Atmel's New BCDMOS Dual-Output Flasher IC with Functional LED Control Targets Next-Generation Flasher Systems.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers HEILBRONN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2002 Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:ATML ATML Automatic Test Markup Language ATML Automated Test Markup Language ) announced today the availability of a new BCDMOS Flasher flasher Psychiatry A person, usually a man who derives sexuoerotic stimulation from 'flashing'–ie, opening a coat, under which his doodads flap freely to the open air. See Bakerloo syndrome. IC, the ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment 6140. In contrast to standard Flasher ICs, the ATA6140's dual output enables to additionally control the LED array. With this extended functionality, the new Flasher IC is tailor-made for industry's latest generation of Flasher systems that provide LED control for the very first time. The ATA6140 is manufactured on Atmel's 0.8-micron BCDMOS process technology, which supports operation of up to 40 Volts. This technology is optimized for applications in harsh environments. The device is especially designed for low-power applications and high EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. (see footnote) requirements in the 12-V and 24-V power net. The ATA6140 Flasher IC includes 2 inputs (high/low active) for right and left control, plus an additional 2 inputs for LED array outage control (right and left side). Out of the overall 4 inputs, one input per side has the option to be either high active or low active. Due to this, less external components are needed, which speeds-up design-ins and helps to reduce costs. Compared to conventional Flasher ICs, the ATA6140 with its various inputs is much more flexible, competing solutions that aim to achieve comparable flexibility need to integrate additional components. Furthermore, the ATA 6140 incorporates hazard input, two separate output stages, sleep mode and protection features, which meet stringent automotive requirements. The output stages are designed to meet high current capability and low saturation voltage. "Atmel, a world leader in the Flasher IC mass market, addresses with this new low-power dual-output Flasher IC the new Flasher systems with LED control," said Torsten Mann, Marketing Director for Automotive and Control products at Atmel. "Due to its various inputs, our new ATA6140 provides maximum flexibility and helps to bring down costs." The ATA6140 provides full protection against short circuits. In case of undervoltage or overvoltage, the output stages will be switched off. The device also meets the strict automotive qualification demands (protection against conducted interferences, EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. and 2 kV ESD (1) (Electronic Software Distribution) Distributing new software and upgrades via the network rather than individual installations on each machine. See ESL. protection) and withstand transients according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. ISO/TR 7637/1. Samples of the new BCDMOS flasher IC ATA6140 in SO16 package are available now. Pricing starts at US$ 0.96 (10 k). Footnote EMI = ElectroMagnetic Interference See EMI. About Atmel Founded in 1984, Atmel Corporation is headquartered in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. with manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe. Atmel designs, manufactures and markets worldwide, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and RF semiconductors. Atmel is also a leading provider of system-level integration semiconductor solutions using CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. , BiCMOS, SiGe, and high-voltage BCDMOS process technologies. Information Atmel's BCDMOS flasher IC ATA6140 information may be retrieved at: http://www.atmel.com/atmel/acrobat/doc3d6cdc64b0edd.pdf, further Automotive product info from Atmel may be found at http://www.atmel.com/atmel/products/prod425.htm. Requests may be sent via e-mail to literature@atmel.com or by visiting Atmel's website at www.atmel.com. Note to Editors: Atmel, the Atmel logo and combinations thereof and others contained herein, are trademarks of Atmel Corporation. Terms and product names in this document may be the trademarks of others. |
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