The FPF218x and FPF219x Series of IntelliMAX™ Load Switches in 1mm x 1.5mm WL-CSP Packaging Offer 60 Percent Space Savings

San Jose, California – December 11, 2007 – Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) FPF218x and FPF219x series of advanced load switches provide 60 percent space savings, making them ideal for space-constrained portable applications. Packaged in a 1mm x 1.5mm wafer-level chip scale package (WL-CSP), these are the smallest load switches of their class, and retain the same low R_DS(ON) performance found in standard leaded-package devices.

These two series of IntelliMAX products offer integrated protection circuitry, including over-current protection, current blanking, reverse-current blocking, over temperature and thermal shutdown protection. Included in this series is a new feature called “Power Good,” which provides a logic source sense signal, and can be used to validate the presence of the power supply on the load switch’s input pin. All of these built-in features provide robust protection from the harshest of mobile environments.

The FPF218x and FPF219x series utilize lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and have been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Price (each, 1000 pcs): FPF218x series = $0.78; FPF219x series = $0.84

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 12-14 weeks

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Note to Editor: For datasheets in PDF format, please go to:
www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FP/FPF2180.pdf
www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FP/FPF2193.pdf

San Jose, California – December 6, 2007 – Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) FAN5645, a single wire programmable LED driver, offers a flexible and compact solution for blinking LED indicators. This device records a blinking pattern and plays it indefinitely, eliminating the need for continual system processor control. This results in significant energy savings and longer battery life since the FAN5645 consumes much less current (33µA Typ.) when compared to a system processor’s consumption in the mA range. The autonomous operation of the FAN5645 LED driver eliminates the need for an interrupt driven processor to control the sequencing of the LED, freeing up processor bandwidth. Packaged in a compact MLP 3.0mm x 3.0mm package, the FAN5645 is ideal for space-constrained portable and battery-operated applications such as cell phones, toys, home appliances, mobile computing, Bluetooth peripherals, rechargeable flashlights, motion sensors and power tools.

The FAN5645 utilizes lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and has been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Price (each, 1000 pcs): $0.65

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 8-10 weeks ARO

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Note to Editor: For a datasheet in PDF format, please go to: www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN5645.pdf

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San Jose, California − December 4, 2007 − Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) FDMF8704 and FDMF8704V optimize efficiency across high, medium and light loads in ultra-dense servers, blade servers, advanced gaming systems, small form factor desktops, media center PCs, graphic cards, networking and telecom equipment, and other DC-DC applications. Most computing applications do not run at 100 percent load all the time and delivering the right performance at the right current levels reduces power losses for these applications. Average power losses across the full operating range are reduced by 14 percent compared to conventional discrete solutions by using Fairchild’s driver plus FET multi-chip modules, and these systems can more easily meet the demand for higher efficiency mandated by energy regulatory programs such as Energy Star.

The FDMF8704 and FDMF8704V are FET plus driver power stage solutions that integrate one driver IC, three power MOSFETs and one Schottky diode into an 8mm x 8mm MLP package, conserving valuable PCB real estate. The FDMF8704 is capable of operating at 1MHz eliminating passive components to further reduce board space and lower BOM costs. Compared to conventional discrete solutions, Fairchild’s DrMOS saves more than 72 percent of valuable board space.

The FDMF8704 and the FDMF8704V are both based on the Intel® specification for DrMOS. The FDMF8704 maximizes efficiency through a low-impedance driver IC and Fairchild’s latest PowerTrench® MOSFET technology. The FDMF8704 is ideal for applications such as servers that need to maximize efficiency. The FDMF8704V features a convenient built-in voltage regulator block for applications with only a 12V rail available.

“Fairchild is an industry leader in DrMOS solutions. Our extensive DrMOS portfolio provides designers with the flexibility to choose the right performance, at the right price, for the right application,” says Roberto Guerrero, worldwide segment manager for Desktop, Server and Gaming products.

