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Listing of all 195 news releases from Freescale Semiconductor:
Chinese alliance targets automotive expansion
Freescale and Chery intend to drive breakthroughs in cost-effective body electronics, powertrain, body electronics and HEV solutions into next-generation automotive system designs.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (29 April 2008)
Four-output power chip saves space
Quad-output integrated MOSFET device is designed to reduce the complexity and streamline the development of power supplies.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (22 April 2008)
Processor powers digital lifestyles
User application article At the heart of the Lui system is a home server PC that allows users to access their digital content with a PC or other remote terminals in any room of the house.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (21 April 2008)
Motherboard-on-a-chip to redefine 32bit market
Highly integrated dual-core SoC is designed to simplify embedded Linux OS-based product development and reduce power requirements and system cost for industrial and consumer applications.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (17 April 2008)
Microprocessors integrate touch-screen controller
Freescale's MCF5227x LCD processors are designed for developers who want to add graphical display interfaces with touch-screen support to their commercial and industrial applications.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (15 April 2008)
MCU design tools increase licensing flexibility
Tools will no longer be offered as stand-alone products, but instead be bundled into four flavours containing various CodeWarrior products supporting Freescale architectures.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (15 April 2008)
RF transistor is ready for TV switchover
The latest addition to Freescale's family of RF power LDMOS transistors is designed for TV transmitters employing both analogue and digital modulation formats.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (15 April 2008)
Comms processors power professional disc system
User application article Sony uses Freescale's PowerQUICC II MPC8248 and PowerQUICC III MPC8548 devices to power its XDCAM HD422 Series products.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (11 April 2008)
MCUs have more power for domestic duties
Upgraded 8bit microcontrollers provide flexible, scalable control in white goods, including washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and cooking products.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 8 April 2008)
MRAM adds programmability to HMI line
User application article 4Mbit MRAM device is used in Siemens' Simatic Multipanel MP 277 and MP 377 human machine interface for industrial automation systems.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 1 April 2008)
Multicore platform promises network transformation
Innovative multicore architecture delivers breakthrough efficiencies, performance and scale, while addressing the emerging challenges of multicore software development.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (27 June 2007)
8 and 32bit MCUs are pin-for-pin compatible
The first two members of the Flexis series of microcontrollers aid design migration from 8 to 32bit with a common set of on-chip peripherals and development tools.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (27 June 2007)
Analogue devices address automotive demands
Growing portfolio of analogue products for high-current powertrain applications includes output drivers, signal monitoring and conditioning devices, and H-bridges.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (20 June 2007)
More options for magnetoresistive RAM
New devices include extended temperature range nonvolatile RAM targeting rugged application environments, such as industrial, military, aerospace and automotive designs.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (19 June 2007)
Slimline accelerometer aids handset integration
Three-axis digital-output accelerometer is claimed to be 77% smaller than previous industry offerings.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (12 June 2007)
COM Express module hosts network development
All-in-one platform for industrial markets leverages Power Architecture technology in the COM Express form factor.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (12 June 2007)
RF transistor makes powerful claims
Power transistor delivers pulsed RF output power of 1kW at 130MHz and features the highest drain efficiency and power gain of any device in its class.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 6 June 2007)
Sales rise for semiconductor manufacturer
Adjusting for the sales of product lines that have since been discontinued, Freescale's revenues were essentially flat compared to the prior year.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (30 April 2007)
MCUs push USB into industrial tasks
Expanded 32bit ColdFire USB device portfolio offers flexible USB connectivity for a wide range of industrial applications.
News from Freescale Semiconductor (23 April 2007)
Power Architecture core available to license
Freescale is to license its e200 cores through an agreement with semiconductor intellectual property licensing specialist IPextreme.
News from Freescale Semiconductor ( 3 April 2007)
Tool suite supports audio DSP development
Single-chip ZigBee cuts power, boosts performance
Dual-core processor is engineered for performance
Power transistor is made for Chinese basestations
RFICs help simplify power amplifier system designs
3G and related wireless technologies on show
Diversified business model keeps Freescale stable
3G RF subsystem comes in single integrated package
Alliance pools CMOS and SOI research
Freescale rewrites technology roadmap post-Crolles
Dual-core DSPs are made for 24bit audio
16bit automotive microcontrollers expanded
FlexRay microcontrollers hit the streets
ColdFire cores are released for SoC duties
Microcontrollers supplied ready-programmed
Freescale continues transformation
MCU is cost-effective for automotive
Single chip controls power over Ethernet
MCU is made for automotive instruments
Multichip initiative on automotive integration
Consortium to acquire Freescale
8-bit ease-of-use for 32-bit processing
Magnetoresistive RAM enters production
RoHS readiness earns industry praise
Tiny MCU has disposable price tage
