Power Controller meets FCC mandate for new set-top boxes.
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Model MIC2569YQS provides power to CableCard(TM) 2.0 cards in CableCard host systems. Controller is designed for use in high volume consumer electronics. Unit adheres to FCC mandate requiring cable providers to fully utilize CableCard(TM) 2.0 specifications. Features include S-Mode and M-Mode video support, built in current limiting, soft-start switching at turn on, and break-before-make when changing between different voltage supplies.
Original Press Release:
Micrel Launches World's First CableCard 2.0 Integrated Power Switch and Controller Built into a Single Chip
Device Is Only Integrated Circuit On The Market Adhering To FCC Mandate Requiring CableCard(TM) 2.0 On All New Set-Top Boxes
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 24 - Micrel Inc., (NASDAQ:MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today launched the MIC2569YQS, a CableCard 2.0 Power Controller designed for use in CableCard applications. The new IC is part of Micrel's wide and diverse family of Mixed Signal products and an ideal solution for high volume consumer electronics makers of digital cable receivers, DTV/ HDTVs, digital DVR STBs, and digital satellite receiver applications. The device is currently available in volume quantities and is priced at $3.31 for 1K quantities. A free evaluation board is also available.
On July 1, 2007, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) enacted a Congressional mandate that dictates cable providers fully utilize the CableCard(TM) 2.0 specification in new set-top boxes. The idea behind the mandate is to give consumers a choice between continuing to rent set-top boxes from cable providers or purchasing such units from third-party providers. The Micrel solution is the only integrated circuit on the market that addresses this new mandate and the CableCard 2.0 specification.
"Micrel's CableCard 2.0 Power Controller has received wide customer acceptance and is the only all-in-one IC CableCard 2.0 Power Controller solution available today," noted John Lee, Director, Mixed Signal products, Micrel. "In addition, a major STB manufacturer has received a coveted CableLabs® certification in both dual S-Mode and M-Mode DVR for a STB containing the Micrel device. This is the only STB to-date to receive such a certification."
Micrel's MIC2569YQS is designed to supply power to CableCard 2.0 cards in CableCard host systems. The device supports both S-Mode (Single Stream Video) and M-Mode (Multiple Stream Video) through a simple-to-control parallel interface. All voltage switching is soft-start at turn-on and break-before-make when changing between different voltage supplies. Output capacitors may be discharged during internal shunting of FETs. Built-in current limiting protects both VCC and VPP output lines of the host system from card faults and accidental short circuits. The IC also provides a FAULT/signal to indicate that an over-current or fault condition exists and is equipped with internal thermal monitoring circuitry to protect the device itself in the event of a sustained over-current condition.
The MIC2569YQS is available in a space saving 16 pin QSOP package.
About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc., is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com/.
Source: Micrel Inc. CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel, Inc., +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com Web site: http://www.micrel.com/