The FDMF8704 and FDMF8704V utilize lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and have been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Price (each, 1000 pcs):	FDMF8704 US $3.00
FDMF8704V US $3.00

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 12 weeks ARO

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Note to Editor: For a datasheet in PDF format, please go to:
www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FD/FDMF8704.pdf
www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FD/FDMF8704V.pdf

San Jose, California – November 27, 2007 – Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) FAN31xx and FAN32xx high-speed low-side gate drivers offer maximum flexibility for power supply designs, providing a wide selection of features and packaging to create compact, highly efficient and reliable power supplies. Available in either the industry’s smallest MLP packaging or industry-standard SOT and SOIC packaging, this broad portfolio of gate drivers expands the options available in the market today. With the additional flexibility offered by input-threshold and package choices, two inputs per channel, plus a higher voltage range, short propagation delays, and delay matching between channels, power-supply designs can be further optimized in terms of efficiency, reliability, power density and cost.

Advantages of the FAN31xx/32xx Series:

• Industry’s smallest packages (2x2 and 3x3 mm MLP)
• Choice of TTL or CMOS input thresholds for all devices for best circuit compatibility
• Short and well-controlled time delays for 1MHz+ switching, paralleling drives, and optimizing drive timing to maximize efficiency.
• Rugged and high reliability operation with higher maximum operating voltage of 18V, reverse current capability of at least 500mA and HBM ESD rating of 4kV or higher.

The series of high-speed low-side gate drivers consist of the FAN3100 single 2A gate drivers, and the FAN32xx family of dual 2A and 4A gate drivers. These products are specialized amplifiers that drive the gate of a switching power MOSFET or IGBT to quickly turn it on or off according to the input signal.  The dual drivers feature matched internal propagation delays between the two channels for applications such as synchronous rectifiers with critical timing needs. This matched internal propagation delay also enables a designer to connect the two channels in parallel, doubling the current capability for driving a single MOSFET.

These additions to our gate driver portfolio are part of a comprehensive suite of power solutions from Fairchild Semiconductor for high-efficiency, low-standby power AC-DC switch-mode power supplies and high-performance isolated DC-DC power converters.

The entire family of 32 new parts is covered by the following three datasheets:

  Single 2A:  www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA%2FFAN3100T.pdf
  Dual 2A:   www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN3228C.pdf
  Dual 4A:  www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN3224C.pdf

These low-side gate drivers utilize a lead-free (Pb-free) finish and have been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Price: The pricing starts at $0.49 for quantities of 1,000.

Availability: All currently available parts are listed at http://www.fairchildsemi.com/sitesearch/fsc.jsp?command=eq&attr1=AAAFamily&attr2=Low-Side+Driversand where samples may also be ordered.

Delivery: 8 weeks ARO

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Note to Editor: For a datasheet in PDF format, please go to:
www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN3100T.pdf
www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN3228C.pdf
www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FA/FAN3224C.pdf

San Jose, California – November 20, 2007 – Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) brings automotive control system designers more reliable solenoid control operation using less board space with the FDMS2380, a new Dual Integrated Solenoid Driver (DISD) solution. The FDMS2380 is an intelligent, dual independent channel, low-side driver with built-in recirculation and demagnetization circuits designed specifically for driving inductive loads. Other integrated features include over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature circuits to protect the device as well as a diagnostics feedback pin. The FDMS2380 is packaged in a space-saving 8mm x 12mm PQFN package.

Using a multi-die approach, Fairchild’s FDMS2380 integrates multiple control and power semiconductor die into a single, space-efficient package, delivering a highly reliable and compact design solution that is optimized for automotive and industrial solenoid applications. 

Key Features of the FDMS2380:

• Independent dual channels in PQFN packaging provides greater functionality in less board space than competing single channel and discrete solutions.
• Diagnostic signal provides enhanced fault handling and protection.
• Built-in over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature diagnostics prevent device failure.
• Extended operating voltage handles the automotive power bus without additional protection.

