IP Cores Advance To Third Generation USB

A third generation of the USB 2.0 On-The-Go PHY intellectual property called I-PHY cuts the power consumption and physical area of the second generation IP cores by about 30%. The cores are used in ICs found in equipment such as personal computers and peripherals, Internet appliances, set-top boxes and satellites. They are used for low-power USB connections with personal computers and portable electronics such as digital cameras, video cameras and personal media players. License fees vary depending on the process technology and configuration. Availability is immediate. INNOVATIVE SEMICONDUCTORS INC., Sunnyvale, CA. (415) 810-8058