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 analog-based semiconductor products, which include stand-alone devices and subsystems in the areas of power management, imaging, display drivers, audio, amplifiers and data conversion. The company targets key markets such as wireless, displays, information infrastructure and a broad range of portable applications.

Articles Online
Comparing Hot Swap IC Solutions in Server Power Reporting-Part 2	6/16/2011
Comparing Hot Swap IC Solutions in Server Power Reporting-Part 1	6/10/2011
Using PSpice to Analyze Amplifier Loop Stability: Part 2	1/13/2011
Using PSpice to Analyze Amplifier Loop Stability: Part 1	1/8/2011
PCB Layout Techniques to Maximize Power Module Performance	8/31/2010
Power Supply Design Considerations for Modern FPGAs	1/6/2010
High-Speed Board-Layout Challenges in FPGA/SDI Sub-Systems	11/18/2009
Things to Keep in Mind when Designing Power Management Circuitry	10/20/2009
Powering the Signal Path	2/26/2009
How to Transform Video SerDes From a Nightmare to a Dream	1/14/2009
Interface High-Performance Op Amps with ADCs	9/11/2008
Minimizing ADC Power Consumption	8/6/2008
Periodic Steady-State and Small-Signal Analyses of Switching Regulators	7/18/2008
Interfacing High-Speed Data Converters	4/18/2008
Decompensating Amplifiers Improve Performance	12/3/2007
Improving CMRR in CAT-5 Video Links and Other Differential Video Transmitter-Receiver Applications	10/26/2007
Virtual-Current Mode: Current-Mode Control without the Noise	2/16/2006
CB Process Supports Consumer Amplifiers	12/18/2003
Techniques for Energy-Efficient SoC Design	7/24/2003

Webcasts
DC-to-DC Switching Power Supply Design and Optimization	5/27/2009

News
Texas Instruments Completes Acquisition of National Semiconductor	9/26/2011
National's Low Power, 16-bit Accurate Delta-Sigma DAC Allows Single Isolator Data Transmission	8/15/2011
DVGAs from National Semiconductor Enable Higher-Performance Basestation Radio Architectures	8/10/2011
National Semiconductor Adds Seven New 24-bit and 16-bit Pin-Compatible ICs to Sensor AFE Family	8/1/2011
Direct RF-Sampling ADCs from National Semiconductor Reduce Board Size and Component Count for Basestation, Military and SDR Applications	7/11/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces Online Analog Design Tool in Traditional Chinese Language	3/7/2011
National Semiconductor Introduces Analog Design Tool in Russian Language	2/22/2011
National Semiconductor Launches New Webench FPGA Power Architect	9/14/2010
National Semiconductor Introduces Fastest 12-bit ADC	5/24/2010
National Semiconductor Introduces Lowest-Noise, Ultra-High-Speed Amplifier	5/20/2010
National Semiconductor Unveils First Zero-Drift, Programmable Instrumentation Amplifier with Diagnostics	4/7/2010
New Isolated DC-DC Converter Development Tools Increase Power Density of Modular and Embedded Power Supplies	4/6/2010
National Semiconductor's WEBENCH Power Architect Accelerates Design of Multi-Output DC-DC Power Supplies	1/25/2010
National Semiconductor’s New WEBENCH Visualizer Enables Real-Time Comparison of Power Solutions Across Multiple Criteria	11/9/2009
National Semiconductor Introduces Wireless Basestation IF Sampling Receiver Subsystem	10/20/2009
National Semiconductor Introduces 65-MHz, 24-Bit Color SerDes Family for Infotainment Displays	9/28/2009
National Semiconductor Introduces Dual 16-bit, 160-MSPS Pipeline ADC	8/24/2009
National Semiconductor Unveils New Nanopower Op Amp	8/12/2009
National Semiconductor Introduces Lowest Jitter 3-Gbps SDI Equalizer	4/20/2009
National Semiconductor's New Stereo Headphone Amplifier Doubles Audio Playback Time for Portable Devices	4/8/2009
National Semi Extends Family of Low-Power, Premium-Quality Audio Subsystems for Handheld Devices	3/31/2009
Altera Teams with National Semi to Facilitate Routing High-Resolution Digital Video in Automotive Applications	3/30/2009
National Semiconductor Delivers Best Linearity Performance with New High-Speed, 16-Bit ADC and DVGA	11/11/2008
National Semiconductor’s New Zero-Drift Amplifiers Break the Noise Barrier	11/11/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces Six PowerWise Energy-Efficient Subsystem Reference Designs	11/10/2008
