Number 4 july 1988

Editorial Notes STANDARD LINEAR - LOW NOISE RAIL TO RAIL OP AMPS - A NEW FAMILY OF PRODUCTS : 3 RADIO FREQUENCY AMPLIFIERS - HIGH IN QUALITY :THE TL1431 - MULTIFUNCTION CHIP SIMPLIFIES PSU/BATTERY CHARGER DESIGN - ELECTRONIC FLUORESCENT STARTER VOLTAGE REGULATORS - LD1117 SERIES - ST755: DC-DC CONVERTER - ULTRA LOW DROP VOLTAGE REGULATOR - FOR LOW NOISE, LOW POWER APPLICATIONS: THE LD2979 SERIES - LNBP SERIES LNBP SUPLLY AND CONTROL VOLTAGE REGULATOR STANDAR LOGIC - 5 VOLT VHC/VHCT: SINGLE GATES - 5 VOLT AC/ACT ADVANCED CMOS LOGIC FAMILY - NEW LOGIC VOLTAGE FAMILY WITH 5V INPUT/OUTPUT TOLERANCE - LOW VOLTAGE LVQ LOGIC FAMILY - HIGH SPEED, LOW NOISE CMOS 5 VOLT LOGIC FAMILY

Dear Reader, The semiconductor market is dominated by the concept of excellence. Surely in no other industry can there be so many world-class companies competing continually not only against each other, but against their own previous best performances. In this market environment, where 'running to stand still' is the norm, making real progress requires exceptional qualities. Standard ICs (Standard Linear ICs, Voltage Regulators) and Standard Logic may seem like a world away from multimegabit memories and super-smart power devices, but the tremendous success of these product lines demonstrates the Company's dedication to exceed the highest standards of excellence. Emerging applications in markets such as multimedia terminals, data communications, cordless telephones and their accessories have a wide variety of choice from ST's Standard IC product line and today the Company is a leading global supplier. One of ST's key strengths in the standard IC market is it impressive portfolio of proprietary, leading-edge analog technologies coupled with the Company's major strengths in manufacturing efficiency, leading to competitive pricing. In the Standard Logic sector, ICs are not only general purpose devices, as their most important areas of growth are in the emerging digital consumer market, in Multimedia PCs, Set-Top Boxes and in Digital Video Disk Players as well as in existing high growth markets such as telecommunications, industrial and automotive applications.