Micrel Offers New Low-Side MOSFET Driver Devices in Ultra-Small Four-Pin Package

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2012) - Micrel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRL), an industry leader in high-performance analog and high-speed mixed signal solutions, LAN and timing and communications solutions, today introduced the MIC4414/15, two low-side MOSFET drivers designed to switch an N-Channel enhancement-mode MOSFET in low-side applications. The devices are ideal for switch-mode power supplies, solenoid drivers and motor-driver applications. The MIC4414/15 are currently available in volume, and pricing starts at $0.43 for 1K quantity. Samples can be ordered at: http://www.samplecomponents.com/scripts/samplecenter.dll?micrel 

"Our customers need optimal efficiency at every level," noted Brian Hedayati, marketing vice president for the analog division at Micrel. "These new low-side MOSFET drivers deliver, starting with what may be the smallest package available -- a 4-pin Thin QFN package. To this we've added a sufficiently wide supply voltage range that addresses 5V, 12V and 15V power buses, high drive current capability, faster MOSFET switching speeds and lower thermal resistance -- all to allow faster frequency of operation. We've even provided both a non-inverting (MIC4414) and an inverting (MIC4415) version of the driver to eliminate the need for extra components," he added.

The MIC4414/15 series features a tiny 4-pin 1.2mm x 1.2mm thin QFN package and a 4.5 to 18V operating supply voltage range. It can sink and source peak currents up to 1.5A (3.5Ω output resistance at 18V and 9 Ohm output resistance at 5V) and is capable of switching a 1000pF load in 12ns. Operating at a low steady-state supply current, the devices feature 77µA control input low and 445 µA control input high. The device operates at -40C to +125C-degrees junction temperature range. 

About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide high-performance linear and power, LAN and timing and communications markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: www.micrel.com.

 

Contact Information

Contact:
Julieanne DiBene
Marketing Communications
1-408-474-1276
Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com

 

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Kenty Gold Property Assay Results From Surface Sampling

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - November 2, 2012) - JOSHUA GOLD RESOURCES INC. (JGRI) (or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed an initial site visit by Benjamin Ward, CEO, accompanied by Warren Hawkins, Qualified Person on October 15, 2012 at the Kenty Gold Property (the "Property") located in Swayze Township in northern Ontario, Canada. During the visit, samples were collected from quartz vein broken ore and tailings material near the Shaft No. 1 and Shaft No. 2 areas. Grab samples were also collected from two separate quartz carbonate vein systems exposed at surface approximately 150 meters north of Shaft No. 1. Sample results are provided below:

 

Sample No.	Description	Sample Weight (kg)	Assay (g/t Au)	Assay (oz/t Au)
2736	Broken ore / tailings pile-Shaft No. 1	5.86	10.10	0.32
2737	Broken ore / tailings pile-Shaft No. 1	3.24	9.37	0.30
2738	Quartz vein 150 m N of Shaft No. 1	7.30	0.79	0.03
2739	Quartz vein 160 m N of Shaft No. 1	6.87	14.40	0.46
2740	Quartz vein 175 m NW of Shaft No. 1	2.53	0.93	0.03
2741	Broken ore / tailings pile-Shaft No. 2	6.84	393.00	12.64
2742	Broken ore / tailings pile-Shaft No. 2	4.34	7.17	0.23

Agat Laboratories of Mississauga, Ontario completed the sample analysis using Fire Assay with ICP-OES finish.

The quartz carbonate veins were between 2 and 4 meters wide, and contained tourmaline, ankerite, specular hematite and 5 - 10% pyrite mineralization. One of these vein exposures had an estimated strike length in excess of 100 meters. The metavolcanic wall rocks hosting these veins were often hematized and pyritized.

KENTY GOLD PROPERTY ACQUISITION

The Property is located within the Swayze Greenstone Belt of northern Ontario, an intercalated sequence of archean metavolcanics, metasediments and felsic intrusions that host numerous significant gold deposits. To date, 21 distinct gold bearing quartz-carbonate veins have been identified at the Property, of which only 8 have ever been mined. The veins are either simple or stockwork veins that average 1 to 1.5 meters in width. Historical reports indicate that gold occurs in the veins as coarse grains erratically concentrated in high grade pods. Certificates of assay from the Ontario Department of Mines in 1946 on vein material ranged from 0.40 to 117.70 ounces per ton gold.

 Historical work at the Property dates back to 1930 when the Kenty brothers first discovered gold there. Two 500-foot plus shafts were sunk on the Property followed by extensive drifting, crosscutting, raising, drilling and operation of a 5-Ton stamp mill in the mid to late 1930's.

