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STMicroelectronics, the market leader in technologies for digital satellite radio1, has recently signed an agreement with WorldSpace Satellite Radio, one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, to develop, manufacture and distribute chips for European Satellite Digital Radio (ESDR) receivers planned for a WorldSpace pan-European and Middle East service offering, starting with Italy in 2009.

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Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX7034 low-power superheterodyne receiver for ASK data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency range. Only requiring a few external components to implement a complete receive-chain solution, this device integrates an LNA, image-rejection mixer, self-contained PLL block, 10.7MHz IF filter with RSSI, and analog, baseband data-recovery circuitry. To ensure excellent receive sensitivity in automotive and consumer applications, these critical blocks have been designed to withstand high temperatures.

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Vishay Releases Five New Series of High-Sensitivity AGC3 IR Receivers Optimized for Noisy Environments and Short Burst Codes
Devices Offer a 2.5-V to 5.5-V Supply Voltage Range and Low Power Consumption of 0.35 mA in Three Industry-Standard PIN Configurations

MALVERN, Pa. Jan. 30, 2008 In a move to minimize the impact of fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and other disturbance signals on IR remote control systems, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the release of five new series of high-sensitivity IR receivers. As AGC3 devices, the receivers are optimized for noisy environments and short burst codes.

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Vishay’s 3-V Infrared Receiver Series Offers Enhanced Sensitivity, 70 % Reduction in Operating Current, Broader 2.5-V to 5.5-V Power Supply Range, and Improved EMI and ESD Immunity

MALVERN, Pa. — Jan. 11, 2008 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it is upgrading the performance of its 3-V infrared receivers with a new-generation IC that doubles the sensitivity of the device under low-light conditions.

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Si4706 and Si4749 Increase Reliability and Sensitivity to Provide the Best Customer Experience
AUSTIN, Texas – March 17, 2008 – Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the expansion of its broadcast audio portfolio to include two high-performance radio data system (RDS) receivers. These devices meet the growing demand to couple RDS traffic message channel (TMC) and open data applications (ODA) with static GPS navigation maps to dynamically route drivers around traffic anomalies.

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Si4736 Family Extends Footprint Compatible AM/FM Portfolio
AUSTIN, Texas – Jan. 14, 2008 – Silicon Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced the industry’s first fullyintegrated AM/FM radio receivers with weather band (WB) coverage. In addition to receiving AM/FM bands, the Si4736 family covers the frequencies within 162.4 and 162.55 MHz broadcasting continuous, 24-hour weather warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard
information, as well as national security and public safety alerts throughout the US and Canada.

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