"This year, in addition to the distributor's votes, we had an exceptionally large number of customers who participated in the voting process," continued Ghirardi. "This large and varied turnout reflected not only the perception of the distribution organization but also the overall market opinion, appreciation and validation of Fairchild's commitment to the industry."

"Making our customers successful is Fairchild's top priority, and we work diligently to provide them with innovative technology that will give them a competitive edge and meet their needs," said Ole-Petter Brusdal, regional vice president, Europe Sales and Marketing. "Our focus on delivering energy-efficient products is especially relevant for our distribution partners in Italy, as they continue to provide solutions for lighting, motors, power supply and automotive applications. We're very pleased to receive the Assodel Award for the Best Semiconductor Vendor."

For the past 10 years, Fairchild has invested-in and focused-on leading edge power management solutions for applications spanning less than 1W to 1kW. Fairchild's integrated motor drive solutions (SPM(R) portfolio) drive highly efficient inverter-based motors used in air conditioners, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and other commercial and industrial applications. Fairchild's ballast control ICs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, HVICs, PFC/PWM controllers, Green FPS(TM) products, transistors, rectifiers, diodes and optocouplers increase efficiency, extend system life and provide greater flexibility for lighting applications, while the company's suite of power switches, power MOSFETs, IGBTs, rectifiers, PWM ICs, PFC ICs, HVICs, optocouplers, voltage references and LDOs are instrumental in increasing efficiency in power supplies, while reducing standby power, size and cost.

The 2009 Assodel Awards recognize the best manufacturers and distributors of electronic components in Italy, and are based on the votes of 650 industry experts including designers, manufacturers, buyers and technical representatives. Assodel is the Italian Association of Electronic Distribution.

About Fairchild Semiconductor:

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: FCS) is a global leader delivering energy-efficient power analog and power discrete solutions. Fairchild is The Power Franchise(R), providing leading-edge silicon and packaging technologies, manufacturing strength and system expertise for consumer, communications, industrial, portable, computing and automotive systems. An application-driven, solution-based semiconductor supplier, Fairchild provides online design tools and design centers worldwide as part of its comprehensive Global Power Resource(SM). Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.

About Assodel:

Assodel is the Italian Association of Electronic Suppliers. Assodel is the institutional point of reference for electronics suppliers and, more generally, Italian electronics trade as a whole. Its activities are aimed at informing and training all those people who take part in the technological development of the country by supplying electronics.

Founded in 1983, Assodel includes more than 200 members. Since 1989 it has been part of IDEA -- the federation that brings together electronics distribution associations on a world level.

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