NatSemi-Cyrix Deal Casts Shadow Over IBM
News That tight bond is called into doubt by NatSemi's greater strength. Although by no means approaching the size of Intel, NatSemi can boast annual revenues of $2 billion and a staff of 12,500 and may wish to bring chip manufacturing in-house.
[July 29, 1997, 10:20]
NatSemi Buys Cyrix, Aims For Sub-$500 PCs
News Although Cyrix has long fancied itself a rival to Intel in the orthodox PC market, NatSemi sees the $550 million deal as a means of jemmying its way into the burgeoning market for much cheaper systems.
[July 29, 1997, 9:13]
Cyrix UK, Industry Impressed With NatSemi Deal
News Another industry source said the deal was a surprise in terms of the buyer being NatSemi. The source added that NatSemi seemed to be pushing the integrated processor side of the deal over the mainstream x86 chips: "I wonder if they will de...
[July 29, 1997, 10:10]
One Year Ago: NatSemi Eyes Intel With $1b Fab
News NatSemi will spend another $100 million expanding its Santa Clara, California wafer facility. National Semiconductor underlined its challenge to Intel yesterday by opening a $1 billion fabrication facility.
[August 7, 1998, 6:00]
NatSemi Eyes Intel With $1b Fab
News NatSemi will spend another $100 million expanding its Santa Clara, California wafer facility. National Semiconductor underlined its challenge to Intel yesterday by opening a $1 billion fabrication facility.
[August 7, 1997, 11:38]
Martin Veitch's Diary
News NatSemi is big, but not perhaps quite big enough to worry Intel unduly. Thankfully, NatSemi seems to be blessed with some bright people who can spot writing when its emblazoned all over the nearest wall.
[August 2, 1997, 8:00]
Insider Dealings: All The Gossip That's Fit To Read
News Meanwhile, NatSemi's suitor Cyrix is at pains to stress that not much will change under the new management. Amusing to see that Newton is cutting prices on the MessagePad. The newly spun-off Apple paring has been proud of recent sales and has...
[August 8, 1997, 17:01]
