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ON Semiconductor Joins Forces with Compel, Russia’s Largest Electronics Components Distributor

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – December 15, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has announced a distribution and support agreement with Compel, Russia’s largest electronics component distributor.

The new agreement is in line with ON Semiconductor’s strategy to address growing demand for the company’s products in Russia. Under the terms of the agreement, Compel will provide customers with access to a broad range of ON Semiconductor technologies including power, analogue, DSP, mixed-signal, advance logic, clock management, non-volatile memory and standard component devices. Compel will also provide support for ON Semiconductor products via its comprehensive network of technical representatives.

“Russia is an increasingly important market for ON Semiconductor and we are seeing a growing demand from OEMs and CEMs in the region,” said Jeff Thomson, ON Semiconductor’s vice president for Global Channel Sales. “As Russia’s largest electronics components distributor, Compel will help us satisfy this demand while providing high levels of technical support at a local level.”

Compel’s president, Boris Rudyak, added: “With more than fifteen years experience meeting the needs of Russian customers, Compel is one of the country’s leading electronics component distributors. The ON Semiconductor portfolio fits perfectly with our existing technology offering and further expands the solutions we can deliver to Russian OEMs and CEMs.”

About Compel, JSC
Compel is the largest Russian distributor of electronic components, providing deliveries from leading world producers. They deliver integrated circuits, discrete components, relays, energy sources, indicators and displays, industrial video cameras, and components for radio frequency identifiers. To learn more about compel, please visit www.compel.ru.

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, non-volatile memory 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.

ON Semiconductor Intensifies Power Solution Efforts in China with Establishment of Joint Power Lab with TCL Multimedia Technology

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

SHENZEN, China – Dec. 9, 2008 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a global leader in high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, today announced that it has opened a joint power laboratory with TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited (TCL Multimedia, HKSE: 1070) in China, to better serve the needs of customer-focused power solutions for LCD and CRT television sets.

The new lab is located at TCL Multimedia’s global research and development (R&D) center in Shenzhen. Joint development efforts at the lab will focus on leading-edge and cost-effective power solutions for TCL Multimedia’s industry-leading TV products.

“We have been using ON Semiconductor’s energy-efficient power solutions- which meet or exceed global standards for power efficiency - since 2002,” said Yang Fu Zhong, general manager of Worldwide R&D at TCL Multimedia. “The new joint lab will propel TCL to develop better, faster and cost effective turnkey power solutions for LCD TVs which are our key growth segment for the next few years. We are confident that with ON Semiconductor’s market leadership and complete LCD TV power solutions, we will continue strengthening the brand values of TCL and advancing our product design to a new level.”

“With high active mode efficiency, low standby power consumption and effective power factor correction, our solutions help TCL Multimedia optimize power usage for every aspect of their TV functionality,” said Darrell Lim, ON Semiconductor regional vice president of Sales for Greater China. “The new lab is a significant step in ON Semiconductor’s continuing strategy to lead the power management market utilizing partnerships with market leaders in China. This lab will enable us to better address the needs of TCL Multimedia and anticipate market trends, helping our customer accelerate creativity for life for their TV consumers.”

ON Semiconductor will assign resident field application engineers to work at the joint lab with TCL Multimedia’s R&D teams across LCD and CRT TV product lines.

The facility brings the total number of joint power labs that ON Semiconductor has opened in China to eight, following the successful establishment of joint labs with other leading China companies including Changhong, Haier, Hisense, Malata, Skyworth and Xoceco.

About TCL Multimedia Technology
TCL Multimedia Technology (HKSE:1070) is one of the three listed companies of TCL Corporation, one of China’s largest consumer electronics corporations with operations in around 40 countries and regions worldwide. The three letters “TCL” stand for “The Creative Life”, signifying how life can be inspired by creativity. TCL is a top five global TV brand, with more than 15 million sets sold in 2007. The company has won international accolades including Fortune China magazine’s Most Admired Chinese Companies of 2007, BusinessWeek’s Rising International Chinese Brands, and Germany’s 2008 Red Dot Design Award for LCD TV.

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, signal management, analog, DSP, advance logic, clock management, non-volatile memory 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 website in this news release, such information on the website is not to be incorporated herein.

