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Listing of all 274 news releases from Cypress Semiconductor:

Programmable radio chip runs wireless mice

 User application article   A microdongle that is roughly the size of a US dime uses the fully integrated CYRF69213 PRoC LP device to deliver low-power wireless connectivity to Darfon's mice.

News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 2 May 2008)

Notebook PCs aspire to touch sensing

 User application article   Touch-sensitive buttons, sliders and shuffle controls provide Acer PC users with a stylish, convenient way to access and control a rich array of multimedia capabilities.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (24 April 2008)

Touch sensors enable camcorder shrink

 User application article   The slimline JVC Everio G Series of camcorders features a touch-sensitive user interface made using Cypress PScC CapSense technology.

News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 7 April 2008)

LED controllers boost intelligence

EZ-Color now includes drivers for the DMX512 protocol, enabling designers to create an entire intelligent lighting network quickly and easily with no coding required.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (28 March 2008)

Touch sensor replaces buttons and sliders

The CY8C201X0 and CY8C201X2 CapSense Express devices offer up to ten capacitive and/or general purpose I/Os (GPIOs).

News from Cypress Semiconductor (25 March 2008)

Components cut wireless keyboard energy use

 User application article   The 9039URF III keyboard uses the CYONS1001T0 sensor to provide high-accuracy tracking performance for its trackball.

News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 7 March 2008)

Kit covers all touch technology applications

Cypress Semiconductor Corp has introduced a new kit designed for easy development and debugging of any CapSense design.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (11 January 2008)

CMOS image sensor makes it to the silver screen

Custom CMOS image sensor is used in digital motion picture camera and film scanner.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (20 December 2007)

West Bridge controller cuts Flash media costs

Controller supports up to 16 MLC NAND Flash devices, which cost approximately three times less than single-level cell NAND Flash devices for the same storage density.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (11 December 2007)

USB controller drives H.264 reference designs

 User application article   The new Crusher and Crusher-Capture reference designs accelerate the H.264 video encoding process up to 5x faster than real time.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (10 December 2007)

Pioneering use for touch sensors in home audio

 User application article   Super Audio CD receiver and speaker systems uses a single PSoC CapSense device to implement six buttons, manage analogue output to the host and control LEDs.

News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 7 December 2007)

Evaluation kit introduces mixed-signal arrays

Kit includes four different PSoC devices and gives designers an easy to use platform to try a multitude of designs.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (27 November 2007)

IC makes high-tech skates possible

 User application article   The CapSense device heats the Therma Blade and powers down the system during periods of inactivity to extend battery life.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (15 November 2007)

Image sensor suits machine vision applications

The 1.3Mpixel LUPA-1300-2 sensor offers a frame rate of 500 frames a second and a windowing capability that delivers undistorted images and fast readout.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (22 October 2007)

nvSRAM offers short access times

Cypress's S8 0.13um SONOS (silicon oxide nitride oxide silicon) embedded nonvolatile memory technology enables greater densities and improved access times and performance.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (16 October 2007)

Compiler improves array performance

The Hi-Tech C Pro complier for the PSoC Mixed-Signal Array uses the OCG technology to examine all program modules prior to compilation, optimising pointers, registers and stack allocation.

News from Cypress Semiconductor ( 2 October 2007)

Transceiver offers miniature USB option

USB 2.0 transceiver comes with a package footprint of just 2.2 x 1.8mm.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (27 September 2007)

Design kit improves wireless coexistence

Wireless protocol is designed to overcome interference from emerging 802.11n networks, cordless phones, microwaves and other devices in the 2.4GHz band.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (25 September 2007)

Thumbdrive kit eases PSoC array evaluation

The PSoC FirstTouch Starter Kit provides designers with CapSense touch, temperature, light and CapSense proximity sensing right out of the box.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (13 September 2007)

Video serdes eases broadcast design

 User application article   Serdes provides reliable reception and transmission of signals for uninterrupted broadcasting performance from transport stream multiplexer.

News from Cypress Semiconductor (10 September 2007)

Programmable clocks provide versatility

Tool simplifies embedded design

Touch screen sensors mix capacitive techniques

Touch sensors avoid environmental wear and tear

Custom sensor enables holographic data storage

Intelligent lighting systems get the colour right

Laser navigation sensor is on the spot

Revamped site brings data with fewer clicks

Programmable radio SoC takes (remote) control

Programmable clock is first with low jitter

Touch sensors provide notebook interface

Development kit aids quick design implementation

PSoC Designer IDE supports Vista

Nonvolatile SRAMs receive Chinese award

User modules ease interface design

Radio-control helicopter uses mixed-signal array

Radio SoC on the shortlist

Radio system on chip secures 175 design wins

Spread-spectrum PLLs reduce EMI

Mixed signal array controls vocal smoke alarm

Tools speed user interface design

Foundry deal supports flexible manufacturing

Reference design kit for wireless periherals

Association promotes powerline home networking

Kits host application-specific array development

Low power programmable radio system on a chip

Streaming system used on space station

Controller accelerates handset-PC interfacing

Bridging the gap to embedded communications

Kit demonstrates wireless VoIP headset

Quad-PLL has time for digital entertainment

USB hub controllers cut power consumption

Radio SoC drives precertified RF modules

Image sensor scoops innovation award

Reference adds fingerprint authentication

Flexible bridge eases biometric HDD security

Design puts the finger(print) on HDD security

Programmable SoCs are optimised for sensing

Dual port devices ease interprocessor comms

Wireless modules make more of USB

Equalisers feature in video over IP design

Multichannel serdes boosts video density

Software makes the most of mixed-signal arrays

Up-market alarm clock has a touch of class

Generator produces leading-edge clock signals

100th design win for the Capsense interface

LED lighting leader adopts mixed-signal arrays

Programmable arrays gain market acceptance

USB microcontroller speeds through downloads

Radio SoC cuts wires from mice

Kit is quick route to wireless input systems

SRAMs go nonvolatile

Evaluation kit accelerates wireless deign

USB controllers pass half a billion

Motherboard clock generator has universal appeal

USB controller adapts to automotive tasks

Quality system meets automotive standards

Image sensors turn to automotive safety

Cable drivers complete professional video package

High-speed USB controllers prove popular

SRAMs accelerate read/write capabilities

Seminar series spans 55 cities

USB transceiver is made for latest Intel processor

Programmable SoC takes the shake out of cameras

Programmable chip enables flexible touchscreen

USB microcontroller secures HDD access

Port expanders make more of I2C comms

Kit speeds programmable RFIC development

Mixed-signal arrays top 50 million milestone

Compact handset uses capacitive touch sensor

Foundry partnership boosts capacity for Cypress

Programmable radio chip gets planes up quicker

Mixed-signal array to star in new Game Boy

CMOS image sensors enter commercial sampling

USB microcontroller family expanded

USB microcontroller dons industrial guise

USB microcontroller shrinks into 5mm square BGA

Radio-on-a-chip aims for HID applications

Zero-delay buffers claim top speed

Reference design supports Media Transfer Protocol

Sensors cut the cost of handset imaging

Chip adds wake-up call for wireless peripherals

Cypress has designs on Chinese market

Serdes adapts to future PCI video demands

Cable equalisers suit professional video

Video switch guarantees signal integrity

Frugal USB controllers prove popular

Speedy setup added to USB-based radio chips

Programmable mixed signal chip takes USB onboard

Image sensor drops in to upgrade handheld designs

Wireless chip connects novel gyro mouse

Touch sensor interface runs on mixed-signal arrays

Spread-spectrum SoC adds programmable logic

CMOS image sensor has VGA resolution

Platform puts wireless devices to the test

Budget mixed-signal array hits the streets

Advanced SoI process set for commercialisation

Saitek cuts the wire with USB radio SoC

Dual-port RAMs promise more battery life

Speedy USB controllers cut the power budget

Bentley takes on pan-European coverage

Radio SoC powers cordless presentation aid

Mixed-signal design without programming

Microcontrollers made for PC human input devices

Cypress to sell off magnetic RAM business

Acquisition to expand imaging portfolio

Algorithmic search engine cuts overheads

Kits offer low-cost intro to PSoC development

Mixed-signal array takes more memory onboard

Single chip generates full set of notebook clocks

Mixed-signal chips gain automotive approval

65nm technology for advanced chip development

Novel features for CMOS image sensor

Physical layer devices meet SMPTE specs

Belkin opts for WirelessUSB

Top performance NSEs have dual LA-1 Interfaces

Wide dual-port family gains 4 and 9Mbit options

Easy route to USB storage design

Programmable SoCs aid commercial space flight

Atmel signs up as second source for WirelessUSB

Rapid acceptance for mixed-signal array devices

Modules drop in for longer-range interfacing

Cypress to acquire Belgian image sensor specialist

Milestone for network search engine shipments

Controller enables USB hub for "road warriors"

US wafer plants attain green standard

Tools support latest network search engines

Quad-datarate SRAMs reach 72Mbit

Neuron chips enter production

Spread-spectrum SoC rejects "heavy" interference

Kit puts 2.4GHz wireless into games market

Net seminar to explain wireless technology

Hub controller keeps USB running at full speed

Spread-spectrum SoC for sub-$3 wireless USB

Budget pricing for programmable arrays

Free toolset speeds mixed-signal development

The mind behind the wireless mouse

Software gets to grips with USB development

Budget pricing for wireless USB chips

Next-generation framer/mappers

Software upgrade speeds CPLD programming

Controller tackles smart lighting design

A hard look at soft errors

Cypress to acquire Cascade

Two different approaches to NSEs

Distribution buffers offer wide frequency range

Reference design puts video over USB

Programmable clock generators aid EMI control

Transceiver runs four independent video channels

Programmable SoCs embed high-quality analogue

Programmable devices for frugal system awareness

Budget SoC cuts the cords on peripherals

Reference designs to ease next-generation comms

Quad datarate boosts big memory bandwidth

Buffers provide mission-critical clocks

Sample status for top-density synchronous SRAMs

Programmable chips simplify energy meter design

USB controller shipment milestone passed

Games maker switches to 2.4GHz wireless

Team commits to new generation of QDR SRAMs

WirelessUSB to enable keyboard and mouse solutions

Clock distribution IC aids high-end networking

Micron shifts synchronous SRAMs

Speedy route to USB storage

LLD offers transparent generic framing procedure

Software turns programmable chip to card reader

Top density claim for six-transistor SRAM device

Channelised framer puts more over Sonet

USB hosts aim for embedded connectivity

Software speeds CPLD design

Programmable clock stores multiple configurations

Software puts programmable SoCs into modem designs

Transceiver cuts the cost of high-speed USB links

Software takes "black-box" route to timing design

Kit puts programmable SoC in charge of LINbus

Top density for speedy burst SRAMs

PSoC technology boosts electronic metering systems

PSoC controller has designs on LonWorks

Spread-spectrum chip provides wireless USB link

Coprocessor takes charge of search systems

Single-chip LAN PHY runs up to 40km

Moizan takes over European sales

Switch allows four-way simultaneous memory access

USB 2.0 hub controller passes muster

Reference design puts PSoC MCU on LINbus

Low-cost micro implements USB and PS2 interfaces

Flexible channel spacing for optical filter

Fastest claim for 16Mbit asynchronous SRAM

Transceiver is all-in USB 2.0 solution

Driver marries VxWorks to USB controller

Design synthesis joins CPLD development tools

Customer support goes online

CPLDs gain industry-standard support

QDR interface gains acceptance

Cost-effective CPLDs enter production

Driver puts USB controller in Linux systems

SiGe brings speed and frugality to serdes design

High-speed bridge spans faster USB storage

Framer puts 10Gbit Ethernet over Sonet

Top-end network search engines aid infrastructure

Programmable MCU gains infra-red comms option

Top-end network search engine speeds switching

Nexsan opts for Cypress CPLD

Reference design points to optical mice

Programmable system on chip takes centre stage

Platesetting solution uses novel optical MEMS

Agfa to pioneer use of Grating Light Valve

Big wide dual-port RAM runs simultaneously

Flexible framer juggles with datarates

Milestone for Cypress as USB 2.0 takes off

Cypress joins Widcomm in Bluetooth development

Cypress finds single-transistor SRAM partner

Fleischer takes on Japan for Cypress

Cypress and NanoAmp in one-transistor SRAM accord

Dynamic gain equaliser for long-haul optical nets

USB 2.0 microcontroller ships on time

Cypress appoints VP of productivity

Serial interface engine passes USB testing

Zarem takes Silicon Light Machines to market

Improved software shaves 30% off PSoC design times

Four-channel transceiver takes on 10Gbit standards

Programmable logic design software is 35% faster

Reference design for USB On-the-Go

Full design environment for large-scale CPLDs

Cypress to put USB into Intel's concept PC

Clock devices cut multimedia system costs

Field-programmable clock generators master time

Hub controller supports all three USB speeds

Cores for high-speed network infrastructure

Transceivers fast enough for 10Gbit Ethernet

Industry's fastest low-power network search engine

Dual-port RAMs upgrade memory density

Largest CPLD doubles in size

Cypress wins third award from Celestica

Controller speeds to faster serial buses

Cypress completes Lara acquisition

QuadPort DSEs aid datapath management

Mass storage on USB 2.0 by design

Cypress gets into bed with Lucent

IP core enables 2.5Gbit/s serial links

PowerPC cores available as IP for CPLDs

Software simplifies comms line card development

High-performance 4Mbit dual-port memory

World's first programmable SONET/SDH OC-48 PHY

Optical transceiver runs backplanes at 1.5Gbit/s

Top-bandwidth claim for 36bit-wide FIFOs

Cypress and Agilent aim for optical mice

Cypress completes HiBand acquisition

Faster alternative to popular clock buffer

Programmable backplane interface runs at 2.5Gbit/s

Software gets to grips with the largest CPLDs

QuadPort RAM has bandwidth for comms

Serial interface engine provides USB 2.0 for MCUs

Cypress puts USB 2.0 control all in one chip

 

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