Intersil Announces New Multi-Channel Buffers with Integrated VCOM Amplifier for TFT-LCD Monitors; New 8, 10 and 12 Gamma Buffers Reduce Component Count, Costs and Space.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2002 Intersil Corporation (Nasdaq:ISIL ISIL International Society for Individual Liberty ISIL Interim Support Items List ISIL Intelligence Systems Integration Laboratory (Ft. Huachuca, Arizona; US Army facility for integrating intelligence systems) ), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking See wireless network. solutions, today introduced three new multi-channel buffer products with integrated common voltage (VCOM VCOM Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine VCOM Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists VCOM Volvo Communication (Message Oriented Middleware product) ) amplifiers. Integrating 8 (EL5224C), 10 (EL5324C) and 12 (EL5424C) buffers for gamma voltage buffering with the high power VCOM amplifier enables thin-film transistor -- liquid crystal display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (TFT-LCD TFT-LCD Thin Film Transistor - Liquid Crystal Display ) monitor manufacturers to reduce component count over using separate VCOM op-amps. This results in a reduction in manufacturing costs and saves precious board space. "Intersil's new multi-channel buffers allow our customers to integrate a single product in applications which have traditionally used up to four ICs," said 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 marketing for Intersil's Elantec Video Products. "As a leader in buffer and VCOM products for the display industry, Intersil continues to drive the integration curve for our customers." EL5x24C Technical Description The EL5224C, EL5324C and EL5424C integrate 8, 10 and 12 buffers respectively with a single high-power VCOM amplifier. In TFT-LCD displays, the gamma buffers are used to buffer reference voltages set up using a resistor string into the column drivers. These voltages represent the gamma response of the LCD panel Also called a "projection panel," it is a data projector that accepts computer output and displays it on a see-through liquid crystal screen that is placed on top of an overhead projector. See data projector. . The VCOM amplifier is used to buffer a voltage that drives the backplane of the LCD. The VCOM amplifier is specified at 100mA output current. It is designed to drive capacitive loads and features excellent load regulation. Each gamma buffer has rail-to-rail input and output capability and is specified at 30 mA output current per channel. The EL5224C, EL5324C and EL5424C operate with supplies from 5 V to 18 V and consume just 6.5 mA, 7.8 mA and 8.8 mA respectively. The EL5x24C extends Intersil's offering of current gamma buffers and VCOM amplifiers. Existing products include the EL5220C and EL5420C VCOM amplifiers and the EL5x23C family of 4, 8, 10 and 12 channel buffers. Availability and Pricing The EL5224C is available in both 24-pin heatsink thin-shrink small outline package (HTSSOP HTSSOP Thermal Enhanced Thin Shrink Small Outline Package ) and 24-pin leadless plastic package (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 ) packages, priced at $1.60 in 10,000-unit quantities. The EL5324C is $1.76 in 10,000-unit quantities and is available in the 28-pin HTSSOP and 32-pin LPP packages. Also in the 32-pin LPP package, the EL5424C is priced at $1.90 in 10,000-unit quantities. All parts are available now in production quantities. To learn more about Intersil's Elantec LCD display devices and solutions, visit the Intersil web site at: http://www.intersil.com/cda/application_e/0,1293,35,00.html Intersil + Elantec Means More for Our Customers Intersil Corporation is a global semiconductor leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions. The acquisition of Elantec Semiconductor, Inc., expanded Intersil's product portfolios to address four fast growing markets -- flat panel displays, optical storage (CD and DVD recordable DVD recordable and DVD rewritable refer to DVD optical disc formats that can be recorded (written, "burned"), either or rewritable (write multiple times) format written by laser, as compared to DVD-ROM, which is mass-produced by pressing. ), power management, and wireless networking. Intersil brings added customer value in providing complete silicon, software and reference design solutions to new products that enhance the computing experience for people wherever they live, work or travel. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the company's web site and career page at http://www.intersil.com |
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