Fairchild Semiconductor and EBV Elektronik Simplify the Tracking and Support of Data Exchange via RosettaNet

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Dec. 7, 2005--

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Fairchild Semiconductor , the leading global supplier of high performance products that optimize system power, today announced the deployment of RosettaNet Project Data Exchange with one of Europe's largest distributors, EBV Elektronik, an Avnet Company.

"Deployment of the RosettaNet Project Data Exchange process enables Fairchild and EBV Elektronik to communicate and track new design opportunities efficiently," said Eric Pannekeet, Fairchild's manager Corporate Sales & Marketing eBusiness Solutions. "The complexity of transactions among trading partners with non-compatible databases can be a challenge in the electronics supply chain. RosettaNet simplifies design tracking between the two companies. This time saving enables us to more efficiently support EBV Elektronik's design requirements and respond quickly to customer demands."

RosettaNet industry standards provide business frameworks allowing companies to enhance the interoperability of business processes across the global supply chain. Benefits of deploying RosettaNet standards include reductions in cycle time, inventory costs, improved productivity, simplified business processes and measurable supply chain return on investment.

"EBV Elektronik is leveraging RosettaNet standards to streamline and enhance the design process. Automating this process with RosettaNet saves us time and minimizes the errors in exchanging this key information with Fairchild," said Rudy Van Parijs, vice president Technical Development of EBV Elektronik. "EBV is the leading specialists in European electronic distribution, and we pride ourselves on the precision and timeliness of response to our customers' requirements, from technical support to standard distribution. The implementation of RosettaNet design data is a milestone advantage for both companies. I would like to acknowledge the Fairchild and EBV teams who worked very closely to make this happen so quickly."

With the escalating costs of energy requiring higher efficiency energy conversion and electromechanical control, Fairchild - the Power Franchise(R) - is a market leader in the $15 billion TAM power semiconductor market. Focusing on integrating power functions into single package solutions and producing higher value products, Fairchild's innovations include:

-- Fairchild Green FPS(TM), switches that meet low standby power regulations, simplify designs, reduce EMI emissions and lower costs;

-- Analog switches that provide the best combination of low resistance switching and ultra-small packaging;

-- Fairchild uSerDes(TM), micro serializers and deserializers that are much smaller and reduce power consumption more than conventional solutions, and are ideal for portable applications such as clam shell phones where signals must be transmitted across the hinge when the phone is engaged.

About Fairchild Semiconductor:

Fairchild Semiconductor is the leading global supplier of high performance power products critical to today's leading electronic applications in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial and automotive segments. As The Power Franchise(R), Fairchild offers the industry's broadest portfolio of components that optimize system power. Fairchild's 9,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.

About EBV Elektonik:

EBV Elektronik, an Avnet Company, was founded in 1969 and is one of the leading specialists in European semiconductor distribution. EBV maintains its successful strategy of personal commitment to customers and excellent services. 230 Technical Sales Specialists provide a strong focus on a selected group of long-term manufacturing partners. 100 continuously trained Application Specialists offer extensive application know-how and design expertise. Warehouse operations, complete logistics solutions and value-added services such as programming, taping & reeling and laser marking are fulfilled by Avnet Logistics, EBV's logistical backbone and Europe's largest service centre. EBV operates from 53 offices in 25 countries throughout Europe as well as Israel and South Africa. More information about EBV Elektronik under www.ebv.com.