Zarlink Semiconductor Corp.

Communication Systems & Equipment

Zarlink Introduces New Tools to Simplify Design of Hands-Free Voice Communication Systems

OTTAWA, May 30 / - Zarlink Semiconductor Inc.today introduced a range of tools that simplify the design of hands-free communication systems, including car kits, speakerphones and home automation systems. Complementing Zarlink's platform of hands-free voice processing solutions, these design tools include a full evaluation board, mini-evaluation board and a plug and test diagnostic kit. These new...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Radio Chip is designed for in-body communication systems.

Used in implanted medical devices, programmers, and monitoring base stations, ZL(TM)70101 transceiver lets medical device manufacturers design in-body communication systems compatible with monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications. RF SoC solution, using Zarlink MICS technology, enables patient health and implanted device performance data to be stored in implanted medical device's...

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Architectural & Civil Engineering Products

Mezzanine Card is designed for Serial RapidIO interconnects.

Available as reference design and ready-to-manufacture solution, Model ZLE(TM)60400 optical extender card reduces complexity of optically enabled line cards used in signal processing, networking, and communications equipment. It delivers up to 25 Gb/sec of ATCA and microTCA system interconnect in hot pluggable, standard AMC form factor. Standalone solution can be used with off-the-shelf...

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Agricultural & Farming Products

Zarlink Analog Foundry Introduces Sub-Micron BiCMOS Process Delivering Improved Performance in Power Management ICs

Only true analog bipolar BiCMOS process available today integrates 20 V WPX/Y bipolar process with 0.8-micron CMOS process technology - To be showcased at 2006 FSA Suppliers Expo - Taiwan, Booth # A36 OTTAWA, Oct. 31 -- Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced the release of a sub-micron BiCMOS process technology specifically addressing increasing customer demand for control and...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Zarlink Showcases Industry's First 20 Gbps Parallel Fiber Optic Module for InfiniBand DDR Standard at OFC (Booth No. 3349)

- Highly reliable 4-channel x 5 Gbps module delivers superior mix of throughput, power consumption and density for high-growth InfiniBand applications OTTAWA, Canada, March 7 / -- Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced that it is demonstrating the industry's first 20 Gbps PFOM (parallel fiber optic module) to meet the new InfiniBand(TM) 4x-DDR- SX standard at the OFC show, Anaheim...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Zarlink Simplifies Design of Hands-Free Systems by Integrating Codecs with High-Quality Voice Processing Algorithms

- ZL(TM)38003 acoustic echo canceller reduces design complexity and component cost OTTAWA, Nov. 16 - Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today introduced the second in a family of voice processing devices that improves voice quality and reduces noise in a wide range of hands- free communication applications, including car kits, desktop phones and intercom systems. The ZL38003 AEC (acoustic echo...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Synchronizer suits ATCA, AMC, and MicroTCA applications.

Single-chip ZL30117 is capable of generating less than 1 ps rms of jitter in full compliance with OC-48 and STM-16 requirements. Adaptable unit, which consumes under 0.9 W of power, accepts 3 reference inputs - supporting clock frequencies in any multiple of 8 kHz up to 77.76 MHz as well as 2 kHz. Holdover capability enables it to ride out complete loss of incoming reference; PLL continues to...

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Transportation Industry Products

Synchronizers target SONET/SDH multi-service applications.

Delivering OC-48 performance with sub 1 ps jitter output, single-chip Models ZL30116 and ZL30119 generate 3 independent clock families, eliminating need for external dividers or clock-multiplying PLLs. Devices deliver range of selectable output frequencies for low-jitter clocks, including 19.44, 38.88, 51.84, 77.76, 311.04, and 622.08 MHz. Providing holdover and hitless reference switching, chips...

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Electrical Equipment & Systems

Ethernet Switches facilitate IP video distribution.

Single-chip, full-service Layer 2 ClassSwitch platform Ethernet switches are designed for network access equipment supporting packet-based applications, such as IPTV. Incorporating hardware based security engine, ZL(TM) 33042 with 24 FE + 2 GE and ZL33046 Ethernet switch with 16 FE + 2 GE port configurations offer security and protection. Architecture supports per-flow 2-rate, 3-color metering,...

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Company News

Zarlink Revises Guidance for Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Following Acquisition of Legerity Holdings, Inc.

