1.   Cypress now plans to concentrate on static RAMs, programmable logic devices and its high-performance niche product lines.

2.   This has created the need for a highly integrated network of computer systems and programmable logic controllers.

3.   The use of computers or programmable logic controllers in systems which have a direct impact on safety obviously requires special care.

4.   AMD said the higher sales were driven by growth in sales of memory and programmable logic devices.

5.   Analysts say Intel is exiting the programmable logic business to concentrate on its far more lucrative microprocessor unit.

6.   At least five analysts cut ratings on Altera, which makes programmable logic devices, or PLDs, specialty chips that customers can program themselves for specific applications.

7.   Altera and Xilinx make programmable logic device chips, or PLDs, which are widely used in networking products, telecommunications equipment and industrial machinery.

8.   Altera makes programmable logic devices, which can be reconfigured to perform different functions after leaving the factory.