Fairchild Semiconductor

Silicon Labs Initiates CEO Transition Plan Amid Strong Growth and Increased Demand of Wireless Technology

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Fabless semiconductor companies, Silicon Labs, Internet of things, Silicon

AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, today announced the board-approved, succession plan to elect company President Matt Johnson as the new chief executive officer when Tyson Tuttle retires on January 1, 2022.

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  • "With our IoT vision, strategy and roadmap set and record-breaking financial results delivered, I decided now is the best time to announce our leadership transition plan," said Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle.
  • Personally, I will continue to apply the same principle beyond Silicon Labs with my family, friends, and community."
  • "Under Tyson's leadership,Silicon Labs received recognition for its strong company cultureand ability to successfully developtechnologies which improve lives, transform industries, and grow economies," stated Silicon Labs Board Chairman Nav Sooch.
  • Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world.

Tom Friedman to Deliver Keynote Address at 2020 SIA Leadership Forum & Award Celebration

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Science and technology in the United States, Science and technology, Industries, Semiconductor Industry Association, Robert Noyce, Intel, Fairchild Semiconductor, Lisa Su, Advanced Micro Devices, Semiconductor industry, Integrated circuit, Noyce

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Thomas L. Friedman, longtime foreign affairs columnist at The New York Timesand bestselling author ofThe World is Flat, will deliver the keynote address at the 2020 SIA Leadership Forum & Award Celebration , a virtual event taking place on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. EST.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Thomas L. Friedman, longtime foreign affairs columnist at The New York Timesand bestselling author ofThe World is Flat, will deliver the keynote address at the 2020 SIA Leadership Forum & Award Celebration , a virtual event taking place on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. EST.
  • SIA represents 95 percent of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.
  • The 2020 SIA Leadership Forum & Award Celebration also will feature the presentation of the semiconductor industry's highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award, to Dr. Lisa Su , president and CEO of AMD and accomplished leader in advancing semiconductor technology.
  • The Noyce Award is named in honor of semiconductor industry pioneer Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel.

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su to Receive Semiconductor Industry's Top Honor

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Science and technology in the United States, Companies, California, Semiconductor Industry Association, Advanced Micro Devices, Robert Noyce, Intel, Lisa Su, Fairchild Semiconductor, Noyce, Wilfred Corrigan, Gary E. Dickerson

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Dr. Lisa Su, president and CEO of AMD and an accomplished leader in advancing semiconductor technology, has been named the 2020 recipient of SIA's highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award .

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Dr. Lisa Su, president and CEO of AMD and an accomplished leader in advancing semiconductor technology, has been named the 2020 recipient of SIA's highest honor, the Robert N. Noyce Award .
  • "A tremendous leader in our industry, Lisa Su has successfully advanced leading-edge semiconductor and high-performance computing technologies throughout her career as an accomplished business executive and engineer," said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO.
  • Dr. Su has served as president and CEO of AMD since October 2014 and also serves on the AMD board of directors.
  • The Noyce Award is named in honor of semiconductor industry pioneer Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel Corporation.

Cirrus Logic Names Catherine Lego to Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Technology, Telecommunications, Fabless semiconductor companies, Companies, Cirrus Logic, Cirrus, Economy of the United States, Cypress Semiconductor, California, Fairchild Semiconductor

Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS) has named Catherine Lego to the companys board of directors.

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  • Cirrus Logic, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRUS) has named Catherine Lego to the companys board of directors.
  • Lego has extensive board governance experience and knowledge of the electronics and semiconductor industries and currently serves on the board of directors of Guidewire Software, Inc., Lam Research Corp., and IPG Photonics Corp. During the past five years, Lego has also served on the boards of Cypress Semiconductor Corp., Fairchild Semiconductor and SanDisk Corp.
    We are extremely pleased to welcome Cathy to the Cirrus Logic Board of Directors, said Jason Rhode, chief executive officer, Cirrus Logic.
  • Cirrus Logic is a leader in low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions that create innovative user experiences for the worlds top mobile and consumer applications.
  • Cirrus Logic, Cirrus, the Cirrus Logic logo design are registered trademarks of Cirrus Logic, Inc. 2020 Cirrus Logic, Inc. All rights reserved.

Fish & Richardson Obtains $175 Million Settlement for Power Integrations After 15 Years of Hard-Fought Litigation

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Friday, October 25, 2019
Fairchild Semiconductor, South Portland, Maine, Light-emitting diode, Integrated circuit, Electronic engineering, Electrical components, Technology

Fish has also successfully defended Power Integrations against several countersuits, and the company's key patents survived numerous attacks on their validity and enforceability.

