I/O Port Expander targets audio/video applications.

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Designed as companion chip for MOST® Intelligent Network Interface Controllers, Model OS85650 expands A/V capability for automotive infotainment devices. Featuring multiple interfaces, 1.5 Gbit/s routing engine, and DTCP co-processor, device routes data streams simultaneously between application I/O interfaces, including MediaLB®, HBI, TSI, SPI, and I²S. Co-processor autonomously encrypts and decrypts up to 8 multiple synchronous and isochronous data channels routed through device.



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SMSC Introduces Low-Cost, High-Performance I/O Port Expander and DTCP Co-Processor for MOST® Networks



OS85650 Expands Audio/Video Capability for Next Generation Automotive Infotainment Devices

SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity(TM) solutions, today announced the OS85650 I/O companion chip for MOST® Intelligent Network Interface Controllers (INICs). With its multiple interfaces, powerful routing engine and the DTCP co-processor, the OS85650 can be used for various audio and video applications such as Head Units, Rear Seat Entertainment, Amplifiers, TV-Tuners and Video Displays. The OS85650 works together with SMSC INICs for all MOST speed grades (MOST25, MOST50 and MOST150) and can replace many of today's expensive FPGA solutions.

"With its expanded communication ports, this companion chip allows the INIC family to stay cost optimized in providing minimal application interfaces at a low pin count," said Stefan Lux, Product Marketing Manager for SMSC's Automotive group. "Together with the INIC, the OS85650 offers a complete solution for network applications, including data exchange on MOST networks." The primary function of the OS85650 is to route data streams simultaneously between industry standard application I/O interfaces, including MediaLB® (3-Pin and 6-Pin), HBI, TSI, SPI and I²S. It is the first MediaLB 6-Pin device that supports all features of the MOST150 multimedia network. Together with the 16 bit parallel Host Bus Interface (HBI), it enables a high-speed connection between the INIC150 and multiple External Host Controllers (EHCs) with over 300Mbit/s. It is also possible to use the OS85650 as a bridge between MediaLB 6-Pin and MediaLB 3-Pin devices.

The high-performance routing engine operates at an internal speed up to 1.5 GBit/s. It is able to route on top of the standard MOST network communication, Ethernet IP packets, multiple MPEG-TS and several high quality 7.1 audio streams. The Digital Transmission Content Protection (DTCP) co-processor autonomously encrypts and decrypts up to 8 multiple synchronous and isochronous data channels routed through the device. It includes full AKE functionality and supports both M6 and AES-128 cipher engines according to DTCP for MOST and DTCP-IP. This content protection is required for high quality audio and video content, like DVD, Blu-ray Disc(TM) and HD-Broadcasting Services.

Availability:

In addition to the OS85652, a pin-compatible version without a DTCP coprocessor is available. Samples of the OS85650 and the OS85652 are available now.

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About SMSC's Automotive Product Line:

SMSC's Automotive Information Systems is a supplier of TrueAuto(TM) networking and infotainment semiconductor solutions to major automakers, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Hyundai/Kia, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, Toyota and Volvo. SMSC is a founding member of the MOST Cooperation, a cooperative of automakers, automotive systems architects and manufacturers and key components suppliers working to extend and refine the MOST® standard for the evolving requirements of automotive multimedia networking. Additional information is available at www.smsc-ais.com.

About SMSC:

Many of the world's most successful global technology companies rely upon SMSC as a go-to resource for semiconductor system solutions that span analog, digital and mixed-signal technologies. Leveraging substantial intellectual property, integration expertise and a comprehensive global infrastructure, SMSC solves design challenges and delivers performance, space, cost and time-to-market advantages to its customers. SMSC's application focus targets key vertical markets including consumer electronics, automotive, PC and industrial applications. The Company has developed leadership positions in its select markets by providing application specific solutions such as mixed-signal embedded controllers, non-PCI Ethernet, ARCNET, MOST® and Hi-Speed USB.

SMSC is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York with operations in North America, Asia and Europe. Engineering design centers are located in Arizona, New York, Texas and Karlsruhe, Germany. Additional information is available at

http://www.smsc.com.

SMSC and MOST are registered trademarks and Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity and TrueAuto are trademarks of Standard Microsystems Corporation. Product names and company names are trademarks of their respective holders.

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