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Harris Reaches the Next Level of Multi-Channel Integration with Its New Triple 8-Bit, 95MSPS A/D Converter

— Increased system integration decreases cost and power dissipation

MELBOURNE, FL, March 15, 1999 — Harris Semiconductor announced today a new monolithic, triple 8-bit, 95 MSPS A/D converter for digitizing RGB graphics from work stations, personal computers and component video outputs from VCR’s, Video Cameras and Set Top Boxes.

The HI5630 reaches a new level of multi-channel integration with full pipeline architecture and innovative input stage enabling it to accept a variety of single-ended or fully differential input configurations. Only one external clock is necessary to drive all three converters, and an internal band-gap voltage reference is provided, allowing the system designer to realize an increased level of system integration, resulting in decreased cost and power.

The HI5630 is manufactured using an advanced CMOS process. With a maximum full power bandwidth of 250MHz, it has excellent dynamic performance. The A/D only requires a single +5V power supply and encode clock. Data output latches are provided, which present valid data to the output bus with a latency of five clock cycles. With input frequency set at 1MHz, ENOB performance of the A/D equals 7.6 Bits, which guarantees exceptional accuracy for demanding applications. Coupling the HI5630 with the Harris’ 250MHz - Phase Lock Loop, makes a combined chip set that is ideal for LCD monitors, projectors, plasma display panels and high-speed multi-channel data acquisition applications.

Price and Availability
The HI5630 is now available in 64-lead MQFP at ($6.50 in 10K quantities) and is offered in 80, and 95MSPS sampling rates.

Harris’ Signal Processing Focus
The HI5630 is an example of Harris Semiconductor's company-wide focus on high-speed signal processing. In addition to data converters, Harris addresses the entire signal processing chain with a portfolio of linear, mixed-signal, DSP ICs optimized for high-speed and multimedia application-specific products. End markets include wireless communications, video and image processing, high-speed communications and test and measurement equipment.

Harris Corporation's Semiconductor sector manufactures discrete semiconductors and integrated circuits. Product development efforts are focused on innovative "next level solutions" for the communications and power markets. The company’s portfolio of high-value products serve many market segments – automotive, industrial, PC computing, wireless networking, tele-communications, signal processing, PC multimedia, consumer electronics, defense and space.

Harris Corporation, with worldwide sales of $3.9 billion, is an international communications and electronics company that provides a wide range of products and services such as wireless and personal communications, digital television (HDTV), health care information, automotive electronics, transportation, business information, defense communications and information and Lanier office products.