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	ESM - Philips makes $800M bid for VLSI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		VLSI Technology primarily focuses on custom and semicustom designs for wireless communications, networking, consumer digital products and computer systems.
		Philips released a letter sent to VLSI Technology chairman and CEO Alfred J. Stein who was asked to consider the offer.
		In the letter, Philips said that the company would use VLSI as a cornerstone of its growth strategy for Philips Semiconductors in North America and as a platform for further expansion.
	www.my-esm.com /printableArticle.jhtml?articleID=3000181 (330 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for VLSI
		Vlsi 10 free IEEE articles with a trial subscription for your company
		VLSI PC/AT chip set spans 10 to 20 MHz.
		Call for software engineers: familiarity with IC design tools is tops on VLSI Technology's wish list.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=VLSI (172 words)

	DSP Group \| Products & Technologies
		VLSI Technology ported the PineDSPCore and the OakDSPCore into its ASIC cell library as a Functional System Block (FSB) whereby the DSPs can now be combined with any other element in VLSI's library to produce a uniquely customize product.
		VLSI Technology supplies a variety of process technologies for its ASIC library functions.
		In addition VLSI Technology also has a variety of other cores available for use by the designer: the ARM RISC engine or the Z80 microprocessor are good examples.
	www.dspg.com /technology/article/3.htm (874 words)

	VLSI unveils next-generation designs
		The development of VLSI's process technology benefits from joint technology collaboration between VLSI and Hitachi, Ltd. The two companies have engaged in a wide-ranging technical partnership over the last nine years, with the partners applying joint technology to meet the needs of their respective customer bases.
		VLSI's rollout plans call for production of these processes in the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of 1998.
		The VLSI density-first design approach enables electronic designers to cost effectively use an unprecedented number of transistors to incorporate the functions of several chips onto a single piece of silicon.
	www.svtoday.com /svt/may97/050497.htm (925 words)

	VLSI Technology to Evaluate Merger Proposal From Philips - VLSI Board Meeting on March 23 to Review Evaluation of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		SAN JOSE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- VLSI Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLSI) announced today that it will hold a special meeting of its Board of Directors on March 23, 1999 to consider the results of an evaluation conducted by its advisers of a merger proposal from Royal Philips Electronics.
		In response to the Philips proposal made late on February 25, 1999, VLSI has retained Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and Hambrecht & Quist LLC as its financial advisers, and Latham & Watkins and Richards, Layton & Finger as its legal counsel, to assist the Board in evaluating the proposal.
		The Board has an open mind concerning the proposal and will be reviewing the advisers' evaluation on March 23, 1999." VLSI Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures custom and semi-custom integrated circuits for leading firms in the wireless communications, networking, consumer digital entertainment and advanced computing markets.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-03-1999/0000882491&EDATE= (312 words)

	SuperH(TM) RISC Engine for Use in VLSI Technology
		VLSI will work with Hitachi to position the SH as a leading CPU core for ASIC and ASSP applications including interactive digital entertainment, handheld computing devices, navigation systems, advanced automotive electronics and multimedia peripherals.
		VLSI is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ASICs and ASSPs.
		Hitachi and VLSI have been cooperating on ASIC technologies since 1988, in a relationship that has yielded significant results in the areas of deep submicron process technology, design tools and cell libraries.
	www.hitachi.com /New/cnews/E/1996/960729B.html (516 words)

	TheManageMentor - Knowledge Universe - Finance - Staying marketable with Golden Parachutes.
		VLSI Technology takes care of its employees in case of a takeover bid.
		The Board of directors at VLSI Technology Inc. have adopted an employee retention plan using Golden Parachutes for its 27 top executives, to protect the employees against a possible takeover by Royal Philips Electronics.
		This would lead to a ‘shift” in loyalty among VLSI executives, which would be detrimental to the interests of the company.
	www.themanagementor.com /kuniverse/kmailers_universe/finance_kmailers/mgr/takeovers2.htm (692 words)

