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• July 31, 2008
• 20:00

  Denali Announces Complete Bundle of I/O Virtualization Technology Solution With PureSpec PCI Express Verification IP

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  Industry-Leading Verification IP Solution Provides Full Specification Support Of PCI-SIG IOV Technology Standard
• 19:50

  Denali Releases ONFi 2.0 Memory Controller and Verification Suites

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  FlashPoint Platform Supports ONFi 2.0 NAND Flash Technology for PCIe-based Memory Systems

• 18:26

  Save valuable picoseconds using ECL-wired OR

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  Substituting wire-OR connections for an XOR/XNOR ECL gate allows the circuit to meet stringent timing contraints.
  
• 18:26

  Cross-coupled gates prevent push-pull-driver overlap

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  Cross-coupled gates in the push-pull drive of a center-tapped transformer's primary prevent overlap.
  
• 18:26

  Bit-shifting method performs fast integer multiplying by fractions in C

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  Instead of calling math-library functions, you can multiply integers using bit shifting.
  
• 18:26

  Capacitive touch switch uses CPLD

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  Using an Altera MAX IIZ CPLD, you can implement a touch-switch decoder with no external components.
  
• 18:26

  Hot-swap circuit allows two computers to monitor an RS-232 channel

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  A hot-swap serial-interface circuit allows two computers to monitor all the traffic on an RS-232 port.
  
• 18:26

  RS-232-to-TTL converter tests UARTs with a PC

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  A simple RS-232-to-TTL converter tests UARTs using a PC's serial port for power.
  
• 18:25

  Programmable current source requires no power supply

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  A programmable current source is useful for creating I-V curves, charging and discharging batteries, preloading power supplies, and many other applications.
  
• 18:25

  Precision temperature controller has thermal-gradient compensation

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  An electronic work-around cancels the effects of thermal gradients in the load's thermal impedances.
  
• 18:25

  Improved laser-diode-clamp circuit protects against overvoltages

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  Adding a bipolar transistor to a JFET laser-diode clamp protects high-current laser diodes.
  
• 18:25

  Composite instrumentation amplifier challenges single-chip device for bandwidth, offset, and noise

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  By cascading the instrument amplifiers, you can achieve higher bandwidth and lower noise than with a single-chip amplifier.
  
• 18:25

  Microcontroller controls analog phase shifter

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  By using a digital potentiometer in a phase-shift circuit, a microcontroller can precisely control phase shift.
  
• 18:25

  Pulse-width modulator has digital control

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  Operating at 1 Hz, this pulse-width modulator has digital control.
  
• 18:25

  Control system uses LabView and a PC’s parallel port

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  A National Instruments LabView diagrammatic program controls the operation of a metered parking lot.
  
• 18:25

  Simple fixture statically tests programmable-gain amplifiers

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  Using a simple fixture having a common ground point, you can statically test digital gain-programmable amplifiers.
  
• 18:25

  Small, simple, high-voltage supply features single IC

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  An output toroidal transformer with a low-voltage feedback winding enables a small, high-voltage supply that uses a single IC.
  
• 18:25

  General-purpose components implement USB-based data-acquisition system

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  A serial ADC communicates with a PC's USB port through a serial-to-parallel converter and a USB-interface IC.
  
• 18:25

  CMOS DACs act as digitally controlled voltage dividers

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  You can employ a DAC to operate as a digitally programmable resistor from a single supply.
  
• 18:25

  Low-cost circuit incorporates mixing and amplifying functions

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  Using an amplifier with a power-down disable, you can combine the mixer and the amplifier functions.
  
• 18:25

  Simple blown-fuse indicator sounds an alarm

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  A simple blown-fuse-indicator circuit sounds a buzzer and flashes an LED when a fuse blows.
  
• 18:25

  High-voltage, high-frequency amplifier drives piezoelectric PVDF transducer

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  Finding wide use in nondestructive testing, a high-voltage, high-frequency amplifier drives a piezoelectric PVDF transducer.
  
• 18:25

  Touch-activated timer switch extends battery life

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  Designed to fit into the battery compartment of an optical mouse, this circuit automatically shuts off the battery after a time delay.
  
• 18:25

  Tester cycles system-power supplies

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  A simple two-relay circuit cycles system power on and off to test a design on the benchtop.
  