Wide Bandwidth, Bidirectional 4-Channel 2:1 Video Switch

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:31:44 GMT

NCS6433 : Wide Bandwidth, Bidirectional 4-Channel 2:1 Video Switch

Switches video signals such as RGB, composite, S-Video and component video (YPbPr)
Single switch-enabled input (low = A port is connected to B port; high = high impedance between the A and B ports)
Low crosstalk, low on resistance and fast switching times make it suitable for high frequency video applications in high definition LCD TVs

1.3 Watt Class AB Audio Power Amplifier

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:29:47 GMT

NCP2991G : 1.3 Watt Class AB Audio Power Amplifier

Best-in-class PSRR -100 dB rejects TDMA noise and other fluctuations from power supply
Zero pop-noise with single ended or differential audio input
Very fast turn-on time, select either 15 or 30 milliseconds

8.0 V P-Channel Power MOSFET

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:27:51 GMT

NTLJS1102P : 8.0 V P-Channel Power MOSFET

Optimized for high side load switching and load management applications in portable equipment
RDS(on) rated at 1.2 V logic level gate drive; high efficiency for minimal battery drain
2 x 2 x 0.8 mm WDFN-6 package with exposed drain pad yields excellent thermal performance

Integrated PoE-PD and DC-DC Converter Controllers

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:25:49 GMT

NCP1080 NCP1081 NCP1082 NCP1083 : Integrated PoE-PD and DC-DC Converter Controllers

Integrated solution for medium and high power Ethernet applications; NCP1080/1 PoE eliminates local power supplies/adapters, NCP1082/3 supports PoE and auxiliary sources
Robust devices with superior ESD protection and excellent thermal characteristics; all are pin compatible in exposed pad TSSOP-20
NCP1080/2 deliver up to 13 W for traditional IEEE 802.3af PoE apps; NCP1081/3 deliver 25 W per draft IEEE 802.3at (D3.0) and up to 40 W for proprietary high power PoE apps

ON Semiconductor Introduces Temperature Sensor with Integrated EEPROM for Memory Module Applications

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – December 4, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has unveiled the second device in a new line of temperature sensors recently acquired from Catalyst Semiconductor. The new CAT34TS02 combines a 12-bit (plus Sign bit) digital output temperature sensor with 2 kilobits (Kb) of Serial Presence Detect (SPD) EEPROM for DDR3 applications in high-speed PCs and laptops, graphics cards, servers, telecom equipment and base stations, environmental control systems and industrial process control equipment.

The CAT34TS02 is compliant to JEDEC specification JC42.4, providing ±1°C temperature sensing accuracy from 75° C to 95° C and ±3° C accuracy from +20° C to +100° C, across the device supply voltage range of 3.0 volts (V) to 3.6 V. It measures and records the system temperature approximately 10 times per second, with readings compared to three trigger limits stored in the internal memory registers. Readings can be retrieved by the host system via the I2C/SMBus interface and over- and under-limit conditions are signaled on the open-drain EVENT pin.

For general-purpose temperature sensor applications, integrating the temperature sensor with non-volatile EEPROM eliminates the need for external memory to store sensor and threshold configurations.

Additionally, the CAT34TS02 non-volatile memory retains custom-configured sensor and threshold values at power-up resulting in a simple, space-saving and cost-effective solution.

The integrated 2 Kb SPD EEPROM is internally organized as 16 pages of 16 bytes each, for a total of 256 bytes. The EEPROM features a 16-byte page write buffer, supports both the Standard (100 kilohertz - kHz) and Fast (400 kHz) I2C protocols and features Permanent and Reversible Software Write Protection, defined as standard for all DDR3 DIMM modules.

Product Features
• 12-bit digital temperature sensor with 2 Kb integrated serial presence detect (SPD) EEPROM
• Compliant to JEDEC spec JC42.4 for DDR3 DIMM memory modules
• Temperature range: +20° C to +100° C
• Supply Range: 3.0 V to 3.6 V
• I2C/SMBus interface
• Packaging: 8-pad TDFN (2 mm x 3 mm)

Price and Availability
Pricing for the CAT34TS02 temperature sensor with EEPROM is $0.75 each, in 10,000 unit quantities. Samples are available now. Projected lead-time for production quantities is currently 6 to 8 weeks ARO.

Additional information: CAT34TS02 or contact Thruston Awalt at thruston.awalt@onsemi.com.

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I2C is a registered trademark of Philips Corporation. Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. is licensed by Philips Corporation to carry the I2C bus protocol.