From 1947-1949, Erndale Mines Limited ("Erndale") re-sampled surface showings, de-watered the No. 1 shaft, conducted underground sampling and raised from the 375-foot level. A 500 pound bulk sample of vein material yielded high grade gold values with excellent metallurgical recovery. Eventually Erndale constructed a 100-ton mill at the Property but records of production are not available. 

During the 1980's two other groups performed extensive exploration work at the Property, including diamond drilling, stripping, surface and underground sampling. The goal appeared to be delineation of new high grade quartz carbonate veins systems at the Property. Since the late 1980's no significant exploration work at the Property has apparently been undertaken.

The delineation of high grade vein mineralization has been the primary focus for historical exploration work at the Property. A review of historical sampling records by JGRI management has determined that wall rock alteration halos surrounding high grade veins are host to gold mineralization. Consequently the actual widths of gold mineralization at the Property could be much broader than historical exploration reports have indicated. Moving forward, the development of bulk tonnage gold reserves at the Property will be a key exploration focus for JGRI management. 

About Joshua Gold Resources Inc. 

Joshua Gold Resources Inc. is currently engaged in the business of mineral exploration for the purpose of acquiring and advancing mineral properties located in Canada and is also aggressively seeking properties in Southeast Asia.

JGRI is most pleased with these early results and affirm our belief that the Property has the potential to become an extremely valuable asset. 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF JOSHUA GOLD RESOURCES INC.

Benjamin A. Ward, President and Chief Executive Officer

Warren Hawkins, P.Eng is an independent geological engineer and is a "Qualified Person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 and has read and is responsible for the technical information contained in this news release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (The "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "pleased," "plan," "confident that," "believe," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, competitive factors, the ability to successfully complete additional financings and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings.

Contact Information

Contacts:

Joshua Gold Resources Inc.

Merle Goertz

Public Relations

1-877-354-9991

mgoertz@joshuagoldresources.com

www.joshuagoldresources.com

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Mirae Asset Introduces New Global ETF Brand -- Horizons Exchange Traded Funds

HONG KONG--(Marketwire - November 4, 2012) -

Important:

·         Horizons Exchange Traded Funds Series (formerly "Mirae Asset TIGER ETF Series") is an umbrella fund with a series of different sub-funds (the "Funds") which are exchange traded funds and which seek to provide investment results that, before deduction of fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of their respective underlying indices.

·         Certain Funds are subject to concentration risk as a result of tracking the performance of a single country, single geographical region (Asia) or single sector. They are likely to be more volatile than a broad-based fund, such as a global equity fund, as they are more susceptible to fluctuations in value of the underlying indices resulting from adverse conditions in that single country, region or sector.

·         Certain Funds invest in Asian emerging markets and are therefore subject to greater risk of loss compared with investments in developed markets due to greater political, economic, taxation and regulatory uncertainty and risks linked to volatility and market liquidity.

·         An investment in the units of the Funds may directly or indirectly involve exchange rate risk.

·         The units of the Funds may trade at a substantial premium or discount to their net asset value.

·         Due to fees and expenses of the Funds, liquidity of the market, foreign exchange costs, and changes to the regulatory policies, the returns of the Funds may deviate from that of their respective underlying indices.

·         Investment involves risks. Investors may lose part or all of their investment. Investors should not base on this document alone to make investment decisions. Before making any investment decision, prospective investor should read the Funds' offering documents (available on www.horizonsetfs.com.hk) carefully for further details, including the product features and risk factors, and should consider seeking independent professional advice.

The Mirae Asset TIGER ETF Series and its eight sub-funds ("ETFs") have been renamed to reflect the synergies of the Horizons acquisition that was completed last year and saw a quadrupling of Mirae Asset Global Investments Group ("Mirae Asset")'s global ETF assets under management.

The Hong Kong-listed ETFs, of which seven were launched on 27 January 2012 and one (renamed "Horizons KOSPI 200 ETF") on 17 January 2011, also stand to benefit from the synergistic relationship that has brought together the global expertise and resources of Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. ("Horizons Canada") and the strong regional track record of Mirae Asset, which is one of the largest investors in emerging market equities¹.

Mr. Jung Ho RHEE, Chief Executive Officer of Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited, says, "The rebranding exercise will give added premium to the ETFs' heritage as the Horizons name reflects a model franchise with a sterling track record in Canada which Mirae Asset highly appreciates. This mutually-beneficial cross-border partnership will enable us to more efficiently capture investment opportunities around the world, strengthen our aptitude for innovation and create products to meet the evolving needs of our investors in Hong Kong."

Hong Kong is one of the leading ETF markets in Asia with assets under management of US$28.7 billion, representing a market share of 23% in Asia². It has grown significantly in recent years with the number of ETFs increasing by well over 500% since 2007. The number of ETF managers and market makers has also doubled within the same period³.

