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Elantec Introduces Lowest Power, Small Footprint, Multi-Channel Buffer Family For TFT-LCD Applications
Designed for portable and low power applications, the EL5x27C family comes in 4, 8, 10 & 12-channel versions
MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA, November 12, 2001 -- Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELNT), a leader in high-performance analog ICs, today introduced a new family of low-power gamma voltage buffers targeted at portable, low power, battery operated applications. Available in a number of channel options, this low power buffer family is available in ultra-small LPP packages as well as the standard TSSOP package. Targeted applications include notebook, web-pad and other portable TFT-LCD applications where the reduced power consumption helps extend battery life.
The new EL5127C (4-channel), EL5227C (8-channel), EL5327C (10-channel) and EL5427C (12-channel) feature rail-to-rail output capability and 30mA continuous output current rating per channel. Each channel features a bandwidth and slew-rate specifications of 2.5MHz and 1.5V/microseconds, respectively. Pin-compatible with the EL5x23C gamma buffers, the EL5x27C family also features a reduced supply current rating of 120 micro-amps per channel.
Michael Jennings, Director of Strategic Marketing for Video and Amplifier Products at Elantec said, "The EL5x27C family of buffers, available in an ultra small LPP package, offers the same output drive and rail-to-rail capability as our other popular buffer families but uses 75 percent less supply current. These features enable the design of slimmer hand-held devices and offer extended battery life."
Product Pricing
| Part # | # Channels | Package | Price* |
| EL5127C | 4 | 10-pin MSOP | $1.42 each |
| EL5227C | 8 | 24-pin LPP or 20-pin TSSOP | $2.31 each |
| EL5327C | 10 | 24-pinLPP or 24-pin TSSOP | $2.85 each |
| EL5427C | 12 | 32-pin LPP or 28-pin TSSOP | $3.20 each |
| *In quantities of 1,000 units. | |||
For more information on these and other products available from Elantec, please visit our web site at www.elantec.com, or contact our applications department at (408) 945-1323 ext. 311.
Elantec designs, manufactures and markets high performance analog integrated circuits primarily for the video, optical storage, communications and power management markets. The Company targets high growth commercial markets in which advances in digital integrated circuit technology are driving increasing demand for high speed, high performance and low power consumption analog circuits.
Certain matters discussed in this press release pertaining to the market trends and product performance are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include product introductions by the Company's competitors, competitive pricing pressures, fluctuations in manufacturing yield, changes in the mix or markets in which products are sold, availability and cost of raw materials and other risks discussed in the Company's most recent Forms 10-Q and 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
