FCS Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. (MM)

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS), the leading global supplier of high-performance products that optimize system power, will address emerging technologies and the resulting power design challenges at the Power Electronics Technology Exhibition and Conference. The annual conference will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, October 25th-27th and is designed for professionals interested in learning about the latest products and design trends and applications in the power electronics industry. Fairchild's experts will share their valuable perspectives on the changes shaping the industry. They will also be on-hand to offer the benefit of their design knowledge for solving specific power-management issues confronting applications engineers. Fairchild's director, Computing and Telecommunications Segment, Advanced Power Systems Center, Alan Elbanhawy, will chair the session entitled, "Discrete Power Semiconductors." This session will give a detailed account of the challenges and advances in silicon technology and its direct impact on target applications. Elbanhawy will also present "Examination of the Influence of MOSFET Gate ESR on Losses." This technical presentation will explore the issue of MOSFET losses, providing the full symbolic equations governing the voltage and current rise and fall time in terms of the ESR resistance Rg and other MOSFET parameters. Kevin Parmenter, Fairchild's FAE director of Distribution and EDMS Sales, will chair the conference session, "Emerging Technologies." This session will examine advancements in packaging, applications, topologies, DSP and digital control of power, and how they are enabling capabilities or allowing upgrades to existing applications. Parmenter will also present the paper, "Making Low-Level AC Standby Power Measurements." This presentation will highlight the importance of selecting the correct test equipment to measure for specific applications that must meet "Green" standards and other certification requirements. For details about Fairchild's conference sessions and paper presentations, please go to: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/tradeshow/pwrsysworld_05.html. About Power Electronics Technology Exhibition & Conference: The Power Electronics Technology Exhibition and Conference, sponsored by Power Electronics Technology magazine, brings a practical, business-oriented focus to its Conference Program and special events. Attendees include professionals who are involved in the design and development of power supply systems, and who purchase and use power electronics components, materials, equipment, and software. Attendees come to the Show to source power electronics products and suppliers, and stay current with changes in the industry. The Power Electronics Technology Exhibition and Conference is part of the Power Systems World 2005 conference. For more information go to www.powersystems.com. About Fairchild Semiconductor: Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) is the leading global supplier of high-performance power products critical to today's leading electronic applications in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial and automotive segments. As The Power Franchise(R), Fairchild offers the industry's broadest portfolio of components that optimize system power through minimization, conversion, management and distribution functions. Fairchild's 9,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products from its headquarters in South Portland, Maine, USA and numerous locations around the world. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.