	Web Influence: Internet Valley Services
		VLSI expects that, pursuant to the terms of such agreements, the standstill provisions of these agreements will be modified to be substantially similar to the standstill provisions in the Philips confidentiality and standstill agreement.
		VLSI and certain other persons named below may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of revocations of consents in response to Philips' consent solicitation.
		VLSI has also agreed to indemnify each of Morgan Stanley and Hambrecht and Quist against certain liabilities (including those under the federal securities laws) incurred in connection with their respective engagement.
	www.internetvalley.com /archives/98companynews/vlsi.html (931 words)

	PHILIPS TRIES TO TEMPT VLSI WITH $776M BID - Computer Business Review
		VLSI has struggled of late and net profits for the year to December 25 were down 70.8% at $20.9m on revenues that fell 23.1% to $547.8m (CI No 3,581).
		VLSI shares have been as high as $25.50 in the past year and the board has grounds to feel that Philip's intervention will attract a larger bid from a more impressive partner.
		VLSI, which was preparing a statement on the bid as we went to press Friday, saw its shares rise $4.75 to close at $15.50 on the news.
	www.cbronline.com /article_cg.asp?guid=F37F2AB6-60CD-4482-A98D-198FC5E99A3E (538 words)

	VLSI
		VLSI Technology's software gift and training program with ASU's College of Engineering and Applied Science was established in 1987.
		VLSI engineers provide instruction for the use of the software and, in return, VLSI receives marketing exposure from these future engineers when they take positions in the industry.
		VLSI also sponsors a cooperative program whereby a top ASU student may work at VLSI's facility during the last six months of his or her senior year.
	www.asu.edu /researchpark/vlsi.html (135 words)

	VLSI moves to 0.5 micron process with ASIC bid - VLSI Technology Inc. introduces application-specific integrated ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		VLSI moves to 0.5 micron process with ASIC bid - VLSI Technology Inc. introduces application-specific integrated circuits based on 0.5 micron process technology
		VLSI said it is already working with a number of its key customers designing 0.5 micron ASICs.
		Together they are designed to provide users the process technology, libraries and EDA tool access to transition from existing 5V systems to a 3.3V environment.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EKF/is_n1996_v40/ai_15026974 (394 words)

	QSound - Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The ThunderBird128 Q3D processor is supplied by VLSI Technology (NASDAQ: VLSI) and is the only solution that provides superior performance in 3D audio, multi-channel processing and hardware acceleration.
		VLSI Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures custom and semi-custom integrated circuits for leading firms in the wireless communications, networking, consumer digital entertainment and advanced computing markets.
		VLSI’s value proposition is based on full-service customer support, deep libraries of vertical market-focused IC intellectual property, unparalleled custom circuit design, expertise enabled through the Velocity Rapid Silicon Prototyping design style, and one of the world’s most flexible and efficient custom circuit manufacturing facilities in San Antonio, Texas.
	www.qsound.com /2002/news/press-042799.asp (529 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Currently, VLSI is providing design support and commercial manufacturing services for the "Clipper" chip developed by Mykotronx of Torrance, Calif. The Clipper chip is the first in a series of ASICs that VLSI will provide to Mykotronx for use in secure communications equipment.
		"VLSI provides the technology that makes this transition occur in a way that is automatic and easy to use by consumers." VLSI estimates that the market for its encryption products could account for approximately $100 million over the next three years.
		VLSI Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: VLSI) produces application-specific integrated circuits and application-specific standard products targeted for personal and general computing, communications, industrial, consumer, government applications, and through its COMPASS Design Automation Inc. subsidiary, specialized electronic design automation tools and libraries.
	www.eff.org /Privacy/Newin/Cypherpunks/930420.business.wire (312 words)

	VLSI Technology Gets Defensive: Takeover target tightens "poison pill" restrictions - VLSI deploys shareholder rights ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		VLSI instituted a shareholder rights plan and bylaw amendments that will make it more difficult for Philips to acquire the ASIC supplier without the consent of VLSI's board.
		VLSI Technology has scheduled a special board meeting for March 23 to consider evaluations by its financial and legal advisers, hired in the wake of Philips' unsolicited tender offer (EN, March 8).
		VLSI's board last week amended a shareholder rights plan first adopted in 1989 and last amended in 1992.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EKF/is_11_45/ai_54249369 (458 words)

