Elantec Semiconductor Introduces a New Laser Driver IC for the CD-R/RW Optical Disk Market.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2000 The EL6277C Offers Low-Cost, Integrated, Three-Channel Laser Power Control in a Small 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 16 Package Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. (Nasdaq:ELNT), a leader in high-performance analog ICs, today introduced a new small form-factor laser driver IC targeted towards the consumer audio segment of the CD-R/RW optical disk drive market. The EL6277C offers industry-standard functions compliant with the Orange Specification Standard for 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. and CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. write speed formats. The EL6277C joins the successful Elantec family of laser driver ICs designed for the rapid-growth optical disk storage markets. The EL6277C integrates the three channels needed to control the read, erase, and write laser power levels, an output current driver, and a 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. (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 ) 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 that will automatically disable during the write operation. This innovative integration reduces board space, component count, and provides the flexibility needed to optimize the design. Steve Sacarisen, Elantec's Director of Strategic Marketing, Optical Products Group said, &uot;The CD-R/RW market is expanding into the consumer audio segment driven by new audio recording and dubbing applications. The EL6277C is targeted at cost-sensitive four-time and eight-time CD-R/RW drive applications. The EL6277C is pin-compatible with our higher speed EL6253 laser driver that can be used for greater than eight-time CD-R/RW drive applications.&uot; Pricing for the EL6277C is $2.50 in 1,000-piece quantities. The EL6277C is available in the 16-pin QSOP package and is in production. For more information please contact Steve Sacarisen at Elantec's 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, integrated DC:DC, and xDSL 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 conditions and market trends 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 1999 Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein. |
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