Chip Set To Rev Up FPD Performance

The combination of Pixelworks system-on-a-chip image processor ICs with the company's analog and digital receiver technology promises to dramatically elevate flat panel display (FPD) performance with the production of what will be claimed as the industry's highest performance FPD chip. The resulting single chip will contain all of the functions needed to operate an LCD monitor, including scaling technology, OSD controller, on-board microprocessor, PLLs, and digital and analog receivers for an all-in-one solution. The ImageProcessor ICs using the Analog Devices core will be available in 2001. The company will supply both analog and digital (DVI-compatible) interfaces supporting up to UXGA-resolution displays and will also design a high performance, mixed-signal chip layout for each of these products and develop a mixed-signal test.