DSP chip combines four cores with big memory
32bit MCUs take Fast Ethernet and Flash onboard
Multimedia processor handles full-duplex H.264
Package bundles game development kit
Power supply chip does the lot for PowerQUICC
MCU aims for cost-efficient control
Roadmap lays down MCU progression
Open source tools speed ColdFire development
Accelerometers aim for consumer applications
Integrated E-field sensors move into the kitchen
Edge RF subsystem yields efficient handsets
IBM and Freescale collaborate on processors
3G reference design speeds handsets to market
Full array of wireless technologies at 3GSM
8bit MCUs extend to high-end industrial tasks
Novel materials unite GaAs and MOSFET technologies
Freescale continues sales and earnings increases
RF transistors meet WiMAX basestation demands
ZigBee platform brings wireless automation home
Platform speeds digital media player development
UWB chipset cuts the cable on USB
Novel transistor overcomes vertical challenges
Power management and user interface come together
Controllers add latest FlexRay protocol
Silicon nanocrystals promise Flash alternative
Power manager promises extended battery life
New family brings innovation to 8bit MCU market
System-in-package design eases automotive control
FlexRay controller joins IP library
DSP brings Dolby to budget audio applications
Automated meter reading system uses ZigBee
DVB-H module is made for handset duties
Multimedia CPU ensures PDA phone is compact
Audio processors take DRM onboard
UWB chipset features in mini-PCI module
Panasonic applies ZigBee platform
Acquisition adds to data networking expertise
Embedded Linux demos span the globe
Celestica acknowledges partnership
Freescale joins European research initiative
HDTV cuts the wires with ultrawideband radio
Virtual model aids multimedia processor adoption
Double-gate transistor rewrites the rules
ColdFire moves to affordable price point
Upgraded UWB chipset reaches 20m range
ZigBee transceivers take MCUs onboard
Plastic-packaged power transistors prove popular
Multicore DSPs deliver frugal processing power
Controllers address cost-sensitive applications
GM award is first to IC supplier
CAN transceivers run on a single wire
Top-end DSPs boost VoIP performance
MCU aids energy-efficient lamp ballasts
MCU powers lane departure warning system
Power amplifier takes filters and switches onboard
Power amp takes antenna switch onboard
Greater support for navigation and infotainment
FCC licenses ultrawideband chipset
SoC controls broadband passive optical networking
Ultrawideband chipsets ramp up towards 1Gbit/s
Demo proves merits of UWB chipset
Frugal PowerPC embeds power management features
MCU provides flexible automotive solutions
Big guns collaborate in phone reference design
Nonvolatile RAM skips forward a generation
New architecture to step down mobile device sizes
Honeywell licenses novel memory technology
Applications processor powers Sony handheld
Applications processor brings multimedia to hand
8bit MCU speeds LINbus development in new cars
Single 32bit chip mops up multiprocessor designs
Mobile processors gain fingerprint support
Integrated sensor is key to tyre pressure system
MV mixed-signal process cuts die area up to 50%
Silicon nanocrystals point to Flash replacement
MCUs are cost effective for real-time control
MCUs take to temperature extremes aloft
Network processors boost SAN switching platform
Platform points to packet telephony development
Reconfigurable DSPs boost wireless infrastructure
Platform puts smart DSL gateways on the cards
Network processors boosted by wireless software
Upgraded performance from RF power transistors
Imaging module joins 2.5G handset platform
TransDimension gets Motorola on the go
Elcoteq joins Innovative Convergence fan club
Live call provides proof of the 3G pudding
Handset reference designs halve time to market
Low parts count for innovative smartphone design
PowerPC processors raise performance at low power
Reference design turns ColdFire to soft modem
Modular reference design aids Flash MCU deployment
Innovative Convergence for Chinese handsets
Drivers offer single-chip clock switching solution
Hantro to port codecs to DragonBall
MCU takes full "wish list" of peripherals onboard
Processors aim for broadband equipment
Processor powers real-time applications frugally
Cisco's semiconductor supplier of the year
Comms processor enters the next generation
Process enhancements to cut power consumption
MCUs drive Flash into cost-sensitive applications
Flash MCUs speed development of LIN systems
Drivers gain intelligence for LIN systems
Reference design puts ColdFire in CAN control
Comms processor rips into next-generation networks
Novel insulator promises faster MOSFET structures
MCU-based approach speeds low-power telecontrol
RTX Telecom takes short-cut to GPRS handset
Big Flash and handy peripherals for 32bit MCUs
Big three to drive geometry down to 32nm
Flash MCU family keeps expanding
Eastcom adopts Motorola 2.5G platform
Platform claims first full 3G implementation
Benq bases 2.5G design on Motorola platform
DragonBall to gain MPEG4 support
Bluetooth platform solution closes on $5 benchmark
Integrated power amp incorporates 50ohm matching
Hybrid processor brings Internet on-chip
All in the game for Java development
Magneti Marelli Powertrain to use Motorola MCUs
Motorola boasts a billion in automotive MCUs
France Telecom tests 3G multimedia on DragonBall
Integrated host processor aims for networking
400MHz core to boost future MCU generation
Motorola ships five billionth 68HC05
Flash microcontrollers hit the streets
Motorola and CEA-Leti co-operate on new MEMS
SiGe:C process technology slims down to 0.18um
ColdFire turns to CD audio applications
Free reference designs aid Flash MCU embedding
Platform points the way to 2.5G handset design
Motorola cracks the GaAs on silicon riddle
Integrated host processors go faster and smaller
Motorola takes gyro IP from Honeywell on the road
Motorola goes for handhelds in alliance with Palm
Motorola opens its 2.5G and 3G platforms to OEMs
Long-life Flash rivals EEPROM for microcontrollers
Motorola ranks number one in comms ICs
Best-in-class claim for new DragonBalls
Motorola to add Memory Stick to DragonBall
DSP56800 design software comes for free
MCU and DSP features combine in Flash hybrids
Motorola's 0.13-micron process is densest CMOS
Motorola and Elmos to develop automotive ICs
Motorola drives for driver information systems
