SMSC Introduces the LPC47N350 Keyboard and System Controller with LPC PortSwitch Interface for Notebook PCs.Business and Technology Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2002 Standard Microsystems Corporation (Nasdaq: SMSC SMSC Short Message Service Center SMSC Standard Microsystems Corporation (New York) SMSC Spiritual Moral Social Cultural (education) SMSC Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic ) today introduced the LPC (language) LPC - A variant of C designed ca 1988 to program LP MUDs. 47N350 Keyboard and System Controller for legacy-free notebook PCs at WinHEC 2002. The LPC47N350, a high performance, 8051-based keyboard and system controller with on-board flash, is the second SMSC device to feature SMSC's LPC PortSwitch(TM) interface. The LPC PortSwitch interface is a unique, hot-switchable external LPC interface that enables the design of cost-effective, full-featured port replication and docking solutions. SMSC, a WinHEC 2002 sponsor, is demonstrating the LPC PortSwitch interface at the conference, which runs through April 18th. The LPC47N350 incorporates a Serial Peripheral Interface (communications, hardware) Serial Peripheral Interface - (SPI) A serial interface in which a master device supplies clock pulses to exchanges data serially with a slave over two data wires (Master-Slave and Slave-Master). (SPI (1) (Stateful Packet Inspection) See stateful inspection. (2) (Service Provider Interface) The programming interface for developing Windows drivers under WOSA. ) and two I2C/SMBus controllers. The industry-standard SPI facilitates communication with direct battery management solutions and also allows the LPC47N350 to communicate with and control a wide variety of third-party companion devices, including ADCs, DACs, and EEPROMS. The I2C Bus (Inter-IC bus) A two-line bus that is widely used to connect chips together on a printed circuit board. Also called the "I-squared-C bus" and developed by Philips in the 1980s, it is used as a control bus for every variety of chip from sensors to microprocessors. combined with the System Management Bus (SMBus) protocol can be used for inter-chip communications in applications such as Power Management, Alert Management, Command/Control, and Status Communication. In addition to supporting legacy-free notebook PC designs, the LPC47N350 also fits a legacy-free transition strategy. The designer can use a two-chip solution - the LPC47N350 combined with the LPC47N227 for optional I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output support - and evolve to legacy-free using the LPC47N350 only. Robert Hollingsworth, SMSC's Senior Vice President for Advanced I/O Products, stated, "We are very excited to be offering the LPC47N350 with its LPC PortSwitch interface technology. In addition to being an excellent match for the fast-growing thin-and-light notebook segment, we believe this device will enable the design of many innovative mobile PC computing solutions in the very near future." For Trusted Computer solutions, embedded CMOS memory (1) A small, battery-backed memory bank in a computer that holds configuration settings. See BIOS setup. (2) Memory made of CMOS. See CMOS. in the LPC47N350 allows for the restricted-access storage of encrypted keys. In recognition of the importance of BIOS support, the LPC47N350 is introduced with full BIOS support by Phoenix and Insyde, the leading BIOS vendors for notebook computers. Price, Package and Availability The LPC47N350 is available in both 128-pin QFP (Quad FlatPack) A square, surface mount chip package that has leads on all four sides and comes in several varieties. PQFP (Plastic QFP) may refer to all of the following QFP types. All quad flatpacks use gull-wing leads, except for the CQFP, which stick straight out. and VTQFP VTQFP Very Thin Quad Flat Package packages. The LPC47N350-NC (128 QFP) is priced at $9.75 and the LPC47N350-NE (128 VTQFP) is priced at $10.50 in production quantities. Samples of the LPC47N350-NE are available immediately, as are a full suite of software drivers, evaluation boards and field application engineering support. Samples of the LPC47N350-NC will be available shortly. The LPC47N350 data brief, as well as technical information on SMSC's other products, is available on SMSC's web site at http://www.smsc.com. Please contact your local SMSC sales office for more information. About SMSC SMSC provides Real World Connectivity(TM) solutions for a broad range of high-speed communication and computing applications. Leveraging a vast intellectual property portfolio and an extensive history in the design of the world's most preferred Advanced Input/Output products, SMSC delivers integrated hardware and software solutions to manage systems and connect peripherals within today's rapidly evolving computing architectures. SMSC works with industry leading OEMs to combine advanced digital, mixed-signal and analog functionality into Application Specific Standard Products. The Company's Embedded Products connect people, machines and information. SMSC delivers integrated Ethernet and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 solutions, along with a diverse range of other products, for network printers, set-top boxes, home gateway products, car navigation See GPS. systems, cellular base stations, USB peripherals and more. SMSC is based in Hauppauge, New York Hauppauge (pronounced /hɔpɔg/) is a hamlet in the Town of Islip and the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County, New York, United States. and maintains offices worldwide, including locations in North America, Asia, Europe and Japan. SMSC operates engineering design centers in San Jose, CA, Hauppauge, NY and Austin, TX. More information about the Company is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.smsc.com. Forward Looking Statements Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this announcement are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing and the effect of changing economic conditions. SMSC competes in the semiconductor industry, which has historically been characterized by intense competition, rapid technological change, cyclical market patterns, price erosion and periods of mismatched supply and demand. In addition, sales of many of the Company's products depend largely on sales of personal computers and peripheral devices and reductions in the rate of growth of the PC and Embedded markets could adversely affect its operating results. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the SEC. Investors are advised to read the Company's Annual Report on 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 quarterly reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly those sections entitled "Other Factors That May Affect Future Operating Results" for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. Standard Microsystems is a registered trademark and SMSC, PortSwitch and Real World Connectivity are trademarks of Standard Microsystems Corporation. Product names and company names are the trademarks of their respective holders. |
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