Development of Dedicated Chipset for Intel Atom Processor
ROHM and OKI Semiconductor have jointly developed a dedicated chipset supporting the Intel Atom processor E6xx Series formally known as Tunnel Creek. The new chipset combines a power management IC, clock generator IC as well as input/output hub IC. Rohm power management IC (PMIC) supplies all of the voltage rails that is required not only for the Intel Atom processor E6xx series and the Intel Platform Controller Hub EG20T, but also for the DDR2 memory and BIOS-storage SPI Flash connected to the Intel Chip. Additionally, it controls start-up and power down sequencing, eliminating any needs for an external microcontroller on a CPLD which is normally required in most conventional x86 processor designs. The Rohm Clock generator IC (CGIC) provides all of the clocks needed by the Intel chip and the controller hub, plus by commonly employed external devices such as SATA, USB, etc. Read more
Joint development of New Electronic Paper Display Controller by Epson and E Ink
Seiko Epson and E Ink Corporation unveiled the jointly developed EDP Controller IC. The newly developed S1D13522 will provide a high performance as well as space saving solution for E Ink’s Vizplex-enabled electronic paper displays. The Epson and E Ink energy saving screen technology which can be found in most major electronic reader devices has been instrumental in rapid growth of the eReader market helping with expansion of mobile applications such as eBook, eNewspapers, tablet PCs, laptop secondary displays, eNotebooks and eDirctionaries. Read more
