Dialog Semiconductor Plc. / Miscellaneous
13.05.2008
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Edinburgh, 12th May 2008 Dialog Semiconductor PLC (FWB:DLG), a leading
supplier of mixed signal power management products for the portable
consumer market, is establishing a new design centre in Edinburgh City
Centre.
The company has been awarded a £1.3 million research and development grant
from Scottish Enterprise towards a £5.5 million project to develop cutting
edge components at the new centre that will be at the forefront of global
developments in audio technology.
The new office overlooking St Andrews Square will become one of the
companys global centres of excellence and is expected to employ at least
20 Design Engineers by the end of this year.
The centre will focus on the development of enabling technology for
enhanced signal processing targeted to complement Dialogs energy
management integrated circuits. The first such products are expected to be
introduced within the next 12-18 months.
Scottish Government Enterprise Minister Jim Mather said: 'This project has
the potential to have a direct and positive impact on Scotlands
electronics sector. Improving the level of R&D activity in Scotland can
help boost productivity and increase sustainable economic growth. I wish
all involved with this project every success.'
Dialog Semiconductor CEO Dr Jalal Bagherli added 'We are pleased to have
selected Edinburgh for our new design facility, supported by the Scottish
Enterprise R&D Plus grant. This will allow Dialog to enhance its technical
knowledge base with access to further world class signal processing talent.
We plan to grow our leading edge product portfolio by developing
cooperative relationships with the many excellent local Universities and
research facilities in Scotland'
Lena Wilson, Chief Operating Officer for Scottish Enterprise said: 'This
important project underlines the world class industry design expertise that
Scotland has in digital media and enabling technologies but also highlights
the growing importance of encouraging more companies to invest in research
and development.
'By supporting this project, the company will be able to expand its
operations in Scotland, generating new high value employment opportunities
while at the same time reinforcing the importance of the companys Scottish
facilities for its global operation'
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About Dialog Semiconductor
Dialog Semiconductor creates the worlds most energy-efficient, highly
integrated, mixed-signal integrated circuits optimised for personal mobile
and automotive applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic
support, world-class innovation, and the assurance of dealing with an
established business partner.
With its unique focus and expertise in system power management, Dialog
brings decades of experience to the rapid development of integrated
circuits for power and motor control, and audio and display processing.
Dialogs processor companion chips are essential for enhancing both the
performance of hand-held products and the consumers multimedia experience.
Automotive applications include intelligent motor control for comfort and
safety systems. Over one billion parts have been shipped to date.
With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a fabless business
model.
Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered near Stuttgart, Germany with
operations in Austria, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, UK, and the
USA. The company employs 250 worldwide, and is listed on the Frankfurt
(FWB: DLG) stock exchange.
About Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise is Scotlands main enterprise, innovation and
investment agency and is focused on supporting business growth and
developing a competitive business environment. Working in partnership with
industry, academia and the public sector, SE aims to play its part in
delivering the Scottish Governments new economic strategy to increase
productivity in Scotland by helping businesses grow, encouraging greater
innovation and creating the right conditions for companies to access
property, markets and finance. Further information can be found at
www.scottish-enterprise.com
Contact
Birgit Hummel,
Dialog Semiconductor,
Neue Straße 95,
D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck Nabern,
Germany
Telephone +49-7021-805-412
Fax +49-7021-805-200
E-mail enquiry@diasemi.com
Craig Cowbrough
Scottish Enterprise
Tel: 00 44 141 228 2561
E-mail: craig.cowbrough@scotent.co.uk
DGAP 13.05.2008
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Language: English
Issuer: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.
Tower Bridge House, St. Katharine's Way
E1W 1AA London
Großbritannien
Phone: +49 7021 805-412
Fax: +49 7021 805-200
E-mail: birgit.hummel@diasemi.com
Internet: www.diasemi.com
ISIN: GB0059822006
WKN: 927200
Indices: MIDCAP, PRIMEALL, TECHALLSHARE
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf
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