Cirrus Logic's ARM-based System-on-a-Chip Solution Selected for Teknema's Internet TV Set-Top Box.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1998-- Combined Expertise Creates Low-Cost Internet Appliance Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. For Home Electronics Users Strengthening its position as a leading provider of ARM-based products, Cirrus Logic (company) Cirrus Logic - A manufacturer of integrated circuits including the Advanced RISC Machine and display interface processors and cards for use as Windows accelerators (requiring dedicated driver software). http://cirrus.com/. Inc., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CRUS crus (krus) pl. cru´ra [L.] 1. leg (1). 2. a leglike part. crus ce´rebri ), today announced that its ARM-based system-on-a-chip, the PS7500FE, was selected by the Internet technology company, Teknema Inc., for its Internet TV (1) Watching TV programs on or from the Internet. There are countless video clips available on Web sites for streaming as well as subscription services that offer TV programs and movies for downloading. Set-Top Box The cable TV box that sits on "top" of the TV "set," although it is often located several feet away in an equipment rack. The set-top box descrambles the premium channels and provides a tuner for the higher cable numbers that very old TVs did not support. . Targeted at the growing information appliance market, the Teknema Internet TV Set-Top Box provides simple and inexpensive access to the Internet for a wide variety of applications, such as online banking, hospitality and education. Teknema has been selling its Internet TV Set-Top Box to consumers since January of this year. The product is in mass distribution throughout Sweden, Norway and Italy. More recently, Telcel of Venezula, a Bell South company and the largest cellular telephone service provider in Venezula, signed on to distribute the Teknema Internet TV Set-Top box toconsumers throughout Venezuela. Teknema chose Cirrus Logic's PS7500FE device because it provides a highly-integrated solution that combines major system components onto a single chip. The PS7500FE incorporates a 32-bit ARM RISC processor with advanced peripheral functions, including a floating point co-processor, a display controller, a complete memory controller and direct interfaces to modem and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. devices. "Internet access via the TV is a rapidly growing application, especially in areas of the world with low computer penetration," said Stathis Kassimidis, vice president of engineering for Teknema. "We designed this product for ease of use and flexibility to allow users worldwide to access the Internet, using only a standard telephone line and TV set. Integrating Cirrus Logic's PS7500FE into our design helped reduce system cost and complexity while speeding our time to market." "Teknema's selection of our PS7500FE provides further proof of Cirrus Logic's success in developing devices for embedded applications," said Matt Perry, vice president and general manager of Cirrus Logic's Embedded Processor Products Division. "We're committed to building a long-term leadership position in the Internet appliance market." Cirrus Logic's PS7500FE family has already captured more than 25 design wins for Internet-enabled appliances, such as set-top boxes, screen-phones and game boxes. About Cirrus Logic's PS7500FE Cirrus Logic's PS7500FE includes a 32-bit ARM processor with cache and MMU (Memory Management Unit) The part of the computer that governs memory access. Either part of the CPU chip or housed on separate chips, the MMU controls memory partitions and virtual memory. See memory and virtual memory. MMU - Memory Management Unit ; a floating point unit supporting single, double and extended precision that accelerates Java applets and audio/video codecs The following is a list of codecs. Audio codecs Non-compression formats
(2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. and LCD panel (single/dual scan); CD-quality audio controller; memory controller with support for EDO DRAM, SRAM See static RAM. SRAM - static random-access memory , Flash and ROM; ISA-style bus controller to connect to a Cirrus Logic CS8900 Ethernet controller; PS-2 style keyboard and mouse controller; as well as a dedicated interface to Cirrus Logic's 56K modem technology. About Teknema's Internet TV Set-Top Box Teknema's Internet TV Set-Top Box was designed to allow households worldwide, easy and inexpensive access to the Internet. Product components include: the set-top box, wireless remote control, wireless keyboard, localized power supply and telephone plug, cables, batteries and instruction manual. In addition, Teknema's Internet TV Set-Top Box provides special features such as off-line e-mail, and security features for secure banking and shopping from home. Teknema Teknema is an Internet technology company dedicated to developing and marketing Internet information appliances worldwide. The company strives to provide solutions that meet the needs of consumers, vertical and international markets. Teknema works closely with its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners and distributors worldwide to provide products that are tailored to their customers. Cirrus Logic Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of system-level integrated circuits that demand high-performance mixed-signal processing and algorithmic expertise. The company's products, sold under its own name and the Crystal product brand, enable high-volume applications in mass storage, communications, consumer electronics and industrial markets. Additional information about Cirrus Logic is available at www.cirrus.com. Note to Editors: Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
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