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EPSON EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH (EEG) and EPSON ELECTRONICS AMERICA (EEA) today unveiled the S1C38000 system-on-chip (SoC), a single chip solution integrating an ARM720T processor core with EPSON's industry-leading S1D13706 (formerly SED1376) color/monochrome LCD graphics controller.

As a complete, single-chip SoC, the S1C38000 provides a dedicated 112Kbyte embedded display buffer offering substantial performance increases over other devices using "shared" memory architectures. Targeted to improve the performance of portable, hand-held and mobile devices, where battery life and board space are major design concerns, and at sophisticated embedded applications where performance and reliability are major design obstacles, the new device from EPSON delivers superior graphic control while consuming less power. The new chip consumes minimal power and operates down to 2.0V.

"The high-level of integration along with the low power benefits of the S1C38000 solves engineers' challenges of delivering greater graphic functionality to portable and advanced embedded devices," said Roy da Silva, executive director at EPSON Electronics America.

"Coupled with EPSON's LCD graphic controllers' best-in-class reliability record, and the industry's pervasive use of the ARM core, manufactures and end-users now have an optimum performing product."

The S1C38000 features the ARM720T processor core plus 8Kbyte cache and Memory Management Unit (MMU). The S1D13706 component of the system includes a 32-bit internal data path that provides high-performance bandwidth into display memory allowing for fast screen updates.

The integrated graphics controller contains separate embedded frame buffer architecture, adding to the power reduction and board-saving features. The S1D13706 also does not require an additional timing control ASIC for Sharp's HR-TFT panels, further reducing OEM cost. Furthering the versatility, the S1D13706 also supports 1/2/4/8/16 bpp formats.

More Features of the S1C38000

The S1C38000 also incorporates EPSON's patented SwivelView(TM) feature, which allows 90(degree), 180(degree) or 270(degree) hardware rotation of the display memory for products requiring a rotated display image, greatly increasing overall system performance.

Additionally, the S1C38000 includes Picture-in-Picture Plus, an overlay window feature enabling multiple images to be displayed simultaneously with complete software control of the window's size and position. Integrating and optimising industry-leading technology, the S1C38000 is ideal for cost and power-sensitive consumer applications.

Availability

EPSON's S1C38000 system IC is scheduled to be available in sample quantities second quarter 2002. Production quantities are slated for fourth quarter of 2002 and are available in a 239-pin CFLGA or 208-pin HQFP package. For pricing, contact your local Epson office.

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About EPSON EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

EPSON EUROPE ELECTRONICS is a marketing, engineering and sales company of SEIKO EPSON Corporation(R) Japan. Established in 1989, the company's headquarters is based in Munich, Germany with sales offices in the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Representing SEIKO EPSON Corporation(R) products for Europe, Middle East and Africa, EPSON EUROPE ELECTRONICS provides value added services for Semiconductors, LCD Modules, Quartz Devices, System Level Products, Magnets, Motors and Outsourcing. Information about EPSON EUROPE ELECTRONICS is available in the Internet under www.epson-electronics.de.

About EPSON ELECTRONICS AMERICA Inc.

EPSON ELECTRONICS AMERICA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiko EPSON Corp. in Japan that is chartered to market, sell and support EPSON's electronic devices in the Americas. These devices include semiconductors, silicon foundry, packaging and assembly services, quartz devices and Liquid Crystal Displays. For sales information, visit EPSON Electronics America on the Web at www.eea.epson.com.

About EPSON RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT Inc.

EPSON RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT'S Vancouver Design Center is a leader in the development of LCD controller and System on Chip related integrated circuits and software. As part of the EPSON family of companies, and in keeping with Epson's emphasis and reputation as a quality supplier of low power semiconductors, the Vancouver Design Center's focus is on developing the world's best low-power LCD graphics controller chips for customers designing mobile and embedded systems products. For further information on EPSON's LCD controller products, visit EPSON Research and Development on the Web at www.erd.epson.com.

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