Marketwire - Testing

Intersil Corporation to Present at JMP Securities Seventh Annual Research Conference May 19th

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:45:00 EDT

MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog solutions, today announced that Dave Zinsner, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the JMP Securities Seventh Annual Research Conference on Monday, May 19th, at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco, CA.

Intersil's presentation at the JMP Securities Seventh Annual Research Conference is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time. The presentation for the conference will be webcast live, and may be accessed via the investor relations section of the Intersil website: http://www.intersil.com/cda/investor/. An archived replay will be available shortly following the live presentation.

MoneyTV, Week of 5/9

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - May 9, 2008) - MoneyTV is the nationally syndicated television program all about money and what makes it happen (http://www.moneytv.net), featuring informative interviews by hosts Donald Baillargeon and Skip Lindeman with company CEOs, providing insights into their operations and outlooks for their futures.

Free information packages from the featured companies can be requested by sending an email to info@moneytv.net.

JDSU to Present at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:40:00 EDT

MILPITAS, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU) today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Kennedy will make a presentation on behalf of the Company at the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

To access the live webcast, please visit JDSU's Investor Relations website at http://www.jdsu.com/investors, and look for the link under "Events and Presentations." Following the conference, the presentation will be available for replay until June 18, 2008.

AquaCell Technologies Updates Stockholders

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:52:00 EDT

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA--(Marketwire - May 8, 2008) - AquaCell Technologies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AQUA), a manufacturer of environmentally friendly products including a solar powered air conditioner, announced today that it has issued a letter to its stockholders setting forth the current status of the Company. The letter, which has been included with an 8-K filing, will also be available for viewing on the Company's web site at www.aquacell.com, or may be obtained upon request by calling our corporate office.

Stretch Inc. Uses Arena PLM to Set up the Right Systems and Controls to Take the Market by Storm

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Stretch Uses Arena to Enhance Collaboration, Outsourcing, and Industry Compliance Capabilities -- and Head to Market in a Highly Competitive Position

Serena Chooses HCL Technologies to Provide End-to-End Software Lifecycle Management

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:22:00 EDT

HCL to Manage the Engineering and Development of Serena PVCS(R) Professional and Serena Dimensions(R) RM

SemiApps Readers Select Best Chip Solutions for Energy Conservation

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

UNIONDALE, NY--(Marketwire - May 7, 2008) - Hearst Electronics Group announced today the results of the first Green Apps contest conducted by SemiApps.com, the premier solutions resource for engineers building next-generation electronics systems.

The Green Apps contest, judged by engineering users of SemiApps.com, is designed to showcase the unique and powerful contributions of semiconductor solutions to energy conservation and hazardous-waste reduction in a variety of applications. Nearly 600 electronics engineers weighed in with their opinions on the potential "green impact" of various solutions entered in the contest by semiconductor manufacturers.

Silicon Wafer Shipments Flatten in First Quarter 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:00:00 EDT

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments remained essentially stable in the first quarter of 2008, marginally declining 1 percent when compared to fourth quarter 2007 area shipments, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.

Total silicon wafer area shipments were 2,163 million square inches in the first quarter, compared to 2,185 million square inches shipped during the fourth quarter. Compared to the 2007 first quarter, total area shipments increased by three percent.

mPhase/AlwaysReady Successfully Demonstrates Lithium Smart NanoBattery at the NanoBusiness Alliance Conference!

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:33:00 EDT

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - mPhase/AlwaysReady, Inc. (OTCBB: XDSL) stated today that it has successfully demonstrated the manual activation of its revolutionary lithium based Smart NanoBattery in front of a live audience at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition, the leading nanotechnology trade association, at the Marriot Marquis hotel in Times Square, New York City.

During the demonstration, mPhase/AlwaysReady mechanically activated a lithium pouch based reserve battery, illuminating an LED light in front of a live audience. "This is the first public activation of a prototype containing a lithium based chemistry, a significant development milestone for the company," said AlwaysReady CEO Dr. Fred Allen.

Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society Incorporates ALGOR FEA Into National Qualification Exam

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:35:00 EDT

PITTSBURGH, PA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (CMES) has chosen to formally incorporate ALGOR finite element analysis (FEA) software into its national Mechanical Design Engineer (MDE) qualification examination. Students who successfully complete the exam receive certification as a qualified mechanical design engineer, having demonstrated proficiency in using popular computer-aided engineering (CAE) software -- such as ALGOR FEA -- to solve engineering problems.

