Processor to consume one-third less than competitors, company claims A new chip designed by German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG promises to significantly reduce the power consumption of numerous consumer products and portable computing devices operating in standby mode.Standby power consumption of devices equipped with the new Coolset F3 chip is one-third lower than that of competitors’ products, the Munich-based chip maker said Monday. The chip also enables the production of smaller, lighter power supply units, it said.The Coolset F3 chip can improve the power efficiency in numerous products, including DVD players, LCD (liquid crystal display) television sets and digital video cameras, as well as the power supply units of notebooks and other portable devices, Infineon said. The chip, for instance, achieves standby power consumption of 100 milliwatts in a DVD player designed to use 30 watts of power, according to Infineon. European Union guidelines allow standby power consumption up to a 500 milliwatts for devices consuming between 15 and 50 watts.Initially, Infineon will offer the chip for devices requiring up to 100 watts of power, it said. Technology Industry