July 17, 2001 - National Semiconductor (NYSE:NSM) today announced that Thaler Corporation has delivered the world's highest precision bandgap voltage reference as a result of testing and calibrating National's voltage reference technology. With 0.05% accuracy and guaranteed temperature coefficients to 1.0 ppm/?C, the new solution from Thaler enables advanced applications for industrial and portable measurement systems.
Combining National's industry-leading LM4140 voltage reference with Thaler's testing and calibration capabilities gives designers a competitive edge in applications that require ultra-high precision and low noise such as instrumentation, test equipment and portable devices. The ultra low tempco is ideal for handheld equipment to ensure accuracy over temperature.
"We are delighted to partner with National to extend their leading voltage reference technology to our mutual customers," said Doug Moore, marketing manager at Thaler. "National's LM4140 is the first low noise bandgap reference that also offers low initial error and tempco. Through our alliance, customers will benefit from the unique combination of National's design expertise, strength in manufacturing and on-time delivery with Thaler's core competency in precision test and trim algorithms."
Introduced last fall, National's LM4140 is the industry's first sub-bandgap (1.024V) series voltage reference, offering 0.1% accuracy and 3ppm/?C. With Thaler's testing and calibration, the VRE4100 series, now available from Thaler, is capable of supporting 0.05% accuracy and an array of standard tempcos of 1 and 2 ppm/?C for the commercial temperature range and 3 ppm/?C for the industrial temperature range.
"Thaler's selection of our voltage reference helps extend our reach to customers and strengthens our leading position in the voltage reference market, " said Maria Laughlin, marketing manager of Power Management group at National Semiconductor. "Our partnership with Thaler enables us to highlight the full abilities of National's reference family without adding specialized testing."
Pricing and Availability
Immediately available from Thaler, the world's most precise voltage reference, the VRE4140, is priced at $4.68 each in quantities of 1,000 units.
For more information on National's LM4140, visit: http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM4140.html and www.thaler.com for additional information on the VRE4100 series.
About Thaler
Thaler Corporation specializes in the design, manufacture, and test of ultra-high precision electronic circuits for a broad range of markets extending from high-volume, cost-sensitive commercial applications to specialized, radiation-hardened designs for space flight and high-temperature products for aerospace and oil exploration. For additional information on the company visit the web site at www.thaler.com.
About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor is the premier analog company driving the information age. Combining real-world analog and state-of-the-art digital technology, the company is focused on the fast growing markets for wireless handsets; information appliances; information infrastructure; and display, imaging and human interface technologies. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, National reported sales of $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2001 and employs about 9,700 people worldwide. Additional company and product information is available on the World Wide Web at www.national.com.