ON Semiconductor Repurchases $60.9 Million of its $260 Million Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Dec. 3, 2008 – ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ONNN) today announced that it has repurchased approximately $60.9 million aggregate principal amount of its zero coupon convertible senior subordinated notes for approximately $49.4 million in cash.

“Repurchasing the zero coupon convertible senior subordinated notes will result in a gain of approximately $11 million in the fourth quarter of 2008,” said Donald Colvin, ON Semiconductor executive vice president and CFO. “As of the end of the third quarter of 2008, we had approximately $418 million of cash and equivalents on our balance sheet and added approximately $25 million from the Catalyst acquisition subsequent to the quarter end. Even in these challenging times, we remain committed to improving the value of the company through transactions such as the repurchase of debt at a significant discount. The business environment is challenging for the semiconductor industry and ON Semiconductor management is committed to taking all necessary actions to add to shareholder value.”

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, signal management, analog, DSP, advance logic, clock management, non-volatile memory 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 website in this news release, information on the website is not to be incorporated herein.

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the future financial performance of ON. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to ON as of the date of this release and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include a variety of factors, some of which are beyond ON’s control. In particular, such risks and uncertainties include difficulties encountered in integrating merged businesses; the variable demand and the aggressive pricing environment for semiconductor products; dependence on each company’s ability to successfully manufacture in increasing volumes on a cost-effective basis and with acceptable quality for its current products; the adverse impact of competitive product announcements; revenues and operating performance; poor economic conditions and markets, including the current credit markets; the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; changes in demand for our products; changes in inventories at customers and distributors; technological and product development risks; availability of raw materials; competitors' actions; pricing and gross margin pressures; loss of key customers; order cancellations or reduced bookings; changes in manufacturing yields; control of costs and expenses; significant litigation; risks associated with acquisitions and dispositions; risks associated with leverage and restrictive covenants in debt agreements; risks associated with international operations; the threat or occurrence of international armed conflict and terrorist activities both in the United States and internationally; risks and costs associated with increased and new regulation of corporate governance and disclosure standards (including pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002); and risks involving environmental or other governmental regulation. Information concerning additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements is contained in ON’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 12, 2008, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other of ON’s SEC filings. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing ON’s views as of any subsequent date and ON does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made.

ON Semiconductor Names Darrell Lim Regional Vice President of Sales for Greater China

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT

CHINA – Dec. 2, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, has named Darrell Lim regional vice president of Sales for Greater China, which includes mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Mr. Lim takes on his expanded responsibilities after successfully directing the company’s Sales for China as regional vice president.

During his tenure with ON Semiconductor since 2005, Mr. Lim has been instrumental in achieving the company’s growth in sales and design wins from key indigenous customers in China, as well as in establishing joint power laboratories with market makers in the country.

“Darrell’s appointment is part of our ongoing commitment to build a first-class sales management competence within the company,” said David Chow, ON Semiconductor vice president of Sales for Asia Pacific. ”With the economies of the Greater China region becoming increasingly integrated, we look to Darrell to draw on his track record to deliver on our growth plans for this region, and to enhance the recognition by our customers and the industry of our position as a leader in energy efficient products and solutions.”

Mr. Lim has more than 22 years of information technology and semiconductor industry experience in sales, marketing, global account management, business development and engineering. Prior to joining ON Semiconductor, he was vice president of China Mega Accounts for Arrow Electronics, after having served as vice president of ASEAN & India. Previously, he was director of Asia, Large Corporate Segment at Dell computer, and before that, general manager of Singapore & Brunei. He has also worked at ECS Computers as deputy general manager.

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, signal management, analog, DSP, advance logic, clock management, non-volatile memory 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 Executives to Present at Investor Conferences

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Dec. 1, 2008 -ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, has announced that executives from the company will be presenting at the following conferences:

 Credit Suisse Annual Technology Conference – 2:30 p.m. (MT), Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ.

 Barclays Capital Global Technology Conference – 11:00 a.m. (PT), Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
ON Semiconductor will provide a webcast of the conference presentations on the Investors section of its website at http://www.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, signal management, analog, DSP, advance logic, clock management, non-volatile memory 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.

