TDK Semiconductor Introduces New High Performance IC for SCART Switching; Performs for Both Analog Audio and Video Signals.TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 1998--TDK Semiconductor Corp., a leader in the design and manufacture of communication semiconductors for worldwide markets, is introducing the first in its new line of multimedia products, a new high performance IC specifically designed to manage the SCART Scart or SCART Noun Electronics a plug-and-socket system which carries pictures and sound, used in home entertainment systems switching function for European applications. The new device, designated the AVPro(TM) 5003, is a low cost IC that implements a complete three-SCART interface and control in a single chip. The AVPro 5003 accepts analog audio and video inputs from three external sources, typically a video encoder IC, an auxiliary SCART connector (Syndicat Français des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radio et Télévision connector) An audio visual connector used to hook up VCRs and DVD players to TV sets and audio equipment. , and a VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. SCART connector. The input signals from these sources are presented to a set of internal multiplexers that perform the SCART switching function. The device provides outputs to drive a TV SCART connector and a RF modulator. The video outputs are buffered to drive 150 (OMEGA) loads. The audio outputs are buffered to provide 2 Vrms output into 600 ohms. According to Tim Jackson, vice president of TDK TDK Türk Dil Kurumu (Turkish Language Council) TDK The Dark Knights (gaming clan) TDK Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo KK (TDK Electronics Co. Ltd. Semiconductor's multimedia business unit: "The new AVPro 5003 offers the highest level of integration available for SCART control. In addition to providing all of the switching functions for three SCART connectors, the 5003 also integrates the output drivers for both the audio and the video signals. The use of a +/-5V supply on the audio drivers further eliminates the need for the large AC coupling capacitors typically used in SCART implementations." The AVPro 5003 is controlled using an industry standard I2C I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit I2C Intelligent Interface Controller I2C Intelligent Controller serial interface with future options to support simple three-wire interfaces. Typical product applications for the device include digital satellite and cable receivers, televisions and other TV peripherals. The device is available in a 64-lead 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. package. Samples and evaluation boards are currently available, with production planned for September 1998. Pricing for the 5003 is less than $4 in 10,000 unit quantities. Additional product information and the name of the closest representative can be obtained by visiting the company's Web site at http://www.tsc.tdk.com, sending an e-mail to support@tsc.tdk.com or by calling 714/508-8800. TDK Semiconductor, part of the $5 billion plus TDK Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TDK), is a leader in advanced technology IC solutions for communications markets. The company designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions for LAN/WAN LAN/WAN Local Area Network/Wide Area Network , embedded modem and set-top box applications. Its products are used globally for connectivity and data acquisition.
CONTACT: TDK Semiconductor Corp.
Mark Jorgensen, 714/508-8821
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