Microsemi to Demo Silicon Carbide Technology at 2006 IEEE MTT-S International Symposium
IRVINE, Calif., June 8, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) - Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, is featuring a next-generation Wide Band Gap Silicon Carbide technologydemonstration at the 2006 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium and Exhibition in San Francisco's Moscone Center, June 13-15.
o Foresees Radar, Broadband Communications, Avionics Applications
o Higher Power/Voltage Operation
o Higher Power Density
The demonstration will allow users a first look at the Silicon Carbide RF Power transistors for Pulsed Applications. The superior material properties of Wide Band Gap Silicon Carbide semiconductors anticipates a new class of transistors having higher power/voltage operation and higher power density. These characteristics allow significant enhancements in pulse widths and broadband capability, as well as efficiency and robustness compared to conventional silicon semiconductors.
The power transistors line from Microsemi's RF Power Products division, formerly a division ofAdvanced Power Technology, is new this year to the Microsemi booth at MTT-S. Included in this part of the exhibit are new pulsed power transistors for avionics and communications applications and high power transistors for S-Band, L-Band, P-Band and UHF-Band radar applications. Also at the Microsemi booth are high voltage PIN switching diodes for microwave and RF application and the latest HBT InGaP power amplifiers for IEEE 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN applications.
About Microsemi Corporation
Microsemi Corporation, with corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power,protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals. Microsemi's products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance, reliability and battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include implantable medical, defense/aerospace and satellite, notebook computers, monitors and LCD TVs, automotive and mobile connectivity applications. More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its web site at www.microsemi.com. The Microsemi Corporation logo is available at http://www.primezone.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=1233
Investor Inquiries: David R. Sonksen, Microsemi Corporation, Irvine, CA (949) 221-7101.
CONTACT: Microsemi Corporation
Financial Contact:
David R. Sonksen, Executive Vice President and CFO
(949) 221-7101
Editorial Contact:
Cliff Silver, Manager, Corporate Communications
(949) 221-7112
