PLANO, Texas, May 11, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today has announced its first series of dual gate logic devices, designed to help reduce component footprints in small handheld products, including tablet computers, smart phones and e-readers. The 74LVC2G two-gate parts are provided in the miniature and robust DFN1010 package, measuring only 1mm square and with a maximum off-board height of 0.4mm.

Six dual gate logic devices have been initially introduced, comprising inverters and buffers each in a choice of simple, Schmitt trigger input and open drain types. The devices complement Diodes' 74LVC1G family of 18 different single gate logic functions announced earlier in the year. It is planned that the dual gate logic parts will also be offered in SOT26, SOT353 and DFN1410 package alternatives.

The logic devices' wide operating voltage range, of 1.65V through to 5.5V, means that they will readily support both portable battery operated as well as legacy 5V product design. By typically drawing less than 1uA the 74LVC2G logic will also be of benefit to the more energy sensitive applications.

When powered down, the dual gate logic's output circuitry is disabled to prevent damaging backflow current and to ensure effective signal isolation. 5.5V tolerant inputs enable the parts to be employed as voltage translators. For further information, visit the Company's website at www.diodes.com.

About Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor's SmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets. Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets. Diodes' products include diodes, rectifiers, transistors, MOSFETs, protection devices, functional specific arrays, single gate logic, amplifiers and comparators, Hall-effect and temperature sensors; power management devices, including LED drivers, DC-DC switching and linear voltage regulators, and voltage references along with special function devices, such as USB power switches, load switches, voltage supervisors, and motor controllers. The Company's corporate headquarters, logistics center, and Americas' sales office are located in Plano, Texas. Design, marketing, and engineering centers are located in Plano; San Jose, California; Taipei, Taiwan; Manchester, England; and Neuhaus, Germany. The Company's wafer fabrication facilities are located in Kansas City, Missouri, and Manchester, with two manufacturing facilities located in Shanghai, China, another in Neuhaus, and a joint venture facility located in Chengdu, China. Additional engineering, sales, warehouse, and logistics offices are located in Taipei; Hong Kong; Manchester; and Munich, Germany; with support offices located throughout the world. For further information, including SEC filings, visit the Company's website at www.diodes.com.

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