Cypress Announces Field Programmable Zero Delay Buffer
High-Performance Clock Distribution Device Optimized for
High-End Networking and Data Communications Systems with
Multiple Clock Frequencies
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2003--
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:CY), the world leader in
timing technology solutions, today announced volume production of its
field programmable zero delay buffer (CY23FP12). The CY23FP12 is a
high-performance, 200MHz clock distribution device featuring a
flexible architecture that can be customized to fit a wide range of
applications. The single chip, which incorporates the functionality of
an entire clock distribution portfolio, is implemented on Cypress's
proprietary non-volatile silicon oxide nitride oxide silicon (SONOS)
technology and is fully programmable via manufacturing facility or
desktop programmers.
The CY23FP12 enables the user to define an application-specific
clock distribution device with up to 12 outputs, customized input and
output dividers, feedback topology (internal/external), output
inversions for differential operation, and output drive strengths as
well as a variety of other functional and performance characteristics.
For additional flexibility, the user can mix and match multiple
functions. This feature enables implementation of a number of distinct
configurations, all of which are selectable via control bits on a
single, programmed device. Cypress's field programmable zero delay
buffers also feature a proprietary circuit which shuts down the device
in case of a reference clock source failure, thereby simplifying
power-down schemes.
"Cypress has drawn upon its success in programmable clock
generators to seize the lead in the clock distribution arena," said
Tunc Cenger, marketing manager for Cypress's Timing Technology
Division. "Our programmable zero-delay buffer enables our customers to
create a custom device that can be reprogrammed as many times as
needed from their desktop computer or manufacturing facility using our
easy-to-use CyberClocks(TM) development software. The combination of
the CY23FP12 and the CyberClocks design suite simplifies clock tree
design and improves inventory management."
Cypress is providing a complete timing solution with its
innovative CyberClocks timing development tool suite, which supports
Cypress's full line of programmable clocks. The CyberClocks software
provides a real-time simulation environment for the CY23FP12 and
computes the best timing configuration for a given design challenge.
Pricing and Availability
The CY23FP12 is available now in a 28-pin SSOP. Pricing starts at
$4.75 per unit in quantities of 25,000. The CY23IP08 version, offering
in-system volatile programmability via an industry-standard I2C
interface, is sampling now in a 16-pin TSSOP. Pricing for the CY23IP08
starts at $4.25 per unit in quantities of 25,000.
For more information visit the Cypress website at
http://www.cypress.com/products/datasheet.cfm?partnum=CY23FP12.
Photo
A high-resolution photo of the CY23FP12 is available at
http://www.cypress.com/support/link.cfm?mr=cy23fp12.
About CyberClocks(TM) Development Software
CyberClocks(TM) simplifies timing design by introducing a
"black-box" approach to configuring programmable clocks. While
traditional software models cater to engineers who understand
phase-locked loop (PLL) technology, the black-box approach of
CyberClocks enables anyone, without any knowledge of the workings of a
PLL, to simply specify input and output clock requirements and allow
CyberClocks to select the best configuration. CyberClocks software
performs exhaustive computation on the requirements and optimizes the
results to meet all the performance parameters set by the designer.
The embedded design rule checking of the CyberClocks software ensures
that the PLL system achieves stability under all valid programming
conditions and data sheet parameters. CyberClocks(TM) integrates
Cypress's entire suite of timing software tools (CyClocksRT(TM),
CyClocks(TM), and RoboConfig(TM)) into one easy-to-use package.
CyberClocks software is free and can be downloaded off the web
today at http://www.cypress.com/support. Select Software then
Programmable Clocks.
About Cypress
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:CY) is Connecting From
Last Mile to First Mile(TM) with high-performance solutions for
personal, network access, enterprise, metro switch, and core
communications-system applications. Cypress Connects(TM) using
wireless, wireline, digital, and optical transmission standards,
including USB, Fibre Channel, SONET/SDH, Gigabit Ethernet, and DWDM.
Leveraging its process and system-level expertise, Cypress makes
industry-leading physical layer devices, framers, and network search
engines, along with a broad portfolio of high-bandwidth memories,
timing technology solutions, and programmable microcontrollers. More
information about Cypress is accessible online at www.cypress.com.
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CONTACT: Cypress
Karen Suty, 408/545-6906
KLS@cypress.com
