EPSMA names Unitrode Semiconductor Supplier of the Year.MERRIMACK, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1997--The European Power Supply Manufacturers Association (EPSMA EPSMA European Power Supply Manufacturers Association ) named Unitrode Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UTR UTR Untranslated Region (genetics) UTR Unicode Technical Report UTR Unique Taxpayer Reference (UK Inland Revenue) UTR Unable to Reach UTR Unable to Reproduce UTR University Technical Representative ) as the "Best Semiconductor Vendor to the Power Supply Industry, as rated by the EPSMA membership, for 1996." The award was presented at the EPSMA Annual General Meeting recently held at Electronica  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. in Munich. Unitrode was selected among twenty-six competitors as a result of a detailed questionnaire completed by EPSMA members who rated their suppliers based on four performance criteria: product quality/reliability, delivery, commercial service level and technical support. EPSMA represents thirty members from 13 European countries; each was asked to nominate nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. and rate 10 component suppliers on a scale of 1 to 7. Of the ten nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. , Unitrode, although the smallest company in size, was rated the highest. Jan Tips, chairman of the EPSMA commented, "The quality award scheme was established by the EPSMA to improve awareness among semiconductor and passive component suppliers of the size and importance of the power supply industry. The standards achieved by winning companies this year were very high." Accepting the award, Frederick Myers, Vice President of Sales at Unitrode, said, "I am pleased and proud to accept this award on behalf of all Unitrode employees worldwide. Others nominated for this award are very prestigious and well-known companies. I want to thank EPSMA and our European customers who recognized the quality of Unitrode's products and our commitment to the delivery and technical support of power management solutions." Unitrode designs and manufactures analog/linear integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. , principally to perform power management, motion control, and interface functions. Its products are sold throughout the world for a variety of computer, tele- and data-communications, defense/aerospace, industrial, and automotive applications. Further information about Unitrode may be found at the Company's homepage site: http://www.unitrode.com . The European Power Supply Manufacturers Association (EPSMA), headquartered in Northants, England, and consisting of thirty members from thirteen countries, was formed in 1995 to represent the specialized needs of the switched-mode and linear power supply industry in Europe. CONTACT: S. Kelley MacDonald, Vice President Corporate Communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. Unitrode Corporation 7 Continental Boulevard Merrimack, NH 03054 (603) 429-8767 e-mail: macdonald@unitrode.com |
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