Fairchild’s unique capabilities in advanced process and packaging technologies, as well as its ability to integrate power analog, power discrete and optoelectronic functionality into innovative packaging, enable Fairchild to develop energy efficient solutions for the automotive electronics market. Fairchild offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of products, from 1W to >1200W, to maximize energy efficiency in today’s automotive electronic applications such as power management, body control, motor control, ignition and engine management, and electric and hybrid electric vehicle systems.

The FDMS2380 utilizes lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and has been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Price (each, 1000pcs): $7.00

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 8-10 weeks

Contact Information:

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Note to Editor: For a datasheet in PDF format, please go to: www.fairchildsemi.com/ds/FD/FDMS2380.pdf

San Jose, California – January 8, 2008 – Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the industry’s most integrated CCFL backlight inverter drive ICs providing space and cost savings, superior system reliability and simplified design for N-N half-bridge, push-pull, and P-N full-bridge LCD backlight inverter designs. The FAN7316 and FAN7317, featuring a wide input voltage range, and built-in open lamp protection (OLP) and open lamp regulation (OLR*) circuit, eliminate up to 30 external components in four lamp circuit inverter designs compared to similar devices on the market. These highly integrated CCFL backlight inverter drive ICs also feature selectable dimming polarity and analog and burst dimming functions, which simplify design and speed time-to-market.

“Fairchild’s FAN7316 and FAN7317 offer the industry’s most comprehensive protection functions resulting in superior system reliability. By reducing the number of components, these devices specifically address the ever-growing need to reduce overall system cost in LCD designs,” said Jay Lee, director of Fairchild’s Lighting product line.

Industry-leading benefits of the FAN7316 and FAN7317 include:

• Space and cost savings – eliminating the need for external _IC _V_CC regulation circuitry and OLP and OLR* detection circuitry and P-MOSFET driving circuitry* with its wide input voltage range ( FAN7316: 4.5V to 24V, FAN7317 : 6V to 25.5V) and built-in OLP and OLR* detection circuitry. This eliminates up to 30 external components.
• System reliability – offering the industry’s most comprehensive protection functions including built-in OLP circuit, open lamp regulation (OLR), short circuit protection (SCP), thermal shutdown (TSD), soft-start and arc protection.
• Design flexibility – featuring a wide input voltage range, selectable dimming polarity, analog and burst dimming mode and PWM dimming by an external pulse signal, the FAN7316 and FAN7317 offer flexibility in designing N-N half-bridge, push-pull and P-N full-bridge LCD backlight inverters.

Fairchild offers a comprehensive CCFL backlight inverter portfolio including Buck-Royer, push-pull, half and full-bridge topologies complemented by Fairchild’s single and dual MOSFETs.

* FAN7317 only

The FAN7316 and FAN7317 are available in a 20 pin SOIC lead (Pb)-free package that meets or exceeds the requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C. Both utilize lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and have been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Price (each, 1000 pcs.):	US$ 1.48 for the FAN7316
US $1.55 for the FAN7317

Availability: Now 

Delivery: 12 weeks ARO 

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San Jose, California – January 2, 2008 – Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) single-bit, bi-directional translator, FET plus driver module and the industry’s first SD multiplexer were selected as top products in the power and logic categories in the quarterly EETimes and eeProductCenter Ultimate Products Survey.

In the Power category, Fairchild’s FDMF6700, a fully optimized and integrated FET plus driver power stage solution in ultra-compact 6mm x 6mm MLP packaging, ranked four out of ten in technical significance. This product targets space-constrained applications such as small-form-factor desktops, media center PCs, ultra-dense servers, blade servers, advanced gaming systems, graphic cards, networking and telecom equipment and other DC-DC applications.

In the Logic and Programmable Logic category, two of Fairchild’s products were chosen as best of the best, the FXLH1T45 and the FSSD06. The FXLH1T45, a single-bit, bi-directional voltage translator with guaranteed operation from 1.1V to 3.6V, was ranked three out of ten products. This translator offers both uni-directional and bi-directional translation between a variety of voltage levels and provides a needed interface between processors to electronic subsystems. Since this device operates down to 1.1V, it is ideal for the low-power requirements of portable applications. The FSSD06, the industry’s first multiplexer supporting high voltage and dual voltage secure digital (SD)/secure digital I/O (SDIO) and multimedia cards, was ranked nine out of ten in technical significance. Beyond expanding SD/SDIO/MMC capability in multi-functional portable designs, this secure data, two-port multiplexer enables a 1.8V host processor to interface with high-voltage and dual-voltage cards, providing seamless, bi-directional communication while consuming only 1µA of battery power.

