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TDK-Micronas news archive

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Micronas responds to Chapter 11 filing by Trident Microsystems (PR1201)

 | Investor News | PR1201

Micronas had already decided in the fourth quarter of 2011 to sell its Trident shares because of Trident’s business performance. Micronas originally acquired the shares in 2009 when it sold some of its Consumer product lines. This sale of Trident shares was completed in the fourth quarter, so at the end of 2011 Micronas no longer had an interest in Trident Microsystems.

Micronas reports healthy incoming orders in third quarter (PR1109)

 | Ad hoc news | PR1109

Micronas Group's consolidated net sales (Automotive and Consumer) in the third quarter came to CHF 35.5 million, and in the first nine months of 2011 to CHF 115.2 million, compared with CHF 145.2 million in the first nine months of 2010. This decline is due mainly to the discontinuation of sales of Consumer products and dashboard controllers.

Japanese crisis lessens sales expectations at Micronas for 2011 (PR1107)

 | Ad hoc news | PR1107

Following the successful refocusing of Micronas on the Automotive and Industrial sectors last year, 2011 has also been dominated by the transition and the resulting streamlining of the Company’s product portfolio. As planned, sales of Consumer products and dashboard controllers decreased in the first-half year.

Micronas once again posts profit for first quarter of 2011 (PR1103)

 | Ad hoc news | PR1103

The consolidated net sales for the Micronas Group (Automotive and Consumer) amounted to CHF 41.4 million for the first quarter of 2011 (CHF 45.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2010). Micronas Group's operating profit (EBIT) reached CHF 5.7 million in the first quarter (CHF 8.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2010), equalling an EBIT margin of 13.7 percent of sales.

Micronas showcases system solution for brushless DC motor control applications (PR1102)

 | Trade News | PR1102

Micronas (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN) today announced that it will showcase an enhanced system solution for brushless DC motor (BLDC) drive applications. The system solution comprises the Micronas embedded microcontroller HVC 2480B, a flash-based 8-bit microcontroller which can directly be connected to 12V supplies, equipped with a built-in three-phase driver for small BLDC motors.

Micronas achieves a turnaround in 2010 (PR1101)

 | Ad hoc news | PR1101

After four years of losses, Micronas achieved a turnaround in 2011 and generated a positive result again. "Thanks to the Company's strict focus on automotive business, and a rigorous savings drive, the recovery came quicker than originally planned," explains Micronas CEO Matthias Bopp.

Change at Micronas' Board of Directors (PR1006)

 | Ad hoc news | PR1006

Following his resignation as CEO of automotive supplier Harman Becker Automotive Systems Dr. Klaus Blickle has resigned today from the Board of Directors of Micronas Semiconductor Holding AG as of April 13, 2010.

New Board of Directors for Micronas (PR0915)

 | Ad hoc news | PR0915

At the extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Micronas Semiconductor Holding AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN) on November 27, shareholders approved the Board of Directors' proposals and elected four new members to the Board.

Micronas presenting first 3D Hall sensor (PR0909)

 | Trade News | PR0909

Micronas (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN) today launched the new HAL 36xy family with their HAL 3625 Hall-effect sensor based on Micronas’ 3D-Hall technology and equipped with vertical Hall elements

Micronas Introduces Hall Sensors with New Temperature Ranges (PR0905)

 | Trade News | PR0905

Micronas (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN), a leading supplier of innovative application-specific IC system solutions for automotive electronics, today introduced the new Hall sensor family HAL 1xy, specifically intended for use in home appliances and industrial applications, and based on its predecessors, which are already successful on the automotive market.

Micronas and Oregan Networks Partner to Bring Internet TV, Movies, Pictures, and Games to the TV (PR0817)

 | Trade News | PR0817

Micronas (SIX Swiss Exchange: MASN), a leading supplier of innovative application-specific IC system solutions for consumer electronics, today announced that it is partnering with Oregan Networks™ to offer a complete solution for next-generation internet-connected televisions.

Micronas increases sales and earnings in third quarter (PR0815)

 | Ad hoc news | PR0815

In the third quarter of 2008, the Micronas Group recorded an improvement in sales and earnings compared with the previous quarter. Consolidated net sales for the period came to CHF 158.1 million, an increase of 7.1 percent on the second quarter

 

Micronas’ Solution Enables Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. to Deliver Superior Home-Theater Sound and Picture Quality (0814)

 | Trade News | 0814

Micronas (SWX Swiss Exchange: MASN), a leading supplier of innovative application-specific IC system solutions for consumer electronics, announces that Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA), selected Micronas’ MAP-M audio processor and FRC-M 120Hz frame-rate converter to power MDEA’s 149 Series of Premium Flat Panel TVs.