Common Footprint for Next-Generation MOSFETs Announced by Motorola and Siliconix.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 1996--Motorola Semiconductor Product Sector and TEMIC Semiconductors member Siliconix today announced that they have agreed on a common footprint for their next generation of small-outline MOSFETs.

The new package style, which will meet the JEDEC specifications representing the EIAJ's SC-59, will be slightly larger than the popular SOT-23. Motorola and Siliconix have agreed on compatible pin-outs, power ratings, package outlines, and dimensions for a common product portfolio to be introduced beginning in the third quarter of 1996.

"With the demand of the market for smaller and smaller packages, the semiconductor industry is quickly reaching the point where the old rules of establishing standard packages no longer apply," said Jim Harnden, Product Marketing Manager at Siliconix. "The keyword today is partnership, and we are delighted to be sharing a joint path to market for these next-generation products with such a strong supplier as Motorola."

The MOSFET devices to be released by Motorola and Siliconix in the new package will be aimed at low-voltage applications with limited circuit board space.

"Siliconix has developed considerable experience in the market and applications for low-voltage MOSFETs," said Mike McKean, Strategic Marketing Manager at Motorola. "It is a natural choice for sharing our knowledge of the market for hand-held, battery-operated systems."

Siliconix is a member of TEMIC, the microelectronics enterprise of Daimler-Benz. The Semiconductor Division of TEMIC includes Telefunken Semiconductors, Siliconix, Matra MHS, and Dialog Semiconductor. A leader in the design of semiconductor products for communications, automotive, computer, hi-rel, industrial, and consumer applications, TEMIC's worldwide semiconductor operations include ISO-9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States, and Asia/Pacific. Sales are handled by the worldwide TEMIC network and by regional sales representatives and distributors.

With 1995 worldwide sales of $8.5 billion, Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector is the largest U.S.-based broad line supplier of semiconductor solutions. Motorola is one of the world's leading providers of wireless communications, semiconductors, and advanced electronic systems, components, and services. Major equipment businesses include cellular telephone, two-way radio, paging and data communications, personal communications, automotive, defense and space electronics and computers. Motorola semiconductors power communication devices, computers and millions of other products. Motorola's 1995 sales were $27 billion.

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