Elantec Semiconductor Releases Next Generation High-Performance Laser Driver.Business Editors/High Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2001 EL6248C enables CD-R/W designs up to 20X read/write(R/W R/W Read/Write R/W Right-Of-Way R/W Rotary Wing (aviation) R/W Random Width R/W Reimbursable Work R/W Raw Weight ) speed; Integration of Power Control Amp, Modulation 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 Cuts Cost, Design Times 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), an industry leader in high-performance laser driver ICs, today introduced its new EL6248C, a higher-speed laser driver designed to enable higher speed factors in the production of CD-R/W optical disk drives. As part of the Optical Pick-Up Unit (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 ), the technological heart of the CD drive, the EL6248C is one of the fastest and most powerful laser drivers and power monitor amplifiers on the market today. The EL6248C features three current channels needed for the read, erase, and write laser drive power levels, compliant with the industry-standard Orange Specification 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-R/W write strategy disk formats. In addition, the EL6248C integrates an automatic power control amplifier to control the light energy coming from the laser diode A semiconductor-based laser used to generate analog signals or digital pulses for transmission through optical fibers. Both laser diodes and LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are used for this purpose, but the laser diode generates a smaller beam that is easier to couple with the smaller core and a high-frequency modulation oscillator to reduce laser read-noise and consequently the read-error rate. The results of this integration are reduced component count, shorter signal routing, and more compact OPU design. OEMs benefit by realizing lower solution costs, shorter design times and higher speed drives. Steve Sacarisen, Director of Strategic Marketing, Optical Products Group said, "The EL6248C offers the same features as the very popular, low cost, EL6273C, and the EL6258C, but with double the peak current capability. In addition, the I:V amplifier is twice as fast as the EL6258C, and five times as fast as the EL6273C." Sacarisen added, "The lower cost, backwards-compatible EL6248C offers our OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers an easy, cost-effective solution to developing the next generation of CD drives with up to 20X R/W speeds." Pricing for the EL6248C is $2.50 in 10,000-piece quantities. The EL6248CM is sampling now in the 24-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. Production lead times are 8-10 weeks. For more information please contact Steve Sacarisen at Elantec Corporate Headquarters, Milpitas, CA, at (408) 945-1323 x 345 or visit our web site at www.elantec.com. 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 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, cost effectiveness, and design-in time 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-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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