ZiLOG's New UltraSlim IrDA Transceivers Enable Financial Messaging With AlwaysOn Technology.Business Editors/High Tech Writers CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001 SIR, MIR Transceivers Feature Industry's Lowest Power Consumption, Smallest Package for Infrared Connectivity up to 1 Meter ZiLOG,(R) Inc., the Extreme Connectivity(TM) Company, today announced the first devices in its new UltraSlim(TM) IrDA transceiver (TRANSmitter reCEIVER) An electronic device or circuit that transmits and receives analog or digital signals. It comes in many forms; for example, a transponder on a satellite, a network adapter in the computer or the circuits in a cellphone. family designed to bring always-on, always power-efficient infrared connectivity to the most compact portable electronics systems. With the advent of Infrared Financial Messaging, people will be paying at the gas pump, vending machine vending machine, coin-operated, automatic device for selling goods. Many vending machines are capable of making change, and some of the more sophisticated ones accept paper money or credit cards. and grocery store with their IrDA-enabled mobile phones and PDAs. For convenience, users will want the IrDA function of their device ready to use without fumbling through multiple menus, as in most current mobile telephones. ZiLOG's AlwaysOn(TM) technology keeps the transceiver power consumption in the idle (or "Listen") state so low that leaving it on has a negligible effect on battery life. "The ZHX1403 and ZHX3403 are the smallest SIR and MIR transceivers available in their classes, and their incredibly low typical listen current is at least 12 times lower than the competition's," said Al Hamilton Al Hamilton (born August 20, 1946 in Flin Flon, Manitoba) is a former Canadian ice hockey defenceman. After several seasons with the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL, Al joined the World Hockey Association (WHA)'s Alberta Oilers for their first season in 1972-73. , Vice President of ZiLOG's Wireless Connectivity business line. "As a result, both transceivers not only save space on the PCB PCB: see polychlorinated biphenyl. PCB in full polychlorinated biphenyl Any of a class of highly stable organic compounds prepared by the reaction of chlorine with biphenyl, a two-ring compound. , but they also use power so efficiently that users no longer have to worry about enabling and disabling dis·a·ble tr.v. dis·a·bled, dis·a·bling, dis·a·bles 1. To deprive of capability or effectiveness, especially to impair the physical abilities of. 2. Law To render legally disqualified. the infrared ports on their systems in order to save on battery life." The ZHX1403, the smallest SIR transceiver providing a 1-meter link distance, is designed for use in PDAs, portable printers, handheld computers, instrumentation and medical electronics. The ZHX3403, specifically designed to support IrDA-Data MIR mode, will be used in mobile phones, pagers, PDAs and similar products. It is the smallest transceiver on the market to offer the full 1.15 megabits per second (unit) megabits per second - (Mbps, Mb/s) Millions of bits per second. A unit of data rate. 1 Mb/s = 1,000,000 bits per second (not 1,048,576). E.g. Ethernet can carry 10 Mbps. data rates specified for 20- and 30-cm links by the IrDA's IrMC standard. Dimensions for the ZHX1403 and ZHX3403 are just 7.3 mm by 2.8 mm, with a 1.9mm height profile. Designed to operate with minimal battery power and from operating voltages of 1.8 V to 3.6 V, both devices feature an extraordinarily low typical listen current of 6 (mu)A. Enabled by ZiLOG's exclusive AlwaysOn(TM) technology, the minimal power requirement for "ready to receive" mode allows users to keep the IrDA port A transmitter/receiver for infrared signals. See IrDA. on their handheld or portable systems active at all times without significant impact on battery life, making it more convenient to use infrared connectivity. Even in full-on receive mode, both devices draw miniscule min·is·cule adj. Variant of minuscule. Adj. 1. miniscule - very small; "a minuscule kitchen"; "a minuscule amount of rain fell" minuscule typical levels of current: 100 (mu)A for the ZHX1403 and 210 (mu)A for the ZHX3403 -- a fraction of the current required by the next most efficient devices on the market. Both the ZHX1403 and ZHX3403 combine an IRED (InfraRed Emitting Diode) An LED that emits infrared light. IREDs are widely used in audio and video remote controls as well as the IrDA ports on computers and peripherals. Remote controls typically transmit at very low data rates over distances up to 25 feet. emitter, a PIN photodiode A light sensor (photodetector) that allows current to flow in one direction from one side to the other when it absorbs photons (light). The more light, the more the current. Used to detect light pulses in optical fibers and other light-sensitive applications, it works the opposite of a detector, a digital ac-coupled LED driver, and a high noise immunity receiver/decoder in a single package. An internal current source eliminates the need for a current-limiting resistor resistor, two-terminal electric circuit component that offers opposition to an electric current. Resistors are normally designed and operated so that, with varying levels of current, variations of their resistance values are negligible (see resistance). , reducing the number of packages on the board. Only two external components are required for a complete solution.
Production
-- Available February 2002. Lead times 12-16 weeks for larger
orders. Pricing in 50,000-piece per month quantities for U.S.
delivery is $1.35 for the ZHX1403 and $1.40 for the ZHX3403.
To Order
-- ZiLOG Worldwide Customer Support Center: expedite@zilog.com or
1-877-945-6427
Features
-- Compliant to IrDA Data Specifications
- ZHX1403: SIR (minimum link distance of 1 meter when
connecting to another standard power transceiver)
- ZHX3403: Low Power MIR (min. link distance - 20 cm when
connecting to another IrMC transceiver; 30 cm when
connecting to a standard power transceiver)
-- UltraSlim form factor (7.3 mm L x 2.8 mm W x 1.9 mm H)
-- Only two external components required
-- Low power supply voltage range or 1.8 V to 3.6 V
-- Typical listening current of 6 iA and 10 iA maximum at 3.0 V
(ZiLOG exclusive) for both transceivers
-- Operating temperature range of -30(degrees)C to +85(degrees)C
-- Meets IEC 825-1 Class 1 eye safety specifications
Benefits
-- Saves power and space, resulting in smaller end products that
provide longer usage periods between recharges
-- Minimal power requirement for their "ready to receive"
listening mode means that users can keep the IrDA port on
their handheld or portable systems active at all times without
any significant impact on battery life, making it more
convenient than ever to use infrared connectivity.
About ZiLOG Inc. ZiLOG, the Extreme Connectivity Company, designs, manufactures and markets semiconductor devices for the communications and embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. control markets. Headquartered in Campbell, Calif., ZiLOG employs approximately 900 people worldwide. ZiLOG maintains design centers in Campbell; Austin and Ft. Worth, Texas; Nampa, Idaho Nampa (IPA: [næm pə]) is the largest city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States, and the second largest in the state. Only the capital city, Boise, is larger. ; Seattle, Wash.; and Bangalore, India; advanced manufacturing in Nampa; and test operations in Manila, Philippines. www.zilog.com (c)1999-2001 ZiLOG, Inc. All rights reserved. ZiLOG(R), eZ80(R), Cartezian(R)and Extreme Connectivity(TM) are trademarks of ZiLOG, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and in certain other countries. All other product and or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. Some statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause ZiLOG(TM) actual results and financial position to differ materially. Certain of these statements -- including those related to a downturn in our industry; our history of losses; our ability to introduce and sell new products; our ability to effectively compete in our industry; our ability to maintain manufacturing efficiency and avoid manufacturing difficulties; and changes in technologies and consumption patterns -- could vary materially based on a variety of factors, including anticipated bookings, the general health of the economy and other factors more fully discussed in the company's filings with the SEC, including its 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. . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. The company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any statements to reflect any change in the company's expectations or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. |
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