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San Jose, CA, 2005-07-18 - Pericom Semiconductor
Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEM), a worldwide preferred supplier of high-speed integrated circuits and frequency control devices, has expanded its
translator portfolio with a patented, advanced Universal Level Shifter (ULS) technology that allows customers to use a bi-directional automatic direction
sensor for supporting different voltage levels being designed into next-generation applications.
The new PI4ULS3V16(M) and
PI4ULS3V08(M) family of voltage translators were
designed to translate signals with a data rate of up to 160 Mbps under industrial
temperature
conditions. The devices can also drive signals 10 to 20 inches
on either side of the device, depending on the capacitive loading, frequencies,
and
the selected driver's strength. Each port has its own supply voltage, which
can be set within the range of 1.4V to 3.6V. In addition to providing
voltage
translation, these devices can also be used as a 16-bit or 8-bit bus driver
with 12mA of drive strength per bit. Devices named using the
letter 'M'
were developed with an advanced packaging option that makes them ideal for
the mobile handset market because of the tiny 3 x 6mm
TQFN and TFBGA package
sizes.
"Pericom has developed an innovative new technology in its new PI4ULS
family of products
by providing a voltage level shifter with an automatic direction
sensor," said Shaf Rahman, Director of Marketing for Switch & Interface
Products. "Each
bit within a product will have its own automatic direction sensing circuitry;
therefore, each bit can independently translate
data from one IC to another
without any direction control signals. This means that two IC's can drive a
signal simultaneously, as long as they are
driving different bits. The implementation
of this new advanced technology is accomplished by using two drive strengths
per bit along with a bus
hold implementation" Rahman continued.
Key Features:
- Universal bi-directional level shifting with automatic
direction control
- Designed for low voltage operation: 1.4V to 3.6V
- Fast bus speeds up to 160 Mbps
- Independent
translation of each bit
- Each supply rail is configurable over supply range
- ESD Protection exceeds JESD22
- Advanced Packaging: Lead-Free & Green TFBGA, TQFN, TSSOP
Availability & Pricing:
Free
samples, datasheets, IBIS, product presentation, application note, and technical
support are available today through the company website with full
production
beginning in August 2005. Pricing is $1.50 in 10K unit quantities.
- PI4ULS3V16 (16-bit Universal Level Shifter
w/Automatic Direction Sensor)
- PI4ULS3V16M (16-bit Universal Level Shifter w/Automatic Direction Sensor
designed for Mobile
applications)
- PI4ULS3V08 (8-bit Universal Level Shifter w/Automatic Direction Sensor)
- PI4ULS3V08M (8-bit Universal Level
Shifter w/Automatic Direction Sensor designed
for Mobile applications)
Product Web page
www.pericom.com/uls
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About Pericom
Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEM) enables serial connectivity with the industry's most complete solutions for the computing, communications and consumer market segments. Pericom's analog, digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits, along with its SaRonix-eCera frequency control products are essential in the timing, switching, bridging and conditioning of high-speed signals required by today's ever-increasing speed and bandwidth demanding applications. Company headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with design centers and technical sales and support offices globally.
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