ON Semiconductor Honored with “Recognition Certificate” by Delphi Electronics and Safety Suzhou

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT
CHINA – Nov. 20, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, has won a “Recognition Certificate” from Delphi Electronics & Safety (E&S) Suzhou, a world leader in the manufacture, processing and assembly of automotive audio systems, electronically controlled braking systems, airbags and other automotive electronic products.
The award recognizes ON Semiconductor for the excellent quality performance of its Leshan manufacturing plant in China, which has enabled Delphi E&S Suzhou to provide its customers with superior customized automotive electronics products.
Each year, Delphi E&S Suzhou selects award recipients from a list of hundreds of suppliers in China. ON Semiconductor was one of only three award recipients from a total of 150 suppliers and the only winner in the electronics industry.
“We are honored to be granted with this award,” said Darrell Lim, ON Semiconductor regional vice president of Sales for China. ”It is a significant recognition of our quality because quality was a critical criterion for the award. We are proud to say that we have not had a quality issue in the last two years, which has enabled us to provide a standard of service and product quality that exceeds Delphi E&S’ expectations.”
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, signal management, analog, DSP, advance logic, clock management, non-volatile memory 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.

1.5 A, Step-Up/Down/Inverting Switching Regulator w/Enable

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:03:26 GMT
NCP3064 NCV3064 : 1.5 A, Step-Up/Down/Inverting Switching Regulator w/Enable
150 kHz upgrade to the popular MC33063A/MC34063A, designed for boost, buck and inverting converters with minimal external components
Improved protection features: thermal shutdown protection, cycle-by-cycle current limit
ON/OFF feature puts the device into a standby state (<100 uA); NCV3064 meets automotive requirements

ON Semiconductor’s New Highly-Integrated Overvoltage Protection IC Reduces Board Space in Portable Devices by Up to 40 Percent

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nov. 19, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions, has introduced the NUS6189 , a device that integrates the performance and functions of an overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit, a 30 volt (V) P-channel power MOSFET, a low VCE(sat) transistor and a low Rds(on) power MOSFET into a space-saving 3.0 mm x 4.0 mm x 0.9 mm package. The NUS6189 is designed to protect sensitive electronic circuitry from overvoltage transients and power supply faults. It is optimized for applications that utilize an external AC-DC adapter or car accessory charger such as mobile phones, PMPs and mobile internet devices
By integrating the four separate device functions commonly needed for protection within portable devices into a single IC, the NUS6189 reduces the PCB space required by up to 40 percent. In addition, the device’s integrated design delivers very low power dissipation, significantly reducing heat and improving battery life. Specifically designed to handle large inrush peak currents, the NUS6189 is the ideal complement to power management ICs offered by ON Semiconductor and to the leading CDMA chipsets – both being designed into next generation portable devices. With an overvoltage turn-off time of less than 1.0 micro seconds (µs) the device quickly disconnects the input supply from the load during faults, thus assuring superior protection over existing slower solutions
“ON Semiconductor continues to lead the industry in delivering innovative, highly efficient solutions in smaller, lower profile packages that not only meet the size requirements for next generation applications, but that deliver the performance demanded by customers,” said Manor Narayanan, vice president and general manager of ON Semiconductor’s Digital Consumer Products Division. “We work closely with our customers to understand their needs and we plan to continue to develop targeted solutions to help them keep their competitive edge.”
The NUS6189 is a key addition to the portfolio of ON Semiconductor products targeted at the four primary subsystems typically found in portable applications. This device specifically addresses the challenging requirements within the Interconnect subsystem. ON Semiconductor also offers solutions for the Display and Lighting, the Power Management and the Audio/Video subsystems for handheld portable devices.
Packaging and Pricing
The NUS6189 is available in a low profile 3.0 mm x 4.0 mm x 0.9 mm QFN-22, lead-free package. It is budgetary priced at $0.55 USD per unit in 1,000 unit quantities.
For additional technical information visit http://www.onsemi.com or contact Olivier Meilhon, strategic marketing engineer, at Olivier.Meilhon@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, non-volatile memory 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.

