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Intersil Introduces Industry's First Sync Separator for HDTV
-- New Elantec® EL4511 provides sync separation in current and next-generation HDTV, DTV, PC and data projection systems
MILPITAS, CA, March 17, 2003 Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a world leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions, today unveiled the worlds first integrated circuit capable of separating synchronization signals in high definition television (HDTV) systems. Intersils Elantec® EL4511 automatically detects and accepts synchronization from multiple video and data sources, saving designers expensive sync detection and decoding software and hardware in DTV, HDTV, data and video projectors, and broadcast video equipment.
The latest addition to our Elantec video and flat panel display portfolio not only supports traditional video and data applications but is the first part of its kind for high definition television, said Sameer Vuyyuru, director of marketing for Video and Op Amps for Intersils Elantec Product Group. It can automatically detect and lock onto incoming video and data sources with line rates up to 200 kilohertz (kHz), supporting not only HDTV, but DTV, component video, NTSC and PAL composite video and PC display. As a leading supplier of ICs for flat panel display and video applications we continue to expand our portfolio for customers, and this new device gives them the ability to add competitive differentiation within their products.
The Elantec EL4511 accepts sync on green, separate sync and H/V sync inputs, automatically selecting the relevant format. It has been designed for compatibility with a wide range of video standards, operating with horizontal line rates from PAL/NTSC/SECAM rates up to 200kHz and including bi-level and tri-level sync standards. It includes a qualification scheme that rejects high frequency noise and other video artifacts such as color burst.
The EL4511 optionally offers a serial interface for selecting auto standard detect or forcing standards, and enables read-back of line rate, line-per-field and field rate information. It offers small package options and operates on 1 mA typical supply current over the full -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
EL4511 Key Features
- Composite, component, HDTV and PC signal sync separation
- Tri-level and bi-level sync compatible
- Auto sync detection
- 200kHz maximum line rate
- Single supply, 3V to 5V
- 1mA supply current (typical)
- No external resistor requirements
- 24-pin QSOP package
The EL4511IU is available now in a 24-pin QSOP package and is priced at $3.75 each in 1,000-unit quantities. To learn more about Intersils Elantec video ICs and solutions, visit the Intersil Web site at: http://www.intersil.com/design/elantec/video.asp About Intersil
Intersil Corporation is a global semiconductor leader in the design and manufacture of high performance analog and wireless networking solutions. Intersil’s product portfolios address four fast growing markets – flat panel displays, optical storage (CD and DVD recordable), power management and wireless networking. Intersil brings added customer value in providing complete silicon, software and reference design solutions to new products that enhance the computing experience for people wherever they live, work or travel. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit the company's web site and career page at: www.intersil.com
Elantec is a registered trademark of Intersil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.