The Ultimate Products award is a product peer-review program developed by EE Times and eeProductCenter. Each quarter the editors of eeProductCenter select the ten most significant new products in seven categories, and qualified readers are asked to score the products in terms of technical significance and usability.

The FAN5665 Saves 20 Percent Board Space in Portable Applications

San Jose, California – December 27, 2007 – Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) brings designers an ultra-small boost converter solution for their space-constrained mobile and ultra-portable devices. The FAN5665 is a high efficiency 5V/30mA adaptive charge pump boost converter packaged in a low profile, compact 1.21mm X 1.21mm WL-CSP package, saving over 20 percent board space compared to alternate solutions. For USB enabled devices needing a 5V I/O rail, Fairchild’s FAN5665 provides an optimal “quick fix” solution. The FAN5665 can also be used to drive keypad LEDs in portable devices. This boost converter features a low 0.625mm (max) profile and does not require a bulky inductor, offering a slim solution for network cards or other thin portable applications.

Through the use of switch reconfiguration and fractional switching techniques, the FAN5665 achieves up to 92 percent efficiency and can support an input voltage range of 2.9V to 5.5V. In addition, the switches are pre-buffered to provide a low in-rush current which results in minimized noise on the supply line. Also, by not requiring an inductor, EMI noise is reduced, which could potentially save system designers time during the final stages of system verification.

This adaptive charge pump boost is part of Fairchild’s comprehensive portfolio of power conversion products that offer high efficiency, low power consumption and integrated functions in smaller footprints for today’s designs.

The FAN5665 utilizes lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and has been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Price (each, 1000 pcs): US $0.82

Availability: samples available now

Delivery: 8 weeks ARO

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Low impedance 30V-40V MOSFETs lower power dissipation and improve efficiency for high power automotive systems

San Jose, California – December 20, 2007 – Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) provides automotive designers another compelling solution for improving the efficiency and power dissipation of their designs with its eleven new 30V-40V MOSFETs with ultra-low on resistance (2.1mOhms to 5.5 mOhms). Lower R_DS(ON)  results in lower heat generation, the elimination of costly heat sinks and improved system efficiency for high power automotive systems such as braking, steering, radiator fan motor control, suspension, HVACs and starter/alternators. This, in turn, provides automobiles with better fuel efficiency and performance. In addition, this new series meets the automotive industry’s “Q101” standard, which is the most stringent set of reliability requirements in the semiconductor industry.

Automotive applications continue to move from mechanical to electronic systems. High current applications such as power steering, advanced braking systems, air conditioning, cooling systems and active suspensions are quickly adopting electrical control due to the consumer demand for improved efficiency. These electronic systems come with increased power requirements and rely on semiconductor suppliers to provide power MOSFETs with the lowest possible on resistance to reduce system power generation and unwanted heat. Using 30V-40V MOSFETs in automotive systems is a primary means of solving these challenges.

This new series also includes the FDB8444TS featuring temperature sense capability for monitoring and protection. If there is an unexpected rise in temperature, this temperature sense MOSFET will protect the system from adverse consequences.

All of these devices are part of Fairchild’s comprehensive portfolio of automotive products. Fairchild’s unique capabilities in advanced process and packaging technologies as well as its ability to integrate power analog, power discrete and optoelectronic functionality into innovative packaging, enable Fairchild to develop energy efficient solutions that continue to provide exceptional value in the automotive electronics market. For more information, visit our automotive page at"/automotive

These 30V-40V MOSFETs utilize lead-free (Pb-free) terminals and have been characterized for moisture sensitivity in accordance with the Pb-free reflow requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020. All of Fairchild's products are designed to meet the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the restriction of the use of certain substances (RoHS).

