IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high performance analog/mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, will showcase its patented power management solutions for a wide range of display applications at the 2007 International Symposium, Seminar & Exhibition of the Society for Information Display being held in the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California, May 22-24.
New products featured in the Microsemi exhibition are:
* Patented solutions for controlling CCFL lamps in large screen
LCD TVs
* Two new energy efficient controllers for CCFL displays in
notebook computers
"SID's annual international symposium and exhibition provides an ideal backdrop for sharing Microsemi's latest innovations in backlighting technology," said Steven G. Litchfield, Executive Vice President and President of the Analog Mixed Signal Group. "This year our theme is on what we call Powerful Ideas(tm) for applications in the large screen LCD TV, notebook computers, automotive and handheld appliance markets," he said.
Announced to coincide with the 2007 SID Exhibition is the LX6501(tm) multi-lamp CCFL controller with advanced high performance features designed specifically for large screen LCD TV and monitor applications. It also supports EEFL and FFL lamps.
Also new are two backlight controllers for notebook computers, the LX1693(tm) and LX1697(tm), which are optimized for wide input voltages, system component reduction and efficient battery operation. The LX1693 controller also features circuitry that provides an easy way for backlight designers to incorporate automatic brightness control using Microsemi visible light sensors.
Technical information on Microsemi display products is available on the Microsemi web site, http://www.microsemi.com. Samples can be requested through this site, from Microsemi sales representatives, or from Microsemi's distribution channel.
Microsemi's resonant strike design provides unsurpassed fluorescent lamp striking power combined with highest operating efficiency. All Microsemi CCFL controller designs are protected by U.S. Patents: 5,615,093; 5,923,129; 593,121; 6,198,234; and other patents pending.
About SID
The SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, now in its 45th year, is the premier international gathering of scientists, engineers, manufacturers and users in the electronic-display industry. With more than 550 booths and some 7,500 attendees, SID is the premier North American show for the electronic-display industry.
The event provides access to a wide range of technology and applications from high-definition flat-panel displays using both emissive and liquid-crystal technology to the latest in OLED displays and large-area projection-display systems. One can find state-of-the-art information on the latest in image processing, systems software and display processor hardware, human factors and applied vision, and exciting new applications such as multimedia and the electronic cinema. For further information visit: www.sid.org.
About Microsemi Corporation
Microsemi is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals.
Microsemi's products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance and reliability, optimizing battery performance, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include implantable medical, defense/aerospace and satellite, notebook computers, monitors and LCD TVs, and automotive and mobile connectivity applications. More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its web site at http://www.microsemi.com.
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