ON Semiconductor Withdraws from Proposal to Acquire Atmel

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT
Phoenix and Chandler, Arizona, November 18, 2008 – ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: ONNN) today announced that it is withdrawing from its joint proposal with Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP) to acquire Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML).
Keith Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of ON Semiconductor said, “While we believe that Atmel’s Nonvolatile Memory and RF and Automotive businesses would be an attractive strategic acquisition, we have decided to withdraw from the proposal due to the unforeseen deterioration in the semiconductor market since we announced our proposal as well as the unprecedented weakness in the financial markets.”
Steve Sanghi, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Microchip said, “We are disappointed that difficult semiconductor industry and financial market conditions have resulted in ON Semiconductor withdrawing from our joint proposal to acquire Atmel. As a result of ON Semiconductor’s withdrawal, Microchip must also withdraw its $5 per share offer for Atmel. However, Microchip intends to evaluate its potential alternatives for pursuing a transaction without ON Semiconductor.”
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release, including those regarding Microchip’s continued evaluation of its potential alternatives for pursuing a transaction without ON Semiconductor, 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 Microchip’s management, 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 will not continue to pursue a transaction with Atmel evaluating its potential alternatives for pursuing a transaction without ON Semiconductor; the possibility that any future proposal by Microchip to acquire Atmel will be rejected by Atmel’s board of directors or shareholders; the possibility that, even if Microchip commences a future proposal to acquire Atmel, Microchip will be unable to reach agreement on the terms of the sale of certain Atmel assets with third parties, Microchip will not be able to satisfy closing conditions in any definitive agreement, or the transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed; the effect of the announcement of any proposal on each of Microchip’s and Atmel’s strategic relationships, operating results and businesses generally, including the ability to retain key employees; Microchip’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 September 30, 2008). If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, Microchip may not continue to pursue a transaction with Atmel, any proposed acquisition may not be consummated, the potential benefits of any acquisition may not be realized, Microchip’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 November 18, 2008. Microchip undertakes no duty to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Important Additional Information
This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. MICROCHIP MAY FILE A PROXY STATEMENT WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE “SEC”) RELATING TO MICROCHIP’S POSSIBLE SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FROM THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ATMEL FOR USE AT THE 2009 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS. ALL ATMEL SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ ANY SUCH PROXY STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY IN ITS ENTIRETY WHEN AND IF IT BECOMES AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
SHAREHOLDERS WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN FREE COPIES OF ANY SUCH PROXY STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SEC BY MICROCHIP AT WWW.MICROCHIP.COM AND THROUGH THE WEB SITE MAINTAINED BY THE SEC AT WWW.SEC.GOV. FREE COPIES OF ANY SUCH PROXY STATEMENT CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED BY DIRECTING A REQUEST TO MICROCHIP’S PROXY SOLICITOR, MACKENZIE PARTNERS, INC. AT (650) 798-5206.
Microchip and its directors and executive officers and other persons could be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders of Atmel in connection with the election of directors and other matters. As of the date hereof, Microchip beneficially owns approximately 4.4% of Atmel’s outstanding common stock. Information regarding Microchip’s directors and executive officers is available in Microchip’s SEC filings (including Microchip’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and its Proxy Statement for its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders). Other information regarding the participants in any proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be contained in any Proxy Statement filed by Microchip with the SEC when and if it becomes available.
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, Arizona. 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, non-volatile memory 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 Contact
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 Contact:
Anne Spitza
(602) 244-6398
anne.spitza@onsemi.com

Self-Oscillating 600 V Half-Bridge Drivers with Brown-out Input

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:12:37 GMT
NCP1392 NCP1393 : Self-Oscillating 600 V Half-Bridge Drivers with Brown-out Input
Adjustable operating frequency from 25 to 250 kHz with a single resistor
Adjustable brown-out protection ensures correct bulk voltage operating range; fixed dead time helps prevent shoot through current
NCP1392B features an autorecovery enable input; NCP1393B features a latched input for severe fault conditions

ON Semiconductor Introduces Improved Standalone LIN Transceiver

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nov. 11, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has announced the NCV7321, a standalone Local Interconnect Network (LIN) transceiver for the automotive industry. The low-power, mixed-signal NCV7321 is a replacement for the AMIS-30600 single-wire LIN transceiver, but with improved electromagnetic capability (EMC) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) performance and lower power dissipation.

The LINv2.1- and J2602-compliant NCV7321 has the same functionality as the AMIS-30600, but with a different pin-out, offering customers alternative sourcing for existing LIN transceivers. Automotive body and comfort applications for the NCV7321 include tire guard ECUs, receivers for remote key entry, electronic steering locks, window and sun hood lifters, alarms, seat movement and mirror controllers.

“The NCV7321 gives automotive Tier 1 and 2 suppliers another option for putting LIN-enabled networks into vehicles,” said Jan Polfliet, manager ASSP, Automotive Products at ON Semiconductor. “The low power dissipation and reduced system cost using ON Semiconductor’s LIN transceivers make them attractive for a wide range of existing and evolving automotive applications.”