Product Number	BVDSS	Gate Drive	RDS(ON)	Package	Price (each) US$ 1K pcs
FDB8832	30V	LL	2.1mOhm	TO263	$1.40
FDD8444L	40V	LL	6.0mOhm	TO252	$0.65
FDB8441	40V	SG	2.5mOhm	TO263	$1.40
FDP8441	40V	SG	2.7mOhm	TO220	$1.40
FDI8441	40V	SG	2.7mOhm	TO262	$1.40
FDB8442	40V	SG	2.9mOhm	TO263	$1.20
FDI8442	40V	SG	2.9mOhm	TO262	$1.20
FDP8442	40V	SG	3.1mOhm	TO220	$1.20
FDB8443	40V	SG	3.0mOhm	TO263	$1.05
FDP8443	40V	SG	3.5mOhm	TO220	$1.05
FDB8444TS	40V	SG	5.0mOhm	TO263-5	$1.30

Price: See table

Availability: samples available now

Delivery: 10 weeks ARO

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The FXL2TD245 in MicroPak™ offers unique design flexibility while dramatically reducing board space in low-voltage designs

December 5, 2006––South Portland, Maine––Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) introduces the FXL2TD245, the first dual-supply bi-directional translator on the market configurable for both uni-directional and independent bi-directional voltage translation between two logic levels. In addition to offering designers unparalleled design flexibility in a wide variety of low-voltage applications, this MicroPak™-packaged translator helps them dramatically save board space. The FXL2TD245 measures only 0.55mm x 1.6mm x 2.1mm, which is 80 percent smaller than comparable dual-supply translators in SOIC packages. It also replaces two 1-bit components used in typical designs. This ultra-compact translator is ideal for use in cell phones, PDAs, gaming devices and other portable applications, although its wide voltage range (1.1-3.6V) accommodates the voltage requirements of a variety of consumer and industrial applications.

“Fairchild’s FXL2TD245 offers independent-direction controls for each bit, a truly unique attribute that allows this translator to be configured for many different designs,” said Gary O’Donnell, Fairchild’s technical marketing manager Logic Products. “By offering this full functionality in an ultra-compact MicroPak, the FXL2TD245 offers a significantly smaller footprint than similar products on the market. This flexible, compact translator helps our customers minimize time-to-market, save board space and reduce bill-of-materials (BOM) cost, all vital considerations for today’s low-voltage applications.”

In addition to performance and space improvements, the FXL2TD245 bolsters system reliability. For instance, its 10-terminal MicroPak offers 35 percent more pad-contact area than other leadless packages, which results in a stronger solder bond between the device and the circuit board. The FXL2TD245 facilitates more robust designs by providing outputs that switch to 3-state if either supply voltage (VCC) is equal to ground (GND). It also offers built-in power-off protection.

Fairchild Semiconductor’s growing FXL portfolio of logic translators offers designers a range of device options to better optimize their specific applications. For more information about these products, please go to Fairchild’s Logic Level Translator webpage at: "/products/logic/translators/translator.html.

The FXL2TD245 is a lead (Pb)-free product that meets or exceeds the requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C and is compliant with European Union regulations now in effect.

Price (each): US$ 0.85 (1000 pcs)

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 12 weeks ARO

Contact: To contact Fairchild Semiconductor about this product, please go to:  www.fairchildsemi.com/cf/sales_contacts/

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range of device options to better optimize their specific applications. For more information about these products, please go to Fairchild’s Logic Level Translator webpage at: "/products/logic/translators/translator.html.

The FXL2TD245 is a lead (Pb)-free product that meets or exceeds the requirements of the joint IPC/JEDEC standard J-STD-020C and is compliant with European Union regulations now in effect.

Price (each): US$ 0.85 (1000 pcs)

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 12 weeks ARO

Contact: To contact Fairchild Semiconductor about this product, please go to:  www.fairchildsemi.com/cf/sales_contacts/

For information on other Fairchild products, design tools, and sales contacts, please visit: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/.