MILPITAS, CA – August 11, 2010 – Linear Technology introduces the LT6654, a SOT23 series voltage reference designed specifically for precision operation from -40°C to 125°C. This voltage reference combines 0.05% initial accuracy, 10ppm temperature drift and low frequency noise of only 1.6ppm. The LT6654 can operate on a supply voltage as low as 100mV above the output, and it maintains a line regulation error of only 5ppm/V on a supply voltage up to 36V. The buffered output enables source or sink capability up to 10mA, and limits load regulation error to only 8ppm/mA. In addition, the sink capability allows the LT6654 to operate as a negative voltage reference without compromising precision. Advanced design, processing and packaging techniques ensure long term stability, as well as low thermal hysteresis over the full temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.

“The LT6654 expands the precision and stability performance of SOT23 references,” says Brendan Whelan, Design Manager for Linear Technology. “This makes the LT6654 a strong candidate for automotive and industrial applications, as well as high resolution instrumentation and data acquisition.”

The LT6654 is currently in production with a 2.5V output version. Additional voltage options will be available soon. Prices start at $1.55 each in 1,000-piece quantities. For more information, visit www.linear.com/6654.

Summary of Features: LT6654

• Excellent Accuracy & Drift:
  • A-Grade (0.05% Initial Accuracy, 10ppm/°C Drift)
  • B-Grade (0.10% Initial Accuracy, 20ppm/°C Drift)
• Fully Specified from -40°C to 125°C
• 1.6ppmP-P Noise (0.1Hz to 10Hz)
• +10mA Sink & Source Capability
• 100mV Dropout Voltage
• Supply Voltage up to 36V
• Load Regulation: 8 ppm/mA Max
• Line Regulation: 5 ppm/V Max
• 2.5V Voltage Option Available Now
• Soon to be released: 1.25V, 2.048V, 3V, 3.3V, 4.096V & 5V
• 6-Lead SOT23 Package

About Linear Technology

Linear Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance linear integrated circuits, was founded in 1981, became a public company in 1986 and joined the S&P 500 index of major public companies in 2000. Linear Technology products include high performance amplifiers, comparators, voltage references, monolithic filters, linear regulators, DC-DC converters, battery chargers, data converters, communications interface circuits, RF signal conditioning circuits, µModule® products, and many other analog functions. Applications for Linear Technology’s high performance circuits include telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products such as optical switches, notebook and desktop computers, computer peripherals, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, security monitoring devices, high-end consumer products such as digital cameras and MP3 players, complex medical devices, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems.

Palo Alto, Calif., August 10, 2010 – Nanosys, Inc., an advanced materials architect, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, and digital technologies, today announced a strategic alliance and licensing arrangement to accelerate the development of commercial applications of nano-architected materials for the electronics and thin film solar markets. Under the terms of the deal, Samsung Electronics will contribute funding and resources to co-develop products using Nanosys technologies, in addition to $15 million equity investment from the affiliated Samsung Venture Investment Corporation. 

“We believe that working closely with Nanosys will help us to develop exciting new products for our customers that will address needs in the world’s largest markets across a number of technologies,” said Seungho Ahn, Senior Vice President of the Intellectual Property Center, Samsung Electronics. 

“Samsung is a clear leader in the electronics and solar sectors,” said Jason Hartlove, CEO of Nanosys. “Not only does Samsung bring deep knowledge of solar, memory and display technologies and markets, they bring tremendous experience in scaling up new technologies, which will help us accelerate the development, production and market introduction of devices enabled by our nano-architected materials.” 

Samsung’s equity investment will come from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, with at least an additional $10 million in total from previous venture capital investors including Arch Venture Partners, El Dorado Ventures, Polaris Venture Capital and Venrock. 

With this arrangement, Samsung and Nanosys will work together to create a new generation of cost effective, higher-efficiency products in the fields of solar, LED, memory, semiconductor, and display. 

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com. 

About Samsung Venture Investment Corporation 

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation manages investment and investment-related activities for Samsung affiliate companies.  The investment mandate for Samsung Venture Investment Corporation tracks closely to the strategic priorities of Samsung Electronics’ and other affiliate companies’ core operating divisions, and encompasses investments in semiconductors, displays, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. 

About Nanosys, Inc.

Nanosys, Inc. is an advanced material architect, harnessing the fundamental properties of inorganic materials into process ready systems that can integrate into existing manufacturing to produce vastly superior products in lighting, electronic displays, solar power and energy storage. For more information, visit www.nanosysinc.com.