Wave Issue 0348 01/30/04 Article 1-01

*** Pericom Semiconductor Launches New Broadband Differential
Switch Technology
(January 26)

Pericom Semiconductor introduced PI3USBxx (USB), PI3DