Corporate Releases

• Atmel Completes Acquisition of Quantum Research Group   
  SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for and has completed its acquisition of Quantum Research Group Ltd. ("Quantum"). The acquisition of Quantum provides Atmel with an immediate presence in touch sensing, one of the fastest growing markets for microcontrollers. …more
• Atmel to Acquire Quantum Research Group   
  SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 06, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Quantum Research Group Ltd. ("Quantum"), the leading independent developer of capacitive sensing IP and solutions for user interfaces. The acquisition of Quantum provides Atmel with an immediate presence in touch sensing, one of the fastest growing markets for microcontrollers. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Atmel's net income per share in the fourth quarter of 2008 and thereafter. …more
• Tiny, low-cost capacitive touch chip includes sophisticated power management functions   
  The QT102, available in a SOT-23-6 package, is a unique one-channel touch on/touch off sensor chip with integral power management and safety functionality. These functions make it perfect for battery-driven applications and mains-driven products with stringent power management requirements, such as kitchen and home appliances. …more
• Atmel licenses Quantum’s capacitive touch sense technology   
  The combination of Atmel’s picoPower AVR microcontrollers and Quantum's leading touch sense technology will give best in class user interface solutions with low energy consumption. …more
• Renesas and Quantum collaborating in the development of dedicated capacitive touch sensing solutions   
  This agreement gives customers the benefits of QRG’s expertise and innovative capacitive touch sensing technologies on Renesas’ MCU families, backed by their high quality, production capacity and supply chain reliability. …more
• Quantum opens Tokyo office, appoints national sales manager   
  Tokyo, Japan: Quantum Research Group (UK) announces its new sales office in Shinjuku, Tokyo and the appointment of Mr Kazuo Nozawa to head this office as Country Manager for Japan. …more
• STMicroelectronics Launches First Product in QST Family   
  Quantum technology licensee STMicroelectronics launces the first in its range of capacitive touch sensors. The QST family meets the growing demand for innovative user interfaces in digital consumer equipment, industrial systems, white goods, computer peripherals and cellular phones. …more
• Quantum Research Group to recruit 20 staff in Drogheda, Ireland   
  Quantum Research Group Ltd. (Ire) announces the opening of a new design, support, and technology licensing business unit at Millmount, Drogheda. …more
• Quantum Appoints New FAE for Japan   
  Paul Russell has joined QRG Ltd as Principal FAE for Japan. …more
• Quantum increases engineering support services with opening of new Hong Kong facility   
  Customers across China will now benefit from the increased access to Quantum’s technical and design support services.  …more
• Quantum Research Group Receives Queen's Awards for Innovation and International Trade   
  We have been awarded two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise. Believed to be the UK’s most prestigious recognition of outstanding business performance …more
• New capacitive touch sensor IC achieves 50% power reduction, reduces external component, and costs less   
  Quantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, announces availability of the QT1081, 8-key QTouch sensor integrated circuit (IC). …more
• STMicroelectronics: First Semiconductor Company To License QProx™ Touch Sensing Technology   
  Our high-speed, low-cost chips – engineered specifically for mobile touch applications – are proving irresistible to cellphone manufacturers.  …more
• Robust, sealed touch panels enabled by 16 and 24-key sensor chips   
  Quantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, announces the QT60160 (16-key) and QT60240 (24 key) touch sensor chips. …more
• Breakthrough touch sensor chip integrates touch slider or wheel with seven extra keys   
  Quantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, announces the QT1106, a complete control integrated circuit that combines the functionality of a touch slider or wheel with seven additional keys. …more
• Quantum Research adds IP licensing option for patented charge-transfer sensing ICs   
  Hans van der Linde appointed as business unit director for licensing. …more
• Smallest low-cost touch sensor for consumer hand-held applications announced   
  Quantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, has announced the QT100, a single-channel sensing chip in an RoHS-compliant, 6-SOT-23 package. …more
• Performance of touch sensor chips for sliders and scroll wheels improved in new versions   
  Quantum Research Group, the charge-transfer (QT) capacitive touch company, has released enhanced versions of its QSlide and QWheel chips, known as the QT411 and QT511 respectively. …more