Xionics' XipChip System-On-A-Chip for MFPs Featured in Ricoh's New Desktop Printer/Copier.BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 1998-- Single Chip Slashes OEMs' Controller Costs, Gives Users No-Waiting, Concurrent MFP (MultiFunction Printer, MultiFunction Peripheral) See all-in-one and MFD. Functionality Xionics Document Technologies, 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 :XION) today announced that Ricoh is developing the first desktop printer-copier powered by Xionics' XipChip(tm), the first system-on-a-chip for multifunction peripherals (MFPs) designed to deliver no-waiting, concurrent operation for scan, copy, fax and print. Ricoh Bizworks 406 is the first in a series of office products to leverage the combined imaging, data management and scalability of XipChip and Xionics' Intelligent Peripheral System(tm) operating system. XipChip integrates for the first time the functions of multiple processing units and device interfaces into a single controller chip for MFPs. Developed in conjunction with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Microelectronics' ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. Partners Program, XipChip integrates IBM's PowerPC(tm) RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. core with an advanced image processor, along with JBIG JBIG - Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group lossless See lossless compression. (algorithm, compression) lossless - A term describing a data compression algorithm which retains all the information in the data, allowing it to be recovered perfectly by decompression. Unix compress and GNU gzip perform lossless compression. compression/ decompression and scan data processing. It does so on a single chip with a unique mixture of processor, memory, bus and interface elements. The new chip solves a major development problem for OEMs: how to build more functionality and performance into all-in-one devices without adding significantly to the cost or time-to-market. "XipChip effectively obsoletes traditional multicomponent approaches to controller design," said Pete Simone, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Xionics. "By achieving this level of integration and parallel processing power, XipChip enables OEMs to design all-in-one devices at lower price points while still producing quality output at speeds typically associated with high-priced, dedicated printer/copiers. The office computing market will finally get true MFP performance." Ricoh Bizworks 406 is the laser-based MFP that offers printing and superior digital copying functions. The unit has a print resolution of enhanced 1200 x 600 dpi at 6 ppm and uses an embedded PCL (Printer Command Language) The page description language for HP LaserJet printers. It has become a de facto standard used in many printers and typesetters. PCL Level 5, introduced with the LaserJet III in 1990, also supports Compugraphic's Intellifont scalable fonts. 5e compatible print architecture. As a copier, Ricoh Bizworks 406 can produce copy documents at enhanced 600 x 600 dpi resolution at 6 cpm with excellent quality (two photo modes) and make up to 99 copies with a reduction/ enlargement range of 50% to 200%. The Bizworks 406 is very attractive product since it is one of only a few flatbed MFPs and it delivers exceptional performance and value for the growing SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. and small workgroup market. In addition to XipChip, Ricoh Bizworks 406 features Xionics' Intelligent Peripheral System, an object-oriented operating system An operating system that is based on objects. See object-oriented programming. that allows OEMs to scale up and down as needed as needed prn. See prn order. to chose the right feature sets for their devices. IPS/2000 offers an integrated printing application that includes PostScript(tm) and PCL compatible languages as well as scan, copy and fax applications. Ricoh, the first customer to ship XipChip in a device, is scheduled to deliver multifunction peripherals for the SOHO and small workgroup market in the fall of this year. About Ricoh Ricoh Company, Ltd., is one of the world's leading manufacturers of office equipment including copiers, facsimiles, multifunctional image processing systems, computer systems, electronic components and optical equipment. The Ricoh Group conducts global operations with 360 subsidiaries and affiliates including production, sales, and research and development. As of March 1997, the Ricoh Group employed over 65,000 people worldwide and had annual revenues of more than $10 billion. About Xionics Xionics is a leading developer of innovative silicon and software for printing, scanning, copying, processing and transmitting documents to computer peripherals. Xionics partners with the industry's leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Ricoh, Xerox, Canon, Seiko Epson and Sharp, to develop peripherals that provide the performance, output quality and network connectivity for today's office computing market. Xionics also markets, through a worldwide distribution channel, board-level image printing, scanning and viewing acceleration products for production document imaging applications. The Company's corporate headquarters is based in Burlington, Mass., with offices in San Jose, Calif., Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom. -0- Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking and preliminary statements which are subject to risks and uncertainties including without limitation those discussed in Xionics' 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. dated September 29, 1997, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Xionics is a registered trademark and XipChip and IPS/2000 are trademarks of Xionics Document Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other company and product names ore trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Xionics Document Technologies, Inc. Scott Dockendorff, 781/229-7082 sdockendorff@xionics.com OR Bridgeman Communications Dan Dent, 617/742-7270 dan@bridgeman.com |
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