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE/TSX:ZL) to Release Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:34:00 EDT

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (TSX:ZL)(NYSE:ZL) Analyst Conference Call beginning at 5:00 p.m., EDT - Access the call by dialing 1-800-732-9307 or 416-644-3417 - For a replay, call 1-877-289-8525, passcode 21271481# or 416-640-1917, passcode 21271481#. The replay is available until midnight June 4th, 2008 - A live audio webcast will be available through www.marketwire.com (Marketwire) or through the company's web site at www.zarlink.com

DCG Systems, Inc. Announces Distribution Agreement With SECTOR Technologies

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - DCG Systems, Inc. has completed a distribution agreement with SECTOR Technologies to assume responsibility for all DCG Systems product sales and service within Europe. SECTOR Technologies was formed by former employees of Credence Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CMOS). Credence has been fully supportive in facilitating the transfer of DCG business to DCG Systems in order to ensure a continuous high level of customer support. DCG Systems and SECTOR Technologies welcome this new partnership as a way to ensure the ongoing and timely support of its European customer base.

Vishay Wins 2008 EE Times ACE Award in Ultimate Products of the Year, Analog ICs Category

Tue, 06 May 2008 11:00:00 EDT

MALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company's SiP12510 and SiP12511 white LED drivers have won the 2008 EE Times Annual Creativity in Electronics (ACE) Award in the category of Ultimate Products of the Year, Analog ICs. The ACE Awards recognize the electronics engineering industry's most innovative companies and breakthrough technologies.

The Vishay Siliconix SiP12510 and SiP12511 are 1.25-MHz current-mode boost converters with a feedback reference voltage of 0.1 V. Their typical efficiency of 90% is the highest ever achieved for this device type. For any battery-operated consumer product with a liquid crystal display -- such as a digital camera, PDA, cellular phone, or game device -- the SiP12510 and SiP12511 provide superior performance to enable image brightness and clarity.

STATS ChipPAC Announces Exercise of Option to Redeem the Outstanding US$3.7 Million Principal Amount of Its Convertible Notes Due 2008

Tue, 06 May 2008 05:20:00 EDT

UNITED STATES--(Marketwire - May 6, 2008) - SINGAPORE - 05/06/2008 -- STATS ChipPAC Ltd. ("STATS ChipPAC" or the "Company") (SGX-ST: STATSChP), a leading semiconductor test and advanced packaging service provider, today announced that it has exercised its option to redeem the outstanding US$3.7 million principal amount, representing approximately 3.2% of the original outstanding principal amount, of its zero coupon convertible notes due 2008. The redemption price is equal to US$4.5 million, including accrued interest to the redemption date, which is scheduled on June 6, 2008. The Company intends to fund the redemption with cash on hand. Upon redemption, the Company will promptly deliver the redeemed convertible notes to the trustee under the indenture governing the convertible notes for cancellation.

AlwaysReady CEO Dr. Fred Allen to Participate in Future of Distributed Power Storage/Batteries Panel

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

LITTLE FALLS, NJ--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - mPhase/AlwaysReady (OTCBB: XDSL) announced today that Dr. Fred Allen, President and CEO of AlwaysReady, Inc., will be participating in a panel discussion on the "Future of Distributed Power Storage/Batteries," tomorrow from 1:30-2:30 PM at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition being held at the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square, New York City.

Today, mPhase/AwaysReady provided a glimpse of its first-ever mechanically activated lithium-based battery that has a potentially infinite shelf life. mPhase/AlwaysReady will be performing a live demonstration of its lithium-based Smart NanoBattery tomorrow at 1:15 PM at the 7th Annual NanoBusiness Alliance Conference and Exhibition.

NanoInk Launches NanoGuardian

Mon, 05 May 2008 10:24:00 EDT

New Brand Protection Division Will Focus Exclusively on Combating the Global Counterfeiting and Product Diversion Epidemic

Astro-Med Introduces High-Performance Dash 20HF Portable Data Recorder

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:15:00 EDT

WEST WARWICK, RI--(Marketwire - May 5, 2008) - Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT) today announced the introduction of a high-frequency, portable data recorder, the latest in its "Dash" brand family of data recorders for test and measurement applications. The ultra-compact "Dash 20HF" offers 20 channels of data recording directly to a 250 GB hard drive at extremely high sample rates of 500 kHz per channel.

Ramtron Announces Launch of New Website

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Wholly Redesigned Site Offers Improved Functionality and Ease-of-Use to Wide Ranging Audience

Credence Demonstrates Value-Optimized Test Solutions for Consumer Semiconductor Industry at Semicon Singapore

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:00:00 EDT

SINGAPORE--(Marketwire - May 4, 2008) - SEMICON SINGAPORE -- Credence Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: CMOS), a provider of automated test equipment (ATE) solutions for the worldwide consumer semiconductor industry, announced today that it will showcase important technical demonstrations on its Diamond 10, ASL 1000 and ASL 3000RF product platforms at the Credence-UST Booth No. 1402 in Hall 4 during Semicon Singapore 2008, beginning today at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.