National Semiconductor Unveils High-Performance, 10-Bit, 1-GSPS Signal Path Solution	11/5/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces Differential Wideband Amplifier with Programmable Output Limiting Clamp	10/22/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces New Simple Switcher Controllers and MOSFET Selection Tool to Simplify Controller Designs	10/20/2008
Power Supply Engineers Can View Performance, Save Time with Enhanced WEBench Design Tool	10/20/2008
National Semiconductor’s New Clock Jitter Cleaners Eliminate Need for VCXO Modules	10/17/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces Online Tool for Developing Sensor Signal Path Solutions	9/22/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces 3G-SDI Dual SerDes	9/10/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces Comprehensive 3G-SDI Development Kits	9/10/2008
National Semiconductor’s New Video Timing Reference Design Enhances Jitter Performance of Xilinx Virtex-5 LXT Platform	9/10/2008
National Semiconductor's New Amplifier Family Eliminates EMI-Induced Errors in Analog Systems	8/26/2008
Avnet Launches EXP High-Speed, High-Performance SerDes Module from National Semiconductor	5/29/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces Low-Jitter SerDes Chipset	5/15/2008
National Semiconductor's 1.6-GHz Clocking Family Provides Industry's Best Noise Performance	3/28/2008
National Semiconductor Delivers Industry's First High-Speed, Continuous-Time Sigma-Delta ADC	1/29/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces Very Low-Noise Audio Buffer	1/21/2008
National Semiconductor Introduces IHigh-Voltage, Monolithic Two-Switch Forward DC-DC Regulator	12/17/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Low-Power, LVDS 2x2 Crosspoint Switch with Equalization and Pre-Emphasis	11/19/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces High-Power-Density, Self-Synchronizing Buck Regulators	11/5/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Highest-Accuracy Integrated Micropower Comparator Reference	10/31/2007
National Semiconductor and Accelerated Designs Provide Complete Symbol Model Library	10/23/2007
National Semiconductor Announces Highly Integrated, High-Brightness LED Drivers with Wide Input Voltage Range	10/22/2007
National Semiconductor's LED WEBench Tool Helps Engineers Select High Brightness LEDs and Design Power Supplies	10/22/2007
National Semiconductor's Quad Equalizer Supports Industry's Highest Data Rates With Lowest Power Consumption	10/22/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Low-Offset, Precision Amplifier Family with High Bandwidth-to-Power Ratios	10/10/2007
National Semiconductor Expands High-Fidelity Family with New Rail-to-Rail and Current Feedback Operational Amplifiers	10/1/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Simple Switcher Synchronous Regulators with Highest Input Voltage Range	10/1/2007
National Semiconductor's Ethernet Transceiver with IEEE 1588 PTP Hardware Support Delivers Outstanding Clock Accuracy	10/1/2007
National Semiconductor's New Audio Amplifier Reduces EMI Sensitivity in Portable Applications	9/28/2007
National Semiconductor’s New PowerWise High-Speed Amplifiers Provide Highest Performance at Lowest Power	9/24/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Lowest Noise Precision Amplifier Family	9/18/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces High Performance LVDS 4x4 Crosspoint Switch	9/4/2007
National Semiconductor's New 12-Bit ADCs for WiMAX Provide SFDR of 84.1dB at 250-MHz Input Frequency	8/20/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces High-Precision Programmable Gain Amplifier	7/30/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Low Distortion, High-Fidelity Audio Op Amps	7/23/2007
National Semiconductor's 200-V Audio Power Amplifier Driver Eliminates More Than 25 Discrete Components	7/23/2007
National Semiconductor Unveils Low Power, High-Speed Comparator Family with Sub-Nanosecond Propagation Delay	4/25/2007
National Semiconductor Adopts Cavendish Kinetics' Nanomech Technology	4/17/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces 3-Gbps SerDes for Professional and Broadcast Video Applications	4/16/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Industry’s Lowest Jitter 3-Gbps Serial Digital Interface Chipset	4/16/2007