The NCV7321 completes the ON Semiconductor LIN transceiver ASSP family, which currently consists of the NCV7420D23G and NCV7420D25G. The NCV7321 has all the functionality of the NCV7420, but without the built-in voltage regulators of the current parts. ON Semiconductor’s SmartPower technology, which combines high-voltage analog circuitry and dense digital functionality in a single chip, provides ESD protection to +/- 8 kilovolt (kV). Other standard features include indefinite short circuit protection between supply and ground, a thermal shutdown capability and an integrated slope control function to ensure low electromagnetic emissions. The rated operating temperature is -40° to 125°C.

Pricing and Availability
The NCV7321 is currently available in an SOIC 8-pin package at a unit cost of $0.70 in quantities of 1000.

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, non-volatile memory 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 Brings Legacy Power Supply Support to the Industry’s Highest Power Integrated PoE-PD Interface

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nov. 11, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has announced the availability of the NCP1082 and NCP1083, two new members of its Power over Ethernet (PoE) product family.

The NCP1083 joins the NCP1081 as the industry’s highest power integrated Power over Ethernet Power Device (PoE-PD) supporting extended power ranges up to 40 W of regulated power delivered to the application load in a 2-pair configuration. The NCP1083 is also capable of providing power via an auxiliary parallel supply. Both NCP1082 and NCP1083 fully support the IEEE 802.3af standard and the NCP1083 enables the latest draft IEEE 802.3at (D3.0) standard including two event physical layer classification. Typical applications targeted by NCP1082 and NCP1083 include VoIP phones, wireless access points, industrial Ethernet I/O modules, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) and dome security cameras, and other applications that require an auxiliary supply.

The NCP1082/3 support normal PoE operation when power is available on the Ethernet cable. In the event Ethernet power is not available, the device accepts an auxiliary supply input to power the application. This approach eliminates the need for a second DC-DC converter and therefore drastically reduces the bill of materials. The new devices support a wide range of external input voltages from 9 V to 57 V.

ON Semiconductor’s integrated NCP1082/3 PoE-PD devices are pin-compatible with the company’s existing NCP1080/1 PoE-PD devices in the TSSOP-EP 20 pin package. Pin compatibility allows the customer to easily mix-and-match different PoE capabilities on different platforms.

The NCP1082/3 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 from -40°C to 85°C with full operation up to 150°C junction temperature allows the NCP1082/3 to achieve record power levels while operating in harsh environments.

“The auxiliary supply capability facilitates the transition from traditional power sources to Power over Ethernet” said Koen Geirnaert, ON Semiconductor’s PoE-PD product marketing manager. “Combined with the high power capability this feature enables a broad range of applications.”

The devices' integrated DC-DC converter controller facilitates the implementation of popular and proven single-ended power supply topologies such as fly-back, buck and forward converters for both configurations 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 NCP1082/3 are currently available. Unit prices for the NCP1082 are $1.48 (U.S) and for the NCP1083 $1.85 (U.S.) for quantities of 1K and above. NCP1083 evaluation boards are available for $150. For more information, please contact your local sales representative at www.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, non-volatile memory 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 Introduces RGB LED Pixel Drivers for High-Brightness, High-Visual Impact Architectural Lighting

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT
Phoenix, Ariz. – Nov. 11, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has expanded its line of constant-current, LDD™ (low dropout driver) products recently acquired from Catalyst Semiconductor, to include two new high-brightness RGB LED pixel drivers. The CAT4103 and CAT4109 are three-channel, linear-based constant-current LED drivers for RGB LED pixel control in emerging high-brightness, high-visual impact LED architectural lighting.
The CAT4103 is designed for high-end, multi-color, “intelligent” LED architectural lighting applications. It features a high-speed serial interface, which can support data rates up to 25 megahertz (MHz) and offers fully buffered data outputs to ensure the highest data integrity is maintained over distributed (long distance), daisy-chained lighting systems.
The CAT4109 uses a parallel interface with each channel having a dedicated PWM control, making it ideal for the more conventional LED visual effects applications, such as color-mixing and accent architectural lighting.
Both the CAT4103 and CAT4109 support a wide range of LED constant current drive of up to 175 milliamp (mA) on each channel, with dropout levels down to 0.3 volt (V) (at 60 mA). This ensures maximum performance in driving long strings of LEDs. With voltage compliance levels of 25 V on each channel, these drivers are capable of supporting RGB pixels with brightness power levels in excess of 10 watts.
Features
• Three independent constant-current sinks rated to 25 V, set by external resistors
• Wide LED current range to 175 mA per channel
• Buffered output to ensure data integrity for distributed lighting systems (CAT4103)
• High-speed, 25 MHz four-wire serial interface (CAT4103)
• Individual PWM control for each channel (CAT4109)
• Ultra-low dropout current drivers
• Packaging: 16-lead SOIC, 150 mil
Price and Availability
Pricing for the CAT4103 constant-current, low dropout driver is $0.65 USD per unit in 10,000 piece quantities. The CAT4109 is priced at $0.62 USD per unit in 10,000 piece quantities. Samples are available now. Projected lead-time for production quantities is currently 6 to 8 weeks ARO.
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, non-volatile memory 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 Expands Medium Voltage Power MOSFET Portfolio with 8 New Devices for Consumer and Industrial Applications

