Switches route LVDS signals to flat panel display.

Press Release Summary:



Compatible with LVDS physical layer standard ANSI/TIA/EIA-644, Models PI2LVD412 and PI2LVD512 are differential 2:1 mux/demux LVDS signal switches that address 18-bit displays with 4-differential channels and 24-bit displays with 5-differential channels, respectively. Units feature -3 dB bandwidth at greater than 2.5 Gbps, less than 10 ps bit-to-bit skew, and high ESD tolerance. With switches, users can upgrade graphics power of notebook computers.



Original Press Release:



Pericom Tackles LVDS Video Signal Routing With Two New High-Bandwidth Switches



SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23 /-- Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:PSEM), a worldwide preferred supplier of high-speed integrated circuits and frequency control products, today announced release of an industry unique pair of LVDS Signal Routing Switches that feature high-bandwidth, low signal degradation, high ESD tolerance, and are fully compatible with the LVDS physical layer standard ANSI/TIA/EIA-644.

PI2LVD412 and PI2LVD512 are Differential 2:1 Mux/DeMux LVDS Signal Switches, and can address 18-bit displays (4-differential channels), as well as 24-bit displays (5-differential channels) respectively. LVDS provides a high-bandwidth, robust, economical digital interface for high-resolution flat panel displays, and is used in the majority of today's SVGA and XGA based notebook and sub-notebook computers.

Pericom's PI2LVD412 and 512 can route all required signals from two LVDS sources to a single LVDS flat panel display. Using this solution, a notebook manufacturer can allow consumers to easily upgrade the graphics power of their notebook instead of buying a new notebook. These unique devices can also allow a notebook to run video such as a DVD without having to boot-up the operating system.

"The major market segment that we see today for Pericom's LVDS signal switches is in notebook applications where we are already designed-in at some major customers, and the top two graphics chipset suppliers. The switches are being used to enable a 'one touch' feature that helps to save power and bypasses booting the OS, allowing users to, for instance, watch DVD movies. The switches are also designed to allow a 'flexible graphics' feature which enables users to easily upgrade the graphics power of their notebook without buying a new notebook," said Shaf Rahman, Director of Switch and Interface Marketing.

Key Features:
-- 4-differential channel, and 5-differential channel 2:1 Mux/DeMux
-- Low signal attenuation of LVDS signal
-- High ESD, 8kV HBM protection
-- Great off-isolation and Crosstalk
-- Low bit-to-bit skew (<10ps)
-- High -3dB Bandwidth (>2.5Gbps)
-- Flexible routing with a single bit control
-- Pb-free and Green Packaging

Availability and Pricing:
These devices are lead-free & Green and in full production today, with prices ranging from $1.35 to $1.75 in bulk quantities and can be purchased through our international sales partners www.pericom.com/contact. Samples, datasheets, application note, IBIS models, and additional information can be found by visiting the company website. www.pericom.com/video

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

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

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