National Semiconductor Delivers First LVDS Buffers with Equalization and Pre-Emphasis	3/26/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Low-Jitter Cable Equalizer for Extending DVI and HDMI Cable Reach Beyond 40 Meters	3/5/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces 100-V Current-Mode Buck Controller	2/26/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Low-Power Cable Extender Chipset	2/26/2007
IPextreme to Sell and Support IP Portfolio from National Semiconductor including AMBA Peripheral Library and CR16 Processor	2/20/2007
National Semiconductor Adds Flexibility and Higher Performance to Simple Switcher Buck Switching Regulator Family	1/30/2007
National Semiconductor Introduces Low-Power, Radiation-Tolerant, 8-bit, 1-GSPS ADC for Satellite Applications	1/29/2007
National Semiconductor Adds New Low-Voltage, 3-A Synchronous Buck Regulator to Simple Switcher Family	12/4/2006
National Semiconductor's New 1-V Op Amp Breaks the Low-Voltage Performance Barrier	11/29/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces 1-Gbps LVDS Chipset with True Embedded Clock Architecture	11/15/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Precision Clock Conditioners with Lowest Jitter Performance	11/15/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Power Management Unit with Integrated Buck-Boost Converter and Charger	11/13/2006
National Semiconductor Debuts Fast, 3-Channel, 16-bit Analog Front End with CCD Timing Generator, Serial LVDS Outputs	10/30/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Dual-Port Transceivers with Flex-Port Switching and Advanced Cable Diagnostics	10/24/2006
New National Semiconductor Class D Boomer Audio Amplifier Significantly Reduces EMI	10/23/2006
Kawasaki Microelectronics Licenses National Semiconductor's Point-to-Point Differential Signaling Technology for Next-Generation LCD TV Timing Controllers	10/18/2006
National Semiconductor's Quad LVDS Buffer-Repeaters Feature Best Jitter Performance and ESD Protection	10/9/2006
National Semiconductor Unveils 14-bit, Dual, 105 MSPS ADC With Serial LVDS Outputs	9/26/2006
National Semiconductor's 34V High-Fidelity Audio Op Amp Drops Distortion Rate to 0.00003%	9/25/2006
National Semiconductor Debuts Integrated, 200-V Stereo Driver	9/19/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Second-Generation PowerWise Technology Energy Management Unit and Advanced Power Controller	9/18/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces CPRI SerDes with 800-ps Fiber Delay-Calibration Accuracy	9/14/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Quad-Output Power Management Units	9/14/2006
National Semiconductor Expands Family of Precision Temperature Sensors with Patent-Pending TruTherm Technology	8/30/2006
National Semiconductor M-LVDS Transceivers Provide High Noise Margin for High-Speed Clock and Data Transfers	7/12/2006
National Semiconductor Selects Altium Designer	6/28/2006
Samsung Licenses National Semiconductor's PowerWise Power Management Technology	6/21/2006
National Semiconductor's New Boomer Audio Subsystems with RF Suppression Help Shield High-Frequency Interference	6/19/2006
National Semiconductor Sets New Performance Standard with Ultra-High-Speed Analog-to-Digital Converters	6/5/2006
STMicroelectronics to Enter Large-Size LCD Driver Market with Column Drivers Featuring PPDS Display Technology	6/5/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Ultra-Low-Power Digital-to-Analog Converter Family	5/31/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces New Family of Output Capacitor-less Headphone Amplifiers	5/23/2006
National Semiconductor's High-Speed 14-bit ADC Offers Highest Full-Power Bandwidth	5/23/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces 1.5A Buck Regulator Boasting Low Quiescent Current and High Feedback Voltage Accuracy	5/15/2006
National Semiconductor's New LVDS, Dual Multiplexer-Buffers Feature Ultra Low Jitter	5/15/2006
National Semiconductor Sets Signal Integrity Benchmark with New High-Speed Buffer and Multiplexer Family	5/8/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Family of Fast Analog Crosspoint Switches	4/26/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces World's Smallest Class AB Audio Amplifier	4/18/2006
