Elantec Introduces Industry's First Programmable Buffer for TFT-LCD Displays; New EL5825C Enables Advanced Functionality in Next Generation TFT-LCD Displays.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2001 Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELNT), a leader in high-performance analog ICs, today introduced the industry's first programmable reference generator for gamma voltage generation, targeted at the fast growing LCD display market. By replacing the current buffer topology and resistor ladders, the EL5825C simplifies the development process, provides greater flexibility and customization options, and significantly reduces overall LCD display manufacturing costs. The EL5825C features 8-reference outputs, each programmable to a 10-bit resolution. Each output is capable of swinging to either rail while maintaining a very robust 30mA continuous output current rating. The EL5825C has an output range of up to 18V, while the input side can operate from 3V to 5V. Programmable via an industry standard 3-wire serial interface, the EL5825C can be controlled by a micro-controller or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. in a smart-panel type application, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) A type of gate array that is programmed in the field rather than in a semiconductor fab. Containing up to hundreds of thousands of gates, there are a variety of FPGA architectures on the market. , or by adapting the functionality of the existing timing controller. Michael Jennings Michael Jennings (born September 9 1977 in Preston, England) is a professional boxer, fighting out of the town of Chorley in Lancashire. Jennings turned pro in May of 1999, fighting club-level opposition until roughly 2003, when he defeated Jimmy Gould for the minor WBU , director of Strategic Marketing for Video and Amplifier Products at Elantec said, "Elantec is already a major supplier of buffer products into the LCD display market. By working closely with top LCD manufacturers we have developed this new breakthrough architecture destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to revolutionize the way LCD panels are designed. The programmability of the EL5825C eliminates the lengthy selection process for choosing resistors and also enables the LCD manufacturer to adjust the gamma curve based on customer requirements, panel lot variations, or even on end-user selections." The EL5825C is available in sample quantities now, with full production in December. It comes packaged in both the 24-pin LPP LPP Legitimate Peripheral Participation (community of practice) LPP Liberian People's Party (Liberia) LPP Leak Point Pressure LPP Land Partnership Plan LPP Lean Premixed Prevaporized and the 24-pin TSSOP TSSOP Thin Shrink Small Outline Package TSSOP Thin Scale Small Outline Package packages and is priced at just $2.75 in 1,000-unit quantities. For more information on these and other products available from Elantec, please visit our web site at www.elantec.com, or contact our applications department at 408/945-1323 ext. 311. Elantec designs, manufactures and markets high performance analog integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. 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 integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for technology are driving increasing demand for high speed, high performance and low power consumption analog circuits. Certain matters discussed in this press release pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to the market trends, product performance, and cost effectiveness 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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