Elantec Extends New Laser Modulation Oscillator IC Family for Computing and Game Applications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2001 Lower Power, Lower Noise Devices Lead to Reduced Costs, Longer Life and Higher Reliability DVD-ROM DVD-ROM: see digital versatile disc. A read-only DVD disc used to permanently store data files. DVD-ROM discs are widely used to distribute large software applications that exceed the capacity of a CD-ROM disc. and DVD-Player Drives Elantec Semiconductor Inc., the industry leader in high-performance analog ICs for optical storage applications, today announced four new low power, low noise laser modulation oscillators. These new ICs are targeted at Optical storage drives found in PCs, stand-alone DVD-players, and new DVD-ROM-player game platforms. The EL6202C, EL6203C, EL6204C and EL6205C are the high frequency modulation (HFM HFM Hauptfeuerwehrmann (Austria, serve-struggled of fire-brigade) HFM Hemifacial Microsomia HFM Health Facilities Management (journal) HFM Human Factors and Medicine HFM Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan ) ICs used in DVD-ROM and DVD-Player optical pickup units (OPU OPU Ovum Pick-Up OPU Office des Publications Universitaires OPU Optical Channel Payload Unit OPU Oil Pick Up (spinning) OPU Optical Pickup Head (DVD drives) OPU Outstation Processing Unit ) to reduce laser noise and improve read-performance. These devices have a maximum oscillator oscillator Mechanical or electronic device that produces a back-and-forth periodic motion. A pendulum is a simple mechanical oscillator that swings with a constant amplitude, requiring the addition of energy at each swing only to compensate for the energy lost because of air frequency of 600MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. and a maximum current output of 100mA peak-to-peak. Both the oscillator frequency range and oscillator amplitude range can be independently adjusted using two external chip resistors. Also included is an auto turn-off feature, which is used to power-down the chip. In addition to providing a better signal-to-noise ratio The ratio of the power or volume (amplitude) of a signal to the amount of unwanted interference (the noise) that has mixed in with it. Measured in decibels, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR or S/N) measures the clarity of the signal in a circuit or a wired or wireless transmission channel. than other similar ICs, the EL6202C and EL6205C reduce the cost of the total system bill of materials The list of components that make up a system. For example, a bill of materials for a house would include the cement block, lumber, shingles, doors, windows, plumbing, electric, heating and so on. and simplify the design the OPU by eliminating two external circuit components. The EL6203C and EL6204C, pin-compatible replacements for the EL6201C, offer lower electrical magnetic interference (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. ) than other popular HFM pin-outs, thereby reducing cost of EMI shielding often needed to meet the FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. compliance standards required for all PC and consumer drives. Stephen P. Sacarisen, Elantec's Director Strategic Marketing, Optical Products Group, said, "Once again, Elantec's newest oscillator products offer more substantial benefits to OEMs designing new OPUs for DVD-ROM-players. The lower power and lower noise of these devices mean longer DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. laser drive life, greater accuracy and increased reliability, and increased battery life in portable applications. Even more, using our new oscillators helps reduce the cost of the total system." Pricing in quantities of 10,000-units for the EL6202C and EL6203C in the 5-pin SOT23 small outline package is $0.65 each. The price for the EL6204C and the EL6205C in the SOT23 6-pin small outline package is $0.67 each for the same quantity. Samples, evaluation boards, and application notes are available for all products upon request. For more information please visit our web site at www.elantec.com or contact Stephen P. Sacarisen at Elantec Corporate Headquarters, Milpitas, California, at 1-888 ELANTEC x345 or email at: ssacarisen@elantec.com. Elantec designs, manufactures and markets high performance analog integrated circuits primarily for the video, optical storage, communications and power management markets. The Company targets high growth commercial markets in which advances in digital integrated circuit technology are driving increasing demand for high speed, high performance and low power consumption analog circuits. Certain matters discussed in this press release pertaining to the market trends, cost effectiveness, and product performance are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include product introductions by the Company's competitors, competitive pricing pressures, fluctuations in manufacturing yield, changes in the mix or markets in which products are sold, availability and cost of raw materials and other risks discussed in the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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