Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. Introduces a Low Noise, Low Power 450MHz Oscillator IC for DVD-ROM Market.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1999-- The EL6201C is Engineered Specifically for Read-Only 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 Applications Elantec Semiconductor 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 : ELNT), a leader in high-performance analog ICs, today introduced the EL6201C, a low noise and low power version of its EL6200C, the industry's first 450MHz (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. 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 IC for optical storage. The EL6201C was designed with reduced noise and output drive current specifically for read-only DVD-ROM and DVD-player applications, where obtaining faster read speeds are critical. The EL6201 is the latest addition to the Elantec family of optical analog products for the 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. , CD-R/W, MO and 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. Optical Storage Markets. The EL6201C's maximum oscillator frequency value is 450MHz and the maximum amplitude value is 25mA peak-to-peak signal level. However, both the oscillator frequency range and oscillator amplitude range can be independently adjusted using external chip resistors. Steve Sacarisen, Elantec's Director Strategic Marketing, Optical Products Group says, "Lower noise in the EL6201C enables faster read `X' speeds, while the subsequent decreased heat produced by lowering the output current to 25mA increases the reliability of the laser." The EL6201C is available in SOT23-5 and MSOP MSOP Mini Small Outline Package MSOP Mini Series of Poker MSOP Minnesota Sex Offender Program MSOP Management Stock Option Plan MSOP Memphis School of Preaching (Memphis, TN) MSOP Minimum Sum-Of-Products 8 packages. The EL6201C in the MSOP8 package offers additional features such as a high-speed output disable function and a powerdown chip enable. The price for the EL6201C in either the SOT23-5 or the MSOP8 small outline package is $1.00 in 1K quantities. Evaluation module boards and application notes are available for quick evaluation. For more information please contact Steve Sacarisen at Elantec Corporate Headquarters, Milpitas, CA, 408/945-1323 x 345 or email: ssacarisen@elantec.com. Elantec designs, manufactures and markets high performance analog integrated circuits primarily for the optical storage, video, integrated DC:DC and xDSL markets. The Company targets high growth commercial markets in which advances in digital integrated circuits technology are driving increasing demand for high-speed, high-performance and lower power consumption analog circuits. |
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