IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC) announced today that Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:CY) has selected the Microsemi LX1972BC(tm) light sensor for the new PSoC(r) FirstTouch(tm) Starter Kit. The FirstTouch kit provides a quick, easy, and affordable way to evaluate the integration, flexibility, and real mixed-signal programmability of PSoC mixed-signal arrays in a number of embedded applications.
The new USB thumbdrive kit, working with Cypress's PSoC Express(tm) visual embedded system design tool, provides designers with the ability to evaluate the use of superior light sensing capabilities, as well as other parameters such as temperature and proximity.
The Microsemi LX1972BC is an advanced light sensor with near human-eye response. It has very low infrared sensitivity, is stable across temperature variations and does not require optical filters.
"The performance of the LX1972BC made it an ideal choice to provide light sensing in our FirstTouch starter kit," said Geoff Charubin, Vice President of Global Marketing and Applications for Cypress. "The Microsemi sensor, teamed with a PSoC device, gives designers an excellent solution for applications that need to respond to ambient light -- a key feature for energy management. We look forward to continue our cooperation with Microsemi to provide customers with advanced power and energy management solutions."
"The PSoC architecture's mixed-signal programmability is an excellent match for our light sensing and other power management products," said Madhu Rayabhari, Vice President of Business Development for Microsemi's Analog Mixed Signal Group. "We are pleased to add this value to the Cypress FirstTouch kit, and look forward to future opportunities to work cooperatively with Cypress."
Availability
The PSoC FirstTouch Starter Kit is available today from the Online Store on the Cypress website at www.cypress.com/go/firsttouch and from Cypress's distribution partners worldwide. The LX1972IBC light sensor is available from Microsemi's distribution partners worldwide, with technical details available at www.microsemi.com.
About Cypress
Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value. Cypress offerings include the PSoC(r) mixed-signal array, USB controllers, general-purpose programmable clocks and memories. Cypress also offers wired and wireless connectivity solutions ranging from its WirelessUSB(tm) radio system-on-chip, to West Bridge(tm) and EZ-USB(r) FX2LP controllers that enhance connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, computation, data communications, automotive, industrial, and solar power. Cypress trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress online at www.cypress.com.
About Microsemi Corporation
Microsemi, with corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors. The Company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive, and amplify signals.
Microsemi's products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance and reliability, optimizing battery performance, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include defense, commercial air, satellite, medical, notebook computers, LCD TVs, mobile, and connectivity applications. More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its web site at http://www.microsemi.com.
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