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Fairchild Semiconductor Awarded Core Supplier Performance Award by Gree, China's Top Aircon Supplier

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, March 9th 2011 at 11:51 GMT by Market Wire}  

SAN JOSE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Fairchild Semiconductor ] (NYSE: FCS), a leading global supplier of high performance [ power ] and [ mobile ] products, has received a Core Supplier Performance Award from Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., Chinaa™s leading domestic and global air conditioner manufacturer.

"Our line of PFC devices demonstrates how Fairchild applies proven design, manufacturing and packaging expertise to specifically address our customersa™ design requirements"

Gree selected Fairchild to receive this prestigious award because of the companya™s ability to provide a total solution for their needs. In addition to supplying energy-efficient products, Fairchild received recognition from Gree for the high level of executive attention and quick response that it delivered. The team from Fairchild worked closely with Greea™s engineers to understand the challenges that they faced and worked with them to develop practical solutions targeting air conditioner applications.

Liu Jun, Assistant President, Purchasing at Gree said, aWe look forward to having a long-term relationships with Fairchild, particularly with the supply of key resources, such as PFCM and SPM® products.a

Power Factor Correction (PFC) devices for inverter drivers and power factor control applications from Fairchild have been deployed by Gree, delivering energy savings of up to 30 percent more than units that do not contain alternative solutions.

aOur line of PFC devices demonstrates how Fairchild applies proven design, manufacturing and packaging expertise to specifically address our customersa™ design requirements,a said Dr. Kim, TaeHoon, senior vice president of Fairchild Semiconductor. aOur products offer Greea™s designers compact agreena™ solutions ideal for increasing system reliability and efficiency while reducing board space.a

Gree has occupied the No.1 position in the Chinese air conditioner industry market for both sales volume and market share for 15 consecutive years. It has also been the global No.1 for sales volume of residential air conditioners for seven consecutive years.

"Receiving this Core Supplier Performance Award from Gree highlights the significant contribution that Fairchild has made and continues to make to the rapidly growing design and manufacturing industry in China," concluded Dr. Kim. aIt also validates our focus on developing the right high quality products that drive energy-efficiency, and also on delivering to our customers, such as Gree, on time.a

About Gree

Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, founded in 1991, has become the world's largest specialized air conditioner company integrating R&D, manufacture, sales and service. In 2009, its annual sales revenue reached US$6.5 billion approx. Gree is one of the "Top 100 Chinese Listed Companies" as ranked by Fortune magazine for eight consecutive years.For further information please visit [ www.gree.com ].

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