General Semiconductor, Inc. Introduces an All New SMF Ultra-Small Surface-Mount-Package.Business/Technology Editors MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2001 General Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : SEM), a leading manufacturer of power management devices, has introduced its new SMF (1) (Standard Messaging Format) An electronic mail format for Novell's MHS messaging system. The application puts the data into this format in order to send an e-mail message. (TM) package, which offers the current and power handling capability of a power package in an ultra-small package. The SMF(TM) matches the JEDEC The division of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) that deals with semiconductor standards (officially, the JEDEC Solid State Technology Association of EIA). JEDEC was formed in 1958 when the Joint Electron Tube Engineering Council (JETEC) split into two Joint Electron Device DO-219 standard outline. In addition to the small footprint, the package has a nominal height of less than 1mm. The footprint of the SMF(TM) allows it to fit on the mounting pad of a number of existing competitive devices, which simplifies design-in. These features make the SMF(TM) package an excellent choice where power handling is needed, but board space is at a premium. As a result, the SMF(TM) is ideal for portable electronics, such as cellular phones, MP3 players and PDA's as well as in various automotive applications. This package uses General Semiconductor's patented and fully automated "folded frame" technology, resulting in excellent device reliability. The SMF(TM) has been designed with the leads flush to bottom of the package in order to minimize the thermal path between the chip and the external bonding pads, thus further enhancing its power handling capability. The initial product offering includes Zener diodes (BZD BZD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Belize Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 27 & GZF GZF Group Zero-Forcing GZF Gunz Factor (gaming) series) rated at 800mW, Schottky rectifiers (SL02 - SL04) with an average forward current rating of 1.1 Amperes, and standard rectifiers (S07B - S07M) with an average forward current rating of 1.0 Ampere ampere (ăm`pēr), abbr. amp or A, basic unit of electric current. It is the fundamental electrical unit used with the mks system of units of the metric system. with reverse voltages up to 1000V. Pricing for the BZD27-C3V6P is $0.13, the SL04 is $0.11 and the S07B is $0.08 in 10,000 piece quantities. About General Semiconductor General Semiconductor, Inc. is a market leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of power semiconductor components. The Company provides customers with a broad array of power management products including rectifiers, transient voltage suppressors, small-signal transistors, diodes, MOSFETs and Analog ICs. Its global customer base includes original equipment manufacturers, electronic distributors and contract equipment manufacturers. Key markets for its products include automotive, computers, consumer and telecommunications equipment. The information set forth above includes "forward-looking" information and, accordingly, the cautionary statements contained in Exhibit 99 to the Company's Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are incorporated herein by reference. General Semiconductor's actual results could differ materially from the "forward-looking" information in this press release. Visit General Semiconductor on the web at www.gensemi.com |
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