PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2001--
SOC Adds to Agilent's Product Portfolio to Deliver Industry's
Most Complete Solution for Next-Generation
Mobile Information Appliances
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today introduced a highly
integrated system-on-chip (SOC) that will run next-generation,
high-volume PDAs and battery-powered mobile information appliances
such as Web browsers/tablets, smart phones and digital MP3 audio
players. To speed time to market, Agilent also is offering customers a
companion development system.
The new, low-power chip contains an ARM920T embedded processor
core that operates at 200 MHz, and includes all necessary integrated
functions to power future consumer handheld products. The SOC is part
of an integrated circuit (IC) product portfolio that delivers a
complete solution for next-generation mobile information appliances.
Other "convergent" technologies from the Agilent product portfolio
include CMOS camera sensors and processors; optical navigation
sensors; RF ICs and Agilent's new miniature film bulk acoustic
resonator (FBAR) duplexer for wireless handsets; and infrared
transceivers for wireless data transfer. Agilent also provides an
array of design and production test equipment.
"Having shipped over 100 million system chips, Agilent brings
excellent technology and a proven track record to the high-growth PDA
market," said Kathy Tobin, manager for Agilent's Mobile Information
Solutions Initiative. "We are raising the bar for performance and
integration in a single chip, and our broad portfolio of supporting
technologies enables our customers to be first to market with
next-generation features."
New Product Features
Agilent's new AAEC-2000 is targeted at mobile products with rich
multimedia and user interfaces. It supports all industry-leading
operating systems including Palm OS, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE and
Pocket PC, Linux and Symbian EPOC. The chip integrates a 200 MHz
ARM920T CPU, a wide selection of I/O, full color LCD controller, frame
buffer, external memory controller, programmable PLL and a versatile
memory manager. These features allow designers to tune their systems
for optimal performance and low power consumption. The chip comes in a
256 PBGA package measuring 17 mm by 17 mm by 1.76 mm.
Companion Development System
The Agilent AAED-2000 development system contains a VGA color TFT
display, touch screen, keyboard, Ethernet, USB, IR, smart card, MMC,
JTAG, and Compact Flash. Customers can also use the extensive array of
software development tools available for the ARM920T from ARM Ltd. and
other third-party sources.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
Samples of the AAEC-2000 SOC are now available to qualified
customers. Production quantities are expected to be available in
August. Pricing for the AAEC-2000 is expected to be $15 each in
100,000 unit quantities. For more information visit
http://www.agilent.com/view/mobile.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader
in communications, electronics, life sciences and healthcare. With
48,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries, Agilent
had net revenue of $10.8 billion in fiscal year 2000. Information
about Agilent can be found on the Web at http://www.agilent.com.
Note to Editors: Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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