OTTAWA, Aug. 20 /-- Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced revised guidance for its Fiscal 2008 second quarter, ending September 28, 2007, following the closing of its acquisition of Legerity Holdings, Inc. ('Legerity') which was announced on August 3, 2007. On July 24, 2007, Zarlink had projected second quarter revenues of between US$32 million and US$34 million and a second...

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Company News

Zarlink Sells its Equity Interest in Mitel Networks

OTTAWA, Aug. 16 /-- Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced that it has sold its Mitel Networks Corporation ('Mitel') shares for US$12.9 million, following the approval of the merger of Mitel and Inter-Tel (Delaware) Incorporated ('Inter-Tel'). Zarlink obtained ownership of 10 million common shares of Mitel through the sale of its Systems Business in Fiscal 2001. In Fiscal 2002,...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zarlink Semiconductor Announces Closing of Legerity Acquisition and Exchange of Subscription Receipts for Convertible Debentures

OTTAWA, Aug. 3 /-- Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE/TSX:ZL) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Legerity Holdings, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of voice ICs (integrated circuits) for carrier, enterprise and residential gateway equipment. On July 30, 2007, Zarlink closed its offering of Cdn$75,000,000 principal amount of subscription receipts...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Zarlink Introduces New Tools to Simplify Design of Hands-Free Voice Communication Systems

OTTAWA, May 30 / - Zarlink Semiconductor Inc.today introduced a range of tools that simplify the design of hands-free communication systems, including car kits, speakerphones and home automation systems. Complementing Zarlink's platform of hands-free voice processing solutions, these design tools include a full evaluation board, mini-evaluation board and a plug and test diagnostic kit. These new...

Read More »
Communication Systems & Equipment

Radio Chip is designed for in-body communication systems.

Used in implanted medical devices, programmers, and monitoring base stations, ZL(TM)70101 transceiver lets medical device manufacturers design in-body communication systems compatible with monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic applications. RF SoC solution, using Zarlink MICS technology, enables patient health and implanted device performance data to be stored in implanted medical device's...

Read More »
Architectural & Civil Engineering Products

Mezzanine Card is designed for Serial RapidIO interconnects.

Available as reference design and ready-to-manufacture solution, Model ZLE(TM)60400 optical extender card reduces complexity of optically enabled line cards used in signal processing, networking, and communications equipment. It delivers up to 25 Gb/sec of ATCA and microTCA system interconnect in hot pluggable, standard AMC form factor. Standalone solution can be used with off-the-shelf...

Read More »
Agricultural & Farming Products

Zarlink Analog Foundry Introduces Sub-Micron BiCMOS Process Delivering Improved Performance in Power Management ICs

Only true analog bipolar BiCMOS process available today integrates 20 V WPX/Y bipolar process with 0.8-micron CMOS process technology - To be showcased at 2006 FSA Suppliers Expo - Taiwan, Booth # A36 OTTAWA, Oct. 31 -- Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced the release of a sub-micron BiCMOS process technology specifically addressing increasing customer demand for control and...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Zarlink Showcases Industry's First 20 Gbps Parallel Fiber Optic Module for InfiniBand DDR Standard at OFC (Booth No. 3349)

- Highly reliable 4-channel x 5 Gbps module delivers superior mix of throughput, power consumption and density for high-growth InfiniBand applications OTTAWA, Canada, March 7 / -- Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today announced that it is demonstrating the industry's first 20 Gbps PFOM (parallel fiber optic module) to meet the new InfiniBand(TM) 4x-DDR- SX standard at the OFC show, Anaheim...

Read More »
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Zarlink Simplifies Design of Hands-Free Systems by Integrating Codecs with High-Quality Voice Processing Algorithms

- ZL(TM)38003 acoustic echo canceller reduces design complexity and component cost OTTAWA, Nov. 16 - Zarlink Semiconductor (NYSE/TSX:ZL) today introduced the second in a family of voice processing devices that improves voice quality and reduces noise in a wide range of hands- free communication applications, including car kits, desktop phones and intercom systems. The ZL38003 AEC (acoustic echo...

Read More »
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Synchronizer suits ATCA, AMC, and MicroTCA applications.

Single-chip ZL30117 is capable of generating less than 1 ps rms of jitter in full compliance with OC-48 and STM-16 requirements. Adaptable unit, which consumes under 0.9 W of power, accepts 3 reference inputs - supporting clock frequencies in any multiple of 8 kHz up to 77.76 MHz as well as 2 kHz. Holdover capability enables it to ride out complete loss of incoming reference; PLL continues to...

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