NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR FRANCE

National Semiconductor creates energy-efficient analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. Its PowerWise® products enable systems that consume less power, extend battery life, and generate less heat. National's leading-edge products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., National reported sales of $1.89 billion for fiscal 2008 which ended May 25, 2008.

A world leader in power management, National Semiconductor has a strong heritage in creating energy-efficient integrated circuits (ICs). Using National’s PowerWise® brand of ICs, system designers create electronic systems that consume less power, extend battery life and generate less heat. Products such as mobile phones, medical equipment and wireless base stations can now be more energy efficient.