Elantec Introduces a New Laser Driver With Higher Current Output for CD-R and CD-R/W Optical Disk Drives.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2002 The EL6146C in a Small, 16-Pin QSOP QSOP Quarter Size Outline Package QSOP Quarter Small Outline Package QSOP Quad Small Outline Package QSOP Quadripartite Standing Operating Procedures QSOP Quarterly Standing Order Plan QSOP Quality Standard Operating Procedure QSOP Quarter Sized Outline Package Package Enables Greater Than 32X CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. Speeds and Up to 20X CD-R/W Speeds in Slim-Line Drives Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELNT), a leader in high-performance analog ICs, today announced a new high speed laser driver IC designed specifically to enable optical disk drive manufacturers to meet the demand for faster CD-R/RW drives. The new EL6146C is a four-channel current output laser driver with one read channel and three write channels, which exceeds the Orange Specification Standard for CD-R and CD-R/W write strategy formats. To improve read-accuracy, the EL6146C integrates a 500MHz (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. high frequency modulator Modulator Any device or circuit by means of which a desired signal is impressed upon a higher-frequency periodic wave known as a carrier. The process is called modulation. The modulator may vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of the carrier. 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This type of functional integration saves design time and board space, which significantly reduces total system costs and facilitates the design of the more compact OPUs required in the newest slim-line CD-R/W drives. 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. Stephen P. Sacarisen, Director of Strategic Marketing for Elantec's Optical Products Group, "Elantec's strategy of providing functional upgrades from our legacy laser driver products helps customers get to market quickly with higher performance and more competitive designs. The EL6146C, with higher current output, provides a pin-compatible and function-compatible upgrade from Elantec's EL6246C to 32X CD-R and 20X CD-R/W performance." The price for the EL6146C in the 16-pin QSOP package is $2.50 each for quantities of 10,000-units or more. Samples are available now; production lead times are eight to ten weeks. To receive further information, please visit our web site at www.elantec.com, or contact Stephen P. Sacarisen at Elantec Corporate Headquarters in Milpitas, California Milpitas (IPA pronunciation: mɪlpitʌs; inhabitants are called 'Milpitans') is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located with San Jose to its south and Fremont to its north, at the eastern end of Highway 237 and generally between Interstate freeways 680 and , at 408/945-1323 ext 345. 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, 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 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Elantec is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. |
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