Motorola 68EC000 embedded processor selected by Lexmark to power new color inkjet printer.AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 1996--Motorola's (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MOT) High Performance Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Division (HPESD) Thursday announced that the MC68EC000 embedded processor A CPU chip used in a system other than a general purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such chips are used by the billions every year in a myriad of products. See embedded system. is being used by Lexmark International Inc. to power its new inkjet printer A printer that propels droplets of ink directly onto the medium. Today, almost all inkjet printers produce color. Low-end inkjets use three ink colors (cyan, magenta and yellow), but produce a composite black that is often muddy. , the Color Jetprinter 2050. The MC68EC000 equips the Lexmark printer with a cost-effective edge in the highly competitive retail marketplace, satisfying the demand for compact home and office peripheral equipment. As the newest color inkjet model from Lexmark, the Color Jetprinter 2050 features include a 600 by 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) four-color image and Lexmark's Windows printing system The host-based printing function in Windows. The Windows Printing System is used to generate output for low-cost inkjet and laser printers that do not have built-in CPUs. See host-based printing and Windows Print Manager. . "The 68000 Family continues to provide cost-effective solutions for embedded applications as demonstrated by Lexmark's selection of the Motorola 68EC000 embedded processor to power its new color inkjet printer," said Mike Frawley, manager of marketing and systems engineering at Motorola's High Performance Embedded Systems Division. "In addition, High Performance is aggressively developing new products and strategies to extend its leadership position in the imaging market." The 68EC000 is a low-power HCMOS HCMOS High-Density Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor HCMOS High Density Cmos HCMOS High Speed Cmos derivative of the 68000 microprocessor, optimized for cost-effective embedded processing, and represents the lowest-cost entry point to any 32-bit architecture. Coupled with efficient support for high-level languages and real-time operating systems, the 68EC000 provides unparalleled compatible migration paths to higher performance. Building on the heritage of the legendary 68000's universally recognized reputation as the de facto [Latin, In fact.] In fact, in deed, actually. This phrase is used to characterize an officer, a government, a past action, or a state of affairs that must be accepted for all practical purposes, but is illegal or illegitimate. industry standard, the 68EC000 is complemented by the largest portfolio or integrated tool solutions in the embedded market Refers to custom-designed, computer-based devices and applications that perform a fixed set of tasks. It may refer to cellphones and other handhelds, network appliances (routers, access points, modems) and myriad consumer electronics products. . The 68EC000 core is available as part of FlexCore, Motorola's cell-based custom design and manufacturing program. FlexCore was established to enable customers to cost-effectively develop market or application optimized processor solutions. The FlexCore program allows customers to incorporate proprietary circuitry around a microprocessor core of their choice, leveraging Motorola's comprehensive array of hardware and software tools, design expertise and manufacturing capabilities. With 1995 worldwide sales of $8.5 billion, Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector is committed to enabling its customers' success by providing systems solutions, processes and services to anticipate and respond to changing technologies and market dynamics. As the largest U.S.-based, broad-line semiconductor supplier, Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector delivers global resources, product design and development expertise and the highest-quality technology solutions to its customers. Motorola semiconductors power automobiles, communications and computing systems, and millions of other consumer products. CONTACT: Motorola Bob Hall, 512/891-6345 or Capital Relations Inc. Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Quintanilla, 805/230-8212 bonnie@caprel.com (e-mail) |
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