	SnapTrack - Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		As a major provider of silicon in digital cellular phones sold worldwide, VLSI's participation is important because a major component of SnapTrack's cellular-aided global positioning system (GPS) technology, designed to fulfill the FCC mandate for wireless 9-1-1 location, exploits the handset's own digital signal processing (DSP) chip.
		VLSI joins with seven CDMA wireless carriers – AirTouch Communications, GTE Wireless, Ameritech Cellular, PrimeCo Personal Communications, U S WEST Wireless, Bell Mobility, and Sprint PCS – and a major handset supplier to evaluate the cost factors and integration issues and perform field-trials of SnapTrack's patented, handset-based, wireless location determination technology.
		SnapTrack’s technology enables carriers to quickly and easily meet the Federal Communications Commission mandate requiring them to provide location information of wireless 9-1-1 calls to public safety answering points by October 1, 2001.
	www.snaptrack.com /news/releases/1998/pr19980511.jsp (634 words)

	S&P Stock Reports: VLSI Technology
		VLSI Technology manufacturers semiconductors, or integrated circuits (ICs), that are used in the manufacture of rapidly growing electronic products that enhance lives at home and work, including mobile computers, wireless communications devices, electronic games and digital set-top boxes.
		VLSI attempts to design and manufacture highly integrated complex semiconductor devices that allow its customers to develop and bring to market higher value-added systems and products.
		VLSI seeks to develop ICs that will allow customers to differentiate their products from competitors and reduce product costs.
	www.businessweek.com /1997/34/roster34/vlsi.htm (670 words)

	BERNSTEIN v VLSI TECHNOLOGY - Legal Case Documents
		VLSI Technology Inc. is a Delaware corporation with executive offices at 115 1 McKay Drive, San Jose, California 95 13 1.
		As of March 18, 1998, VLSI had approximately 45 million shares of common stock outstanding.
		VLSI TECHNOLOGY INC., RICHARD M. Plaintiff, by her attorneys, alleges upon information and belief except with respect
	www.legalcasedocs.com /120/240/911.html (475 words)

	Commercial Credit Report for VLSI Technology, Inc. (United States) - Report Preview
		VLSI Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets custom and semi-custom integrated circuits targeted at specific areas of the electronics marketplace.
		VLSI markets its products primarily to OEM (original equipment manufacturer) customers in these markets.
		VLSI operates 23 Sales/Technology Centers dispersed in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific and Japan.
	www.crmz.com /Report/ReportPreview.asp?BusinessId=8861 (190 words)

	YDI > Company > People (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		From 1998 to October 2000, he served as Vice President of Finance for Aspect Development, Inc. which was acquired by i2 Technologies, Inc. in June 2000 in the largest software merger in history.
		Stein served at VLSI Technology, Inc. as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1982 until its acquisition by Royal Philips Electronics in 1999.
		Prior to VLSI, he was with Motorola, Inc. from 1976-1982, as Vice President of its Integrated Circuits Group and Semiconductor Business Unit, and Texas Instruments, Inc. from 1958-1976, serving most recently as Vice President and General Manager for the Electronics Devices Division.
	www.ydyn.com /people.htm (733 words)

	EETimes.com - Configurable DSP cores, 'multicores' unveiled
		VLSI Technology Inc. has announced the Vector 3771 multicore, a prevalidated core consisting of VLSI's enhanced ARM7TDMI core and OakDSPCore.
		VLSI Technology also offers the individual building blocks used in the Vector 3771 core and development chip in HDLi for customers who wish to modify the system-level implementation.
		It is implemented in 0.25-micron process technology for improved performance and is the basis for the Velocity Standard Communication Platform, an integrated wireless-development foundation that addresses such standards as DECT, GSM and CDMA within a single platform.
	www.eetimes.com /news/design/columns/core_competency/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=17404391 (674 words)

	Electronics Design CD Introduction
		VLSI Technology Ltd is a subsidiary of VLSI Technology Inc. a USA semiconductor company.
		VLSI specialises in complex, high performance cell based ASICs especially designs requiring its broad range of library cells and complex functional systems blocks.
		VLSI has a flexible approach to design support, from advising on basic design, through doing joint designs to taking completed layouts for fabrication.
	www.e-design.org.uk /ED_mainfiles/data/asicman/vlsi01.htm (181 words)

