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News Release from: Zilog | Subject: URC database
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 30 September 2005
IR database has more than 145,000 key
codes
Zilog has extended its infra-red (IR) code database to include universal remote control codes from ViewSonic Corporation, a leading global provider of visual display products.
Zilog has extended its infra-red (IR) code database to include universal remote control codes from ViewSonic Corporation, a leading global provider of visual display products, including LCD TVs and plasmas Zilog has now incorporated compatibility with select ViewSonic products, including the recently introduced N3250w LCD TV, into its universal remote control (URC) database
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Dec 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Zilog's universal remote control solution gives ViewSonic access to the most comprehensive device code set database available anywhere, containing more than 145,000 unique key codes covering over 12,000 models and 1300 brands.
The large number and range of the codes contained in the database ensures unrivalled global compatibility for URC vendors with ViewSonic products.
In the last two years alone Zilog has acquired codes from more than 3500 new remote controls.
"This is an exciting development for Zilog", noted James Thorburn, Chairman and CEO, Zilog.
"It reinforces our leadership in the URC marketplace and underscores our ongoing commitment to delivering innovation that works and produces tangible benefits for our partners and customers".
"Not only do we possess the most comprehensive infra-red code set database in the market, but our microcontroller and design expertise, particularly in the URC market, is innovative yet simple, complete and designed to speed time-to-market for our customers".
"Zilog has enjoyed prominence in the URC market for more than 10 years", continued Thorburn.
"This latest development strengthens the company's position as a leading supplier of URC technology and is a unique implementation of Zilog's URC IR database that complements Zilog's low voltage microcontrollers, used in well over 250 million remote controls worldwide".
"Zilog is intent on strengthening its position in a market that will continue to offer significant growth potential".
"Not only does Zilog offer the most comprehensive IR code database", said Jeff Volpe, Vice President of Marketing, ViewSonic.
"The simplicity and usability of their universal remote controls will further enhance the visual experience of ViewSonic LCD TV display products and their integration with industry standard systems".
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