"Our vision is to create the largest independent ETF manager globally by delivering passive and active mandates across multiple asset classes and international markets offering choice and flexibility to every investor. The consolidation of our ETFs under the Horizons brand is a first step towards that goal. This change of ETF names in Hong Kong is a reinforcement of our commitment to delivering unique value and convenience to investors," Mr. Rhee adds.

On 14 November 2011, Mirae Asset acquired an ownership stake of approximately 85% in Horizons Canada, whose ETF family is the largest in Canada by number of funds with 79 ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The acquisition boosted Mirae Asset's global ETF assets under management to approximately US$5.5 billion from US$1.1 billion, previously (as of 30 September 2012). Mirae Asset's majority stake includes Horizons Canada's majority interest in Australia-based BetaShares Holdings Pty. Ltd.

Mirae Asset's global ETF business is managed out of offices in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Korea, the United States, and more recently, Latin America.

"Having a unified brand under the Horizons banner will only help us to achieve greater recognition for our global ETF business," says Mr. Howard Atkinson, Global Head of ETF Sales and Marketing. "Our goal is that wherever we go in the world, investors will see the Horizons brand and recognize it as a standard of excellence in ETFs."

Having a global brand has become an important part of ETF marketing, with most of the major regional ETF companies being part of global organizations which use consistent branding around the world. "There is a certain amount of trust that ETF investors attach to ETF providers with international scale. We expect all of our investors from the various world-wide markets we have businesses in to know that their ETF investments are backed by a strong global company which has access to a comprehensive network of regional and international ETF expertise," Mr. Atkinson adds.

With effect from today, "Horizons" replaces the "Mirae Asset TIGER" portion of the funds' names. A list of the previous and new fund names are provided below.

For additional information, please visit http://www.horizonsetfs.com.hk⁴.

Stock Code		Current Fund Name		New Fund Name
		Mirae Asset TIGER ETF Series		Horizons Exchange Traded Funds Series
2835		Mirae Asset TIGER KOSPI 200 ETF		Horizons KOSPI 200 ETF
3054		Mirae Asset TIGER S&P Emerging Asia Consumer ETF		Horizons S&P Emerging Asia Consumer ETF
3056		Mirae Asset TIGER S&P Global Consumer Brands ETF		Horizons S&P Global Consumer Brands ETF
3064		Mirae Asset TIGER S&P Asia ex JANZ Financials ETF		Horizons S&P Asia ex JANZ Financials ETF
3066		Mirae Asset TIGER S&P Asia ex JANZ IT ETF		Horizons S&P Asia ex JANZ IT ETF
3075		Mirae Asset TIGER S&P Asia ex JANZ Industrials ETF		Horizons S&P Asia ex JANZ Industrials ETF
3076		Mirae Asset TIGER S&P Asia ex JANZ Energy ETF		Horizons S&P Asia ex JANZ Energy ETF
3078		Mirae Asset TIGER S&P Asia ex JANZ Materials ETF		Horizons S&P Asia ex JANZ Materials ETF

 

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About Mirae Asset (www.miraeasset.com⁴)

Mirae Asset Financial Group is a leading independent financial services group, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. While the group's core business is asset management, it also provides comprehensive financial services in the areas of wealth management and life insurance.

Mirae Asset Global Investments Group is the asset management arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group. It is one of the largest investors in emerging market equities¹. With close to 600 employees, including 130 dedicated investment professionals (as of 30 September 2012), Mirae Asset Global Investments Group has a presence in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam, in addition to its Hong Kong office. Mirae Asset Global Investments Group manages US$53.85 billion in assets globally (as of 30 September 2012).

 

About Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. (www.horizonsetfs.com⁴)

Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. is an innovative financial services company offering the Horizons ETFs family of ETFs. The Horizons ETFs family includes a broadly diversified range of investment tools with an aim to provide solutions for investors of all experience levels to meet their investment objectives in a variety of market conditions. With approximately US$3.5 billion in assets under management and 79 ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Horizons ETFs family makes up one of the largest families of ETFs in Canada. Horizons ETFs Management (USA) LLC, an affiliate of Horizons ETFs Management (Canada), also has three ETF in the process of applying registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States for listing. Horizons ETFs is a subsidiary of Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. and a member of the Mirae Asset Financial Group, which collectively oversees approximately US$5.5 billion of assets across 180 ETF listings (data as of 30 September 2012).