• 18:25

  Precision capacitive-sensor interface suits miniature instruments

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  A pair of one-shots develops a voltage proportional to the value of a capacitive sensor and transmits these readings via a LVDS interface.
  
• 18:25

  Sample-and-hold amplifier holds the difference of two inputs

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  A sample-and-hold amplifier tracks and holds the difference of two input signals.
  
• 18:25

  Microcontroller detects pulses

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  A microcontroller detects output pulses in a device under test.
  

• 18:24

  Rambus, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

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  Rambus, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)
• 18:24

  MIPS Technologies' Silicon-Proven GPS RF Tuner IP Reduces Risk for Developers of Next-Generation Devices With GPS (PR Newswire)

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  MIPS Technologies, Inc. , a leading provider of industry-standard architectures, processors and analog IP for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, introduced a new generation of its Global Positioning System RF Tuner IP solution.
• 18:24

  Sector Snap: Semiconductors slide (AP)

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  As chip stocks retreated along with the broader market Monday, Micron Technology Inc. was among the sector's top decliners, with other memory chip makers also down amid investor worries about how they will fare as consumer spending continues to weaken.
• 18:24

  Sector roundup: Semiconductors, insurance (AP)

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  As chip stocks retreated along with the broader market Monday, Micron Technology Inc. was among the sector's top decliners, with other memory chip makers also down amid investor worries about how they will fare as consumer spending continues to weaken.
• 18:24

  Micron shares slide amid memory chip concerns (AP)

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  Shares of Micron Technology Inc. tumbled to a 15-year low Monday amid investor concerns over the health of the memory chip market.
• 18:24

  Netlist Sets Date for 2008 Second Quarter and Six-Month Results Release and Conference Call (PR Newswire)

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  Netlist, Inc. announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 28, 2008, at 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 7, and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m.
• 18:24

  Toshiba tumbles to Q1 loss, outlook hazy (Reuters)

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  Japanese electronics maker Toshiba made its first quarterly loss in three years as memory chip prices fell and sales of chips used by Sony slowed, but it kept its year outlook above market expectations.
• 18:24

  Pixelplus Announces Stock Listing Transfer From The Nasdaq Global Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market (PR Newswire)

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  Pixelplus Co., Ltd. , a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced that it received approval from The Nasdaq Stock Market's Listing Qualifications Staff to transfer the listing of its American Depositary Shares from The Nasdaq Global Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market.
• 18:24

  Aewin Technologies Selects Ramtron's 4-Megabit F-RAM Memory for Advanced Industrial PC-Based Gaming Solutions (Marketwire)

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  Aewin Technologies Selects Ramtron's 4-Megabit F-RAM Memory for Advanced Industrial PC-Based Gaming Solutions (Marketwire)
• 18:24

  Micron, SanDisk downgraded on consumer-spending worries (at MarketWatch)

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  SanDisk Corp. and Micron Technology were downgraded by an analyst who said weakening consumer spending will likely hurt the two memory-chip makers.
• 18:24

  Sector Snap: Semiconductors mostly higher (AP)

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  Most semiconductor companies headed higher Tuesday as the broader market advanced -- but Zoran Corp. was a notable exception along with Micron Technology Inc., which added to Monday's losses to hit another multiyear low.
• 18:24

  SST Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results (PR Newswire)

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  SST , a leader in flash memory technology, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
• 18:24

  [$$] SanDisk: Protected by a Moat of Cash (at RealMoney by TheStreet.com)

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  A bulletproof balance sheet will bide time for shareholders until the rebound.
• 18:24

  Silicon Storage Technology Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

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  Silicon Storage Technology Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)
• 18:24

  MIPS Technologies Pushes Further Into Cellular Arena With Femtocell Design Win (PR Newswire)

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  MIPS Technologies, Inc. , a leading provider of industry-standard architectures, processors and analog IP for digital consumer, home networking, wireless, communications and business applications, today announced that fabless semiconductor startup Percello licensed its 24Kc high-performance processor core for next-generation femtocell basestation applications.
• 18:24

  Spansion: Trouble on the Balance Sheet (at Seeking Alpha)

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  Spansion: Trouble on the Balance Sheet (at Seeking Alpha)
• 18:24

  Pack Up Back-to-School Backpacks With Cool Tools From SanDisk (Business Wire)

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  MILPITAS, Calif.----Students heading back to school this year have more technology needs than ever. SanDisk Corporation , a world leader in flash memory, is ready to help with exciting new tools that make the return to class more rewarding and fun.
• 18:24