National Semiconductor Debuts Industry's Lowest-Jitter Sync Separator for High-Definition Video Formats	4/12/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Synchronous Buck Controller with 1% Voltage Feedback Accuracy Across Expanded Industrial Temperature Range	4/12/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces 100-V Half-Bridge PWM Controller	3/21/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Integrated Power Management Devices with Dynamic Voltage Scaling	3/21/2006
National Semiconductor LVDS Buffer Features Industry's Best Jitter Performance and ESD Protection	3/14/2006
National Semiconductor's New Low-Noise CMOS Operational Amplifier Operates up to 24V	3/14/2006
National Semiconductor and ARM Release Next-Generation PowerWise Interface Open-standard Specification	2/21/2006
National Semiconductor's Latest RF Synthesizers Lead with Lowest Power Consumption, Best System Performance	2/8/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Extended Temperature LVDS Transmitter and Receiver Family	1/30/2006
National Semiconductor Offers Next-Generation Boomer Audio Amplifiers for Driving Ceramic Speakers in Portable Applications	1/23/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Single-Chip, Power over Ethernet Device Controller Designed for Low-Voltage Auxiliary Power Sources	1/16/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Smallest Audio Subsystem with Class D Speaker Driver	1/9/2006
National Semiconductor Launches New Generation of Ultra-Miniature, High Pin-Count Integrated Circuit Packages	1/9/2006
National Semiconductor Introduces Smallest Class D Audio Amplifiers	12/19/2005
National Semiconductor Introduces Stereo Audio Subsystem with Both Digital and Analog Inputs	12/12/2005
National Semiconductor Adds Three High-Performance Precision Amplifiers for Accurate Current Sensing in Industrial, Medical and Telecom Applications	11/9/2005
Platform from National Semiconductor and Xilinx Accelerates Design of Gigahertz Data Acquisition Systems	11/7/2005
National Semiconductor Introduces Low Phase Noise Single-Chip PLL + VCO	10/31/2005
National Semiconductor PowerWise Energy Management Unit Reduces Power Consumption in Handhelds Up to 70 Percent	10/26/2005
National Semiconductor's Dual Mux-Buffer with Integrated Equalizer Delivers Best Signal Integrity	10/26/2005
CEVA Xpert-Teak DSP Subsystem Powers National Semiconductor's New CP3SP33 Telematics Chip	10/19/2005
National Semiconductor Releases Industry's Advanced Controller for Forward Active Clamp Reset Converters	10/11/2005
National Semiconductor Introduces 3 GSPS ADC	9/26/2005
National Semiconductor Introduces Six Precision and Low-Voltage Amplifiers Based on New Advanced BiCMOS Process	9/26/2005
New BiCMOS Amplifier Process from National Semiconductor Dramatically Improves Precision and Power Efficiency	9/26/2005
National Semiconductor Delivers Multiple Innovations in Ethernet Transceivers	9/20/2005
National Semiconductor Introduces Complete Boomer 3D Stereo Audio Subsystem in Miniature Package	9/13/2005
National Semiconductor Debuts Video Decoder that Converts High-Definition Video to RGB Computer Video	8/29/2005
National Semiconductor's New Integrated Converters Feature Greater than 90 Percent Efficiency	8/22/2005
National Semiconductor Boosts FPGA Signal Integrity	8/9/2005
National Semiconductor Introduces Miniature, Low-Noise Linear Regulator for Powering Analog and RF Signal-Path ICs	8/8/2005
National Semiconductor Licenses Gigabit Ethernet PHY Core to Alliance Semiconductor	4/20/2005
National Semiconductor Introduces New Temperature Sensing Technology for Sub-Micron CPUs, ASICs and FPGAs	2/28/2005
National Semiconductor Presents Free "Meeting Signal-Path Design Challenges" Analog Seminars	2/22/2005
Atmel Licenses Gigabit Ethernet Physical Layer Core from National Semiconductor	12/20/2004
National Semiconductor Adds Active Filter Designer and Precision Amplifiers to WEBENCH Online Design Environment	12/13/2004
National Semiconductor Provides Optimized Power Management Solutions for Altera's FPGAs and CPLDs	12/7/2004
National Semiconductor Debuts "Ethernet Made Easy" Online Design Tool for Development Engineers	11/15/2004
National Semiconductor Introduces New WEBENCH Online Design Environment for Audio Amplifiers	11/9/2004
National Semiconductor Introduces Power Management Design Guide for Xilinx FPGAs	7/20/2004
CEVA Licenses Xpert-Teak DSP Platform to National Semiconductor	2/9/2004

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