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Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance products that enable energy-efficiency, announced the availability of a new webcast focusing on motor evolution. With more than half of the world�s energy consumed in driving motors � such as air conditioners, refrigerators, elevators and factory automation � motor control is a prime application for energy-efficiency improvements. For example, moving from a single-phase AC motor to a variable speed motor can result in up to 40 percent energy savings. The webcast discusses the need for electronic controls for motors, including power factor correction (PFC), energy-efficiency improvements and precision control of speed, torque and power. The approximately 15 minute webcast examines the evolution of motors � from Faraday�s initial demonstration of the basic foundation of the electric motor through today�s developments in motor technology. The discussion includes the most common types of motors � Brush DC Motors, AC Induction Motors, Brushless DC Motors and Switched Reluctance Motors. Fairchild is an industry leading supplier of high performance discrete and highly-integrated module solutions for motor applications. Fairchild�s power MOSFETs, Motion-SPM� products, optocouplers, power switches, PFC-SPM� products, HVICs, STEALTH� diodes and triacs increase efficiency, simplify design and reduce system cost in motor applications. The webcast can be found on Fairchild Semiconductor�s website at http://www.fairchildsemi.com/onlineseminars/motor_primer/player.html For information on other products, design tools and sales contacts, please visit: http://www.fairchildsemi.com. About Fairchild Semiconductor: Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) is a global leader delivering energy-efficient power analog and power discrete solutions. Fairchild is The Power Franchise�, providing leading-edge silicon and packaging technologies, manufacturing strength and system expertise for consumer, communications, industrial, portable, computing and automotive systems. An application-driven, solution-based semiconductor supplier, Fairchild provides online design tools and design centers worldwide as part of its comprehensive Global Power ResourceSM. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.