  Review: In an iPod Nano world, some rivals lure (AP)

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  It's easy to understand the appeal of Apple Inc.'s iPod Nano music and video player: It's slim and simple to use, and it has a crisp 2-inch LCD screen. Its brand name is considered synonymous with hip tech gear.
• 18:24

  Summary Box: Alternatives to Apple's iPod Nano (AP)

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  WHAT THEY ARE: Samsung's YP-S3, Sansa's Fuze and iriver's Lplayer -- small multimedia players for those who want a full-featured option that is cheaper than Apple Inc.'s popular iPod Nano.
• 18:24

  Pixelplus Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Second Quarter 2008 (PR Newswire)

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  Pixelplus Co., Ltd. , a fabless semiconductor company in Korea that designs, develops, and markets CMOS image sensors for various consumer electronics applications, today announced unaudited financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, which ended on June 30, 2008.

• 18:24

  Faraday Reported 2008 Second Quarter Results

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  Quarter-over-quarter revenue increased by 3.1% to NT$1,188 million (US$39.0 million); Gross margin, 43.4%

• 18:23

  Eagle Test Systems, Inc. F3Q 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

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  Eagle Test Systems, Inc. F3Q 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)
• 18:23

  LAM Research Corp. F4Q08 (Qtr End 06/29/08) Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

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  LAM Research Corp. F4Q08 (Qtr End 06/29/08) Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)
• 18:23

  Entegris, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)

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  Entegris, Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript (at Seeking Alpha)
• 18:23

  Clear Skies Solar, Inc. to Install $800,000 Solar Energy System on Mc Gowan Builders, Inc.'s New Headquarters in East Rutherford, NJ (Business Wire)

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  NEW YORK----Clear Skies Solar, Inc. , a leading developer of solar energy products and a full-service integration company specializing in the turnkey installation of commercial photovoltaic solar systems, today announced a contract with Mc Gowan Builders, Inc. to install a solar energy system at the company’s new headquarters in East Rutherford, NJ.
• 18:23

  KLA-Tencor a Near-Term Hold (Zacks.com)

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  orders for the September quarter were $482 million down 32% from the June quarter.
• 18:23

  Tech Stocks: Chip equipment makers lead sector higher (at MarketWatch)

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  Chip equipment makers lead the tech sector higher in early trading as the broader market rises on a private-sector jobs report showing unexpected growth in July.
• 18:23

  Tech Stocks: Sector retreats as market tumbles on oil price worries (at MarketWatch)

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  Technology stocks stagger into the red as the broader market also heads south on concerns of higher oil prices.
• 18:23

  Asyst Reports Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2009 (Business Wire)

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  FREMONT, Calif.----Asyst Technologies, Inc. , the leader in Agile Automation™, today reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2008.

• 18:23

  AnalogicTech's New PMICs Extend Battery Life by Delivering Low Noise Power at High Efficiency (PR Newswire)

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  Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. (AnalogicTech) , a developer of power management integrated circuits for communications, computing and consumer electronic devices, announced today the AAT2782 and AAT2783, two new power management ICs for portable applications.

• 18:23

  Aptasic Chooses Credence Diamond 10 for Mixed-Signal IC Testing (Marketwire)

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  Aptasic Chooses Credence Diamond 10 for Mixed-Signal IC Testing (Marketwire)

• 18:22

  Silicon Laboratories Completes Acquisition of Integration Associates, Diversified Mixed-Signal Company (Business Wire)

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  AUSTIN, Texas----Silicon Laboratories Inc. today announced it has completed the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based Integration Associates, an innovator in analog-intensive, highly integrated ICs, for $80 million net, taking into consideration Integration Associates’ net assets.

• 18:22

  Techwell Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results (Business Wire)

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  SAN JOSE, Calif.----Techwell, Inc., , a leading provider of mixed signal integrated circuits for multiple video applications in the security surveillance, automotive and consumer markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.
• 18:22

  KLA-Tencor Announces Intent to Acquire the Microelectronic Inspection Equipment Business Unit of Vistec Semiconductor Systems (Business Wire)

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  SAN JOSE, Calif.----KLA-Tencor today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Microelectronic Inspection Equipment business unit of Vistec Semiconductor Systems, which is wholly owned by Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm.

• 18:22

  Silicon Laboratories Reports Outstanding Quarterly Performance (Business Wire)

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