¹Source: One of the largest investors in emerging market equities amongst 68 asset management firms surveyed - Investing in Emerging Market Equities Survey, Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE) January 31, 2012

²Source: Deutsche Bank Weekly ETF Market Review, 22 October 2012

³Source: HKEx Overview of ETF Market in Hong Kong, 19 June 2012

⁴The website has not been reviewed by Securities and Futures Commission. It may contain information on funds which are not authorised for sale to the public in Hong Kong and are not available to Hong Kong investors.

Disclaimer

This document is issued by Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited ("Mirae Asset HK") and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Whilst Mirae Asset HK has, to the best of its endeavor, ensured that information compiled by third party sources is accurate, complete and up-to-date, and has taken care in accurately reproducing the information, it shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the accuracy of such information or any use or reliance thereof. None of the Funds is sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's and its affiliates ("S&P"). S&P makes no representation, condition or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Funds or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Funds particularly or the ability of their underlying indices to track the performance of certain financial markets and/or sections thereof and/or of groups of assets or asset classes. Please read the full disclaimers in relation to the underlying indices in the Funds' offering documents. KOSPI 200 is a service mark of the Korea Exchange licensed for use by Mirae Asset HK. The information contained in this document does not constitute any recommendation, offer or solicitation to enter into any transaction. 

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Richard Huang

Head of Marketing Communications

Tel: +852 3555 5812

Email: richard.huang@miraeasset.com

Ellen Law                  

Marketing Manager

Tel: +852 3555 5846

Email: ellen.law@miraeasset.com

 

 

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21st SCaT India: Conax Sharing Proven, Cost Effective and Flexible Solutions for Operators Migrating to Digital TV

Inviting Operators to See How Conax' Portfolio of Secure Solutions Are Already Enabling Leading Indian Operators of All Sizes Positioning for the Future

MUMBAI, INDIA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2012) - SCaT India -- This year at SCaT India, Conax, provider of leading solutions for protecting multi-device digital content is sharing its expertise and advanced solutions for enabling Indian CATV operators in making a smooth transition from analogue to digital TV operations. A leader in India for a decade, Conax is already guiding numerous Indian operators navigating the new digital landscape and positioning for generating fresh product offerings and revenue streams. SCaT India is India's largest exhibition exclusively for the Indian satellite & cable TV industry.

"We are highly pleased with the success of the digitization process and our choice of security partner, Conax, confirms Mr. Nassir Hassan Anwar, Director, KCCL. Conax has been a reliable partner for Indian pay-TV operators for a decade with a strong understand of the market and technology. That dedication continues with our partnership to enable the vast KCCL group in its move to digitization. The cooperation with Conax is providing theKCCL operators with a strong business model to grow with, including reduced churn, the benefits of a digital environment and the flexibility, good service and support for integrating rich, new advances services.

In their roadmap for digitization, content distributors require secure services in order to harness profitable business models. Conax has 15-year, proven track record in supporting operators world-wide with the transition from analogue to digital TV services and is guiding operators in identifying how good security solutions can promote healthy business. The Conax Contego™ portfolio of robust security solutions supplies Indian pay TV with a unified platform for enabling secure Over-the-Top content distribution and broadcast operations going digital. Conax provides world-class content protection that is both easy to deploy and offer a flexible path for future upgrades and services

Meet Conax at SCaT India for expert advice and guidance, our list of satisfied customers and multi-screen product demonstrations and a preview of Conax Contego™ Unite and Conax Contego™ Broadcast solutions.

 

About Conax (www.conax.com) 
Conax provides the future-oriented security solutions and expertise that empower multi-screen digital TV content providers around the globe to deliver premium content over the combined Over-The-Top scenario of broadcast, broadband and connected devices securely and eliminate potential revenue threats. Conax Contego™ portfolio of solutions furnish content providers, cable, satellite, IP, mobile and terrestrial operators with solutions that offer a competitive advantage - reduced hardware costs, easy deployment and upgrade, including the new Conax Xtend Multiscreen™ together with partners. Conax flagship, Conax Contego™, bundles 25 years of pioneering experience into one unique solution to guide operators in navigating and realizing new business models. Through its benchmark policy for security-evaluated client devices and strategic partner network, Conax technology secures content for operators representing 125 million pay TV consumers in over 80 countries around the globe.

ISO 9001 & 27001 certified, Conax is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and represented in Russia, Germany, Brazil, USA, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, China, Singapore, with 24/7 Global Support operations in India. Conax is part of Telenor Group who has operations in 11 markets, 33.000 employees, 150 million mobile subscriptions and is among the world's largest mobile operators.

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Conax India
Noida, India 
Phone: +91 120 467 43 00
Email: apac@conax.com

Conax press contact 
Leslie Johnsen
Head of Public Relations
Email: leslie.johnsen@conax.com
Phone: +47 41 45 80 43

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