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  • Fish has also successfully defended Power Integrations against several countersuits, and the company's key patents survived numerous attacks on their validity and enforceability.
  • Power Integrations' patents cover technology for high-voltage power conversion in chips that are used in chargers for electronic devices like cell phones and computers.
  • "We have prevailed at every significant turn throughout these litigations, and we are thrilled that we could help Power Integrations achieve this important victory.
  • Over the past year alone, Fish won three cases for Power Integrations, including two jury verdicts in the District of Delaware (Power Integrations Inc. v. Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. et al.

Power Integrations Announces Settlement of Patent Litigation

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Semiconductor, Other Energy, Technology, Alternative energy, Energy, Software, Hardware, Companies, ON Semiconductor, Fairchild Semiconductor, Trademark, Economy of the United States, Finance

Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI ) today announced a comprehensive settlement of its patent disputes with ON Semiconductor and its subsidiary, Fairchild Semiconductor.

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  • Power Integrations (Nasdaq: POWI ) today announced a comprehensive settlement of its patent disputes with ON Semiconductor and its subsidiary, Fairchild Semiconductor.
  • Power Integrations (PI) has received a cash payment of $175M from ON; neither company granted any licenses to the other.
  • Commented Power Integrations CEO Balu Balakrishnan: PI is the leading innovator in IC technology for high-voltage power-conversion.
  • Power Integrations and the Power Integrations logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Power Integrations, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Robert H. Dennard, DRAM Inventor and Scaling Pioneer, to Receive Semiconductor Industry's Top Honor

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Friday, June 28, 2019
Economy of the United States, Companies, California, Robert Noyce, Fairchild Semiconductor, Intel, Noyce, Wilfred Corrigan, Gordon Moore

SIA presents the Noyce Award annually in recognition of a leader who has made outstanding contributions to the semiconductor industry in technology or public policy.

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  • SIA presents the Noyce Award annually in recognition of a leader who has made outstanding contributions to the semiconductor industry in technology or public policy.
  • Dennard will accept the award at the SIA Award Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 in San Jose.
  • "Bob also pioneered the scaling physics that have allowed the semiconductor industry to produce exponentially more advanced products at lower cost.
  • The Noyce Award is named in honor of semiconductor industry pioneer Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel Corporation.

ON Semiconductor Executive Named to Alphacore Inc. Advisory Board

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Energy, Other Energy, Technology, Consumer electronics, Data management, Electronic design automation, Hardware, Networks, Telecommunications, Semiconductor, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Consulting, Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Companies, Semiconductor device fabrication, Intersil, Palm Bay, Florida, ON Semiconductor, Economy of the United States, National Semiconductor, Fairchild Semiconductor

I am honored to join the Alphacore Advisory Board and look forward to having the opportunity to provide the guidance and intellectual resources needed to support ongoing development in the semiconductor industry, said Mr. Rashid.

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  • I am honored to join the Alphacore Advisory Board and look forward to having the opportunity to provide the guidance and intellectual resources needed to support ongoing development in the semiconductor industry, said Mr. Rashid.
  • Prior to joining ON Semiconductor, he held management positions at Intersil Corporation in the linear analog area, as well as other leading semiconductor companies.
  • I am so pleased to have Mr. Rashid join the advisory board, stated Dr. Esko Mikkola, founder and CEO of Alphacore.
  • ON Semiconductor and the ON Semiconductor logo are registered trademarks of Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC.

Fish & Richardson Wins Two Jury Verdicts in Successive Weeks for Power Integrations

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Infringement, Patent infringement, Fairchild Semiconductor, Jury, California, Economy of the United States

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fish & Richardson has won two jury verdicts in Delaware federal court for client Power Integrations, Inc. in its latest patent infringement battles against Fairchild Semiconductor.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fish & Richardson has won two jury verdicts in Delaware federal court for client Power Integrations, Inc. in its latest patent infringement battles against Fairchild Semiconductor.
  • In addition to the inducement question, the jury in this trial was focused on the issues of willfulness and damages.
  • On November 15, 2018, in a separate patent trial, another jury found that Fairchild induced infringement of another Power Integrations patent and awarded damages.
  • Fish & Richardson , a premier global intellectual property law firm, is sought-after and trusted by the world's most innovative brands and influential technology leaders.

John Hennessy, Alphabet Chairman and Former Stanford President, to Receive Semiconductor Industry's Top Honor

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Economy of the United States, Technology, Science and technology in the United States, Semiconductor Industry Association, Robert Noyce, Fairchild Semiconductor, Intel, Semiconductor industry, Wilfred Corrigan, IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal

Hennessy will accept the award at the SIA Annual Award Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 in San Jose.

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  • Hennessy will accept the award at the SIA Annual Award Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 in San Jose.
  • "Throughout his outstanding and influential career spanning more than four decades, John Hennessy has helped move the semiconductor industry forward, leading efforts to advance semiconductor technology and train future generations of electrical engineers," said John Neuffer, president and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association.
  • "John literally wrote the book on computer architecture design and has spearheaded semiconductor research that has helped make our industry what it is today.
  • The Noyce Award is named in honor of semiconductor industry pioneer Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel.