Msps in tiny 6- and 8-lead TSOT-23 packages. Operating from a single 2.35V to 3.6V supply, the LTC2366 consumes only 7.2mW at the maximum output rate, a 20% power savings over the nearest competitor. With its tiny footprint and very low power dissipation, the LTC2366 is ideal for a wide variety of portable and space-constrained applications, including medical devices, communication systems, and industrial monitors.

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Schottky Diodes in SOD923 Packaging are 50 Percent Smaller than Diodes Packaged in SOD523

San Jose, California March 26, 2008 Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces a series of Schottky diodes that are energy and space efficient, addressing the needs of space-constrained, power-hungry portable applications. The BAS70SL, BAS40SL, and RB751SL feature an extremely low forward drop (VF) of 0.37mV, which is instrumental in extending battery life. Power conservation is a critical design benefit for power-rich functionalities in portable applications such as cell phones, PDAs and digital cameras.

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