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Microsemi (NASDAQ: MSCC) provides semiconductors and system solutions for the communications, defense and security, aerospace, and industrial and medical markets. Those products include analog and RF devices, mixed-signal and RF integrated circuits, customizable SoCs, FPGAs, and complete subsystems. The firm has approximately 3000 employees globally.

Jim Peterson, President and  CEO

Year company was formed: 1960

Company History:

Acquisitions: Actel Corp. and Zarlink Semiconductor

  • Jun. 13, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    GaN Amplifier Boosts 6 To 18 GHz

    Model AML618P4015 is a gallium-nitride (GaN) power amplifier designed to provide 20 W output power from 6 to 18 GHz. The high-power-density amplifier achieves power-added efficiency (PAE) of typically 12% in a package measuring just 2.45 x 2.09 x 0.41 ......More
  • May 17, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Fresh Starts

    Mini-CircuitsHas expanded its global distribution network to India with the launch of TejasRF.com. The site gives consumers access to Mini-Circuits' entire catalog of RF/IF and microwave products. It offers nominal factory prices in local currency, in ......More
  • Apr. 6, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Producing Power The Solid-State Way

    Discrete power transistors support RF and microwave large-signal applications with a variety of technologies, ranging from older silicon semiconductors to mixes of materials using gallium nitride....More
  • Feb. 16, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Kudos

    TRM MicrowaveHas been recognized by BAE Systems' Joint Strike Fighter team for sustained excellence in product performance and delivery. TRM was honored at a presentation ceremony held at its Bedford, NH location. AgilentHas announced the results of ......More
  • Feb. 16, 2012
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    Microwaves and RF

    Fresh Starts

    Plessey SemiconductorsHas named Saelig Co. as the North American distributor for its portfolio of semiconductor products. Saelig is based in Rochester, NY. BTC Electronic Components (BTC)The company's EN2997 Y and YE hermetically sealed receptacles have ......More
  • Dec. 5, 2011
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    Microwaves and RF

    Where Are They Now?

    Parts obsolescence is a real issue in high-reliability electronics like aerospace and defense systems. According to an April 2008 article in IEEE Spectrum, Uncle Sam spends $10 billion per year managing and mitigating electronics obsolescence issues. ......More
  • Oct. 20, 2011
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    Microwaves and RF

    Defense-Minded Designers Convene at 48th AOC 1

    DEFENSE ELECTRONICS REQUIRES special components and techniques that can survive some of the harshest environmental conditions. Each year, thousands of engineers working in this particular branch of electronics convene at the annual Association of ......More
  • Oct. 7, 2010
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    Microwaves and RF

    SiC Transistors Fire UHF Radars

    Solid-state devices still have ground to gain in terms of output power at high frequencies compared to vacuum devices, such as traveling-wave tubes. But the new model 0405SC-2200M siliconcarbide (SiC) transistor from Microsemi Corp. ......More
  • Aug. 19, 2010
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    Microwaves and RF

    Miniature PA Drives WLANs

    The LX5514M power amplifier (PA) from Microsemi is billed as the world's smallest wireless-local-area-network (WLAN) PA module for handsets and wireless modules. Measuring a mere 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.4 mm in a dual-flat-no-lead (DFN) package, the PA supports ......More

Corporate Website: www.microsemi.com

Financial Information: http://investor.microsemi.com/

Top Management:

Ralph Brandi, EVP and Chief Operations Officer

Steve Litchfield, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer

Jim Aralis, Chief Technology Officer

John Hohener, EVP , CFO

Russ Garcia, EVP  Corporate Worldwide Marketing

Robert C. Adams, VP, Corporate Development

Headquarters

Aliso Viejo, CA

USA

 

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