Single-Chip Switch Solution combines USB and audio signals.

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While PI3USB411 is used for switching 2 audio signals (right and left) or USB data through single socket, PI3USB412 is used for switching 2 audio signals (right and left) from 2 different sources or USB data through single socket. Both support USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed, and Hi-Fi audio signals. Supplied in Pb-free, 3.5 x 1.5 mm TDFN packaging, products offer over 600 MHz bandwidth for USB channels and are suited for handheld applications.



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Industry First Single-Chip Switch Solution Combines Support for USB 2.0 High Speed and Audio Signals



SAN JOSE, Calif., June 27 -- Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:PSEM), a worldwide preferred supplier of high-speed integrated circuits and frequency control products, today announced the launch of two single-chip solutions that support USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed, USB 2.0 High Speed and high fidelity audio signals, captured on tiny 3.5mm x 1.5mm TDFN packaging. The devices are ideal for handheld applications including mobile phones and MP3 players.

The PI3USB411 is used for switching two audio signals (right and left) or USB data through a single socket, while the PI3USB412 is used for switching two audio signals (R&L) from two different sources, or USB data through a single socket. The devices feature USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed and USB 2.0 High Speed support, High Bandwidth (>600MHz for USB channels), Sub-1-ohm Ron (0.5-ohm typical) for audio channels, as well as significant off-isolation and crosstalk for all channels.

"The use of USB ports in audio applications is widely adapted in today's popular handheld designs," said Shaf Rahman, director of switch and interface marketing. "Pericom has developed a unique, combined audio/USB 2.0 High Speed, single-chip solution that helps keep the size down on these mobile products, while minimizing the need for extra external ports. This is another first-to- market design from the Pericom engineering team and is well suited for the rapidly expanding mobile terminal markets."

Availability and Pricing:

These devices are lead-free and green, in full production today, with pricing of $0.50 in 10,000 unit quantities. Samples, datasheets, application note, IBIS models, and additional information can be found by visiting the company website. http://www.pericom.com/assp

Pericom Semiconductor Corporation offers customers worldwide the industry's most complete silicon and quartz based solutions for the Computing, Communications, and Consumer market segments. Our broad portfolio of innovative analog, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits, along with our SaRonix and eCERA frequency control products are essential in the timing, transferring, routing, and translating of high-speed signals that are required by today's ever-increasing speed and bandwidth demanding applications. Company headquarters are in San Jose, California, with design centers and technical sales offices located globally. http://www.pericom.com/

CONTACT: Shaf Rahman, Marketing, +1-408-435-0800, ext. 259, or srahman@pericom.com, or David Hurd, Public Relations, +1-408-435-0800, ext. 321, or dhurd@pericom.com, both of Pericom Semiconductor Corp.

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