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

ELECTRONICA – Munich, Germany – Nov. 11, 2008 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has introduced eight new power MOSFET devices specifically designed for medium voltage switching applications. These MOSFETs are ideal for use in DC motor drives, LED drivers, power supplies, converters, pulse width modulation (PWM) controls and bridge circuits where diode speed and commutating safe operating areas are crucial and benefit from an additional safety margin against unexpected voltage transients that these devices provide.
The new 60 volt (V) devices are single N-channel MOSFETs offering lower RDS(on), which minimizes power dissipation. The devices also provide low gate charge and low gate charge ratio that reduces conduction and switching losses. These performance features combine to make the power subsystem more efficient.
"The introduction of these medium voltage devices expands ON Semiconductor's portfolio of superior, market driven, power MOSFETs,” said Paul Leonard, vice president and general manager of ON Semiconductor’s MOSFETs products division. "We plan to continue to introduce targeted MOSFET solutions that provide for the expanding needs of our consumer and industrial customer and strengthen the company’s position as a leading industry provider of energy efficient power switching solutions.”
The Devices
The portfolio offers a wide range of spec points enabling designers the flexibility to select the optimal RDS(on) and Gate Charge combination in DPAK, D2PAK and TO-220 packages.
NTB5411N - D2PAK, 60 V, 75 ID (A), 8.5 mΩ, 92 Qg, 336 mJ
NTP5411N - TO-220, 60 V,. 75 ID (A), 8.5 mΩ, 92 Qg, 336 mJ
NTB5412N - D2PAK, 60 V, 60 ID (A), 14 mΩ, 62 Qg, 211 mJ,
NTP5412N - TO-220, 60 V, 60 ID (A), 14 mΩ, 62 Qg, 211 mJ
NTB5426N - D2PAK, 60 V, 120 ID (A), 5 mΩ, 170 Qg, 1000 mJ
NTP5426N - TO-220, 60 V. 120 ID (A), 5 mΩ, 170 Qg, 1000 mJ
NTD5413N - DPAK, 60 V, 45 ID (A), 21 mΩ, 33 Qg, 101 mJ
NTD5414N - DPAK, 60 V, 20 ID (A), 37.5 mΩ, 21.2 Qg, 57.8 mJ
All of these devices are RoHS compliant and are delivered in Pb-free packages.
Samples and production quantities are currently available. Manufacturers suggested retail pricing ranges from $0.60 to $1.75 USD depending on part.
For additional information about the medium voltage power MOSFET devices offered by ON Semiconductor, visit http://www.onsemi.com or contact George Riehm at george.riehm@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, non-volatile memory 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 website in this news release, such information on the website is not to be incorporated herein.

ON Semiconductor Introduces High Quality Class AB Audio Amplifier for Portable and Wireless Applications

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT

ELECTRONICA – Munich, Germany – Nov. 11, 2008 - ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), a leading global supplier of high performance, energy efficient, silicon solutions has introduced the NCP2991, a new generation of Class AB audio amplifier dedicated to providing superior audio performance without sacrificing power efficiency for portable and wireless applications.
“Having a clear, noise-free audio output is crucial to the user’s satisfaction of a cell phone or portable media device,” said Manor Narayanan, vice president and general manager of ON Semiconductor’s Digital and Consumer Products Group. “Hardware designers, however, typically encounter unexpected noise issue coming from the audio system. ON Semiconductors new Class AB amplifier ensures noise-free amplification and is resistive to external noise sources so it guarantees a high quality audio performance. By enforcing our amplifier’s robustness, we expect to minimize the audio designer’s effort and design cycle time.”