Photo Detector IC targets home DVD player market.August 21, 2003 - Model SP8042 features 7 channels, 55 MHz bandwidth, and operating current of 10.5 mA. With low output noise level of -80 dBm, unit allows for data recovery at very low light levels and support for lower reflectivity DVD+RW/-RW media. Built-in media switch selects 1 of 2 photo detector arrays, for either CD or DVD. In addition to standard COB packaging, Model SP8042 is offered in wafer shipments.
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Original Press release
Sipex Corp.
223 S. Hillview Dr.
Miliptas, CA, 95035-1701
USA
Sipex Introduces Photo Detector IC for Home DVD Players
Sipex Corporation today announced its first photo detector IC specially designed for the home DVD player market. The SP8042 features 7 channels, 55MHz bandwidth, and the industry's lowest operating current of 10.5mA. With a low output noise level of -80dBm, the SP8042 allows for data recovery at very low light levels and support for lower reflectivity DVD+RW/-RW media. A built-in media switch selects one of two photo detector arrays, for either CD or DVD. In addition to standard COB packaging, the SP8042 is offered in wafer shipments, providing flexibility for customers to leverage their own low-cost assembly processes.
For more information, you can visit our website for the full press release.
http://www.sipex.com/news/pr_20030819.htm
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