Zarlink Radio Solution Powers Miniaturization of Medical Wireless and Remote Sensor Devices

Consuming five times less power than competing devices, new radio chip enables broad range of medical, sensor and "green" communication applications

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (TSX: ZL) today introduced a new radio chip that delivers the unique combination of ultra-low peak power and very high efficiency to enable continuous monitoring in a broad range of medical and sensor applications.

Customers are evaluating the ZL(TM)70250 radio chip for use in on-body devices such as electrocardiograms (ECGs) that record heart activity, oximetry systems that measure oxygen levels in the blood (SpO2), continuous glucose monitors (CGM) for diabetes patients, and sound and voice communication systems. The radio chip is also being used in devices that must operate within very confined spaces, such as inside the mouth.

MFLEX Updates Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Guidance and Announces Share Repurchase Program

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: MFLX), a leading global provider of high-quality, technologically advanced flexible printed circuit and value-added component assembly solutions to the electronics industry, today updated guidance for the first quarter ended December 31, 2008, which includes expected net sales of approximately $215 million and a gross margin percentage in the 14 to 16 percent range. In addition, the Company's current business outlook indicates that strong customer demand for its products is continuing into the fiscal second quarter. The Company plans to announce final first quarter results in its regularly scheduled conference call on February 5, 2009, at which time it will provide further comments on the quarter and its outlook for the fiscal 2009 second quarter. Details of the call will be announced shortly.

Next Inning Technology Research Identifies Undervalued Tech Stocks for 2009

Next Inning Technology Research (http://www.nextinning.com), a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has published its exclusive "2009 Guide to Undervalued Tech Stocks" covering 75 tech stocks including Atmel (Nasdaq: ATML), Benchmark Electronics (NYSE: BHE), Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM), ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ONNN), O2Micro (Nasdaq: OIIM), Nu Horizons Electronics (Nasdaq: NUHC), and many others.

In 2008, Next Inning Editor Paul McWilliams has guided his readers during the record stock market volatility, including predicting the catalysts that led to the late November rally and offering stock-specific commentary throughout this challenging period.

Court Reduces Power Integrations Damage Award by 82 Percent and Orders New Trial on Willfulness In Patent Lawsuit Against Fairchild Semiconductor

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) announced that the court overseeing its patent lawsuit with Power Integrations has reduced a jury’s award of damages to Power Integrations from approximately $34 million to approximately $6 million.

The court also ordered a new trial on whether Fairchild willfully infringed Power Integrations’ asserted patents. The rulings were issued Friday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

While a permanent injunction was also issued on a limited number of Fairchild products, the company said it did not expect the injunction to have a significant impact on its business because it had voluntarily stopped U.S. sales and importation of those products in 2007 and now offers replacement products worldwide.