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News Release from: Zilog | Subject: Crimzon RC Blaster
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 11 January 2008
Controller has universal appeal for IR
remotes
Universal infra-red remote control system can be easily integrated to any digital device to provide immediate remote control capability.
New from Zilog, the Crimzon RC Blaster is a universal infra-red remote control system that can be easily integrated to any digital device and provide immediate remote control capability The new UIRSoC is an industry first turnkey solution that includes the market's most comprehensive code database, is easy to implement API and includes a robust new IR learning function that helps universalise all remotes in the digital home, substantially reducing product returns
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Dec 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We believe we have achieved another major milestone in digital home control and enhanced the consumers' experience", says Ray Chock, Vice President and General Manager for Zilog's Consumer Products Group.
"Our Crimzon RC Blaster UIRSoC instantly provides universal remote control capability to today's new digital consumer electronic devices such as set-top boxes, DVD recorders, media centre PCs, portable media players, high-end remote controls and exciting new areas such as IPTV.
Removing roadblocks to achieving complete automation in the digital home is a journey fraught with many barriers".
"Today we removed one of these barriers, and in doing so, improved the digital home experience for our customers and most importantly for the consumer".
The Crimzon RC Blaster UIRSoC System comes with a wide array of features and options that include: a North American UIR database coverage that includes TV, VCR/DVD player, audio devices, cable and satellite set-top boxes (STBs); a European UIR database coverage on cable and satellite set-top boxes; comprehensive key coverage for each device; 9600/1200baud two-way, full-duplex UART (with an option of one way only); up to 64Kbyte of memory; up to 10Kbit/s software I2C; an integrated IR learning function that includes a built in IR amplifier with learning distance 0 to 200mm with only an external IR photodiode required; four user-controlled general-purpose input/output pins; support for Zilog script format and full upgradeability with external EEPROM; and a low standby power drain - typically 2uA.
Development tool support for the new Crimzon RC Blaster UIRSoC includes a reference design evaluation board and a full set of support documentation.
Each evaluation board comes complete with an installation CD that includes PC test suite software (supports all commands through RS232 or I2C), documentation (user manual, reference manual, quick start guide, cross ref, product brief, product specification etc), and a 9-pin RS232 interface cable.
The tool kit includes a USB-to-serial adapter cable.
PC system requirement supports RS232 or USB and XP operating systems.
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