	SPARC International, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		CAT Technology, Inc. is the premier provider of Internet operations solutions, ranging from web system design and deployment to site management and maintenance.
		CAT Technology is a registered trademark of CAT Technology Inc. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
		About Tadpole-RDI, Inc., a business unit of mobile computing and network infrastructure vendor Tadpole Technology plc (LSE:TAD), is the global leader in portable UNIX workstations and server systems and innovator of J-Slate, a new breed of Java-enabled, wireless Internet devices.
	www.sparc.com /11-w4-00.htm (3390 words)

	CIS - Past Newsletters, Summer 1997
		LSI Technology, Inc., powering the information age with highly complex custom-tailored silicon solutions, global design resources and state-of-the-art manufacturing has joined CIS as its newest partner company.
		Because their very basic work and metrology pushes the limits of both science and technology, such researchers clearly need a broad network to find "kindred spirits." Their interest in connecting with leading universities world-wide is understandable.
		Using atomic scale technology as an example may help to put in perspective the kinds of science and technology that can be leveraged across the research boundaries of CIS, its sister institutions and in collaboration with the electronics industry that continues to motivate our quest and drive our economic growth.
	cis.stanford.edu /news/archive/1997/summer.html (3885 words)

	TI to Appeal Ruling in Patent Case
		The jury declared that the two TI patents were valid and that Cypress Semiconductor, VLSI Technology and LSI Logic had willfully infringed TI's patented technology by importing into the U.S. and selling semiconductor devices manufactured using TI's technology illegally.
		Under U.S. Patent law, importing devices made by a process covered by a United States Patent is an infringement of that patent and the patent owner is entitled to a reasonable royalty.
		The technology covered by the patents-at-issue in this case revolutionized integrated circuit packaging by providing manufacturers a reliable alternative to expensive ceramic packaging.
	www.ti.com /corp/docs/press/company/1995/95048.shtml (450 words)

	VLSI Technology, Inc.
		Even at a conservative 50-percent silicon utilization rate, VLSI's VSC8 0.35-micron process generation is capable of one million gates per square centimeter (gates/cm2) of silicon die area.
		In the early 1990's some technology analysts projected that the semiconductor industry would fall short of the 59 percent Moore's Law growth rate.
		These additional improvements in IC density technologies have had the effect of boosting transistor counts per unit area of silicon growth rates well beyond Moore's Law expectations.
	www.cs.ucr.edu /~vahid/courses/122b_w99/velocity/vlsi_rsp97.html (3309 words)

	Press Release - Elantec Semiconductor Names Rajeeva Lahri As Senior Vice President Of Technology And Operations ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Lahri was the Senior Vice President of Corporate Technology and Customer Engineering for VLSI Technology Inc., prior to its acquisition by Philips Semiconductor.
		His prior experience also included the position of Director of Technology Development at Fairchild/National Semiconductor, and the position of Member of Technical Staff for the CMOS R&D group at Hewlett Packard Corporation.
		The company targets high-growth commercial markets in which advances in digital integrated circuit technology are driving increasing demand for high-speed, high-performance and low-power consumption analog circuits.
	www.intersil.com /pr/shell/0,1091,660,00.html (317 words)

	Discera Microcommunication Technologies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		He later joined Tropian Inc. where he was in charge of all IC development leading a team of designers to develop a polar CMOS transmitter and GaAs power amplifier for advanced cellular standards.
		During his 14 years at VLSI Technology, Gene was a VP of Sales with VLSI Technology for 9 years and was responsible for a variety of market segment and geographical territories, including PC, Digital Consumer, and Wireless market segments.
		In 2000, Gene joined Zeevo, Inc. as their first VP of WW Sales and helped Zeevo grow to over $15 Mil in annual revenue in 2004 with key design wins at HP, Motorola, Logitech, and numerous tier 1 customers around the world.
	www.discera.com /secondary.asp?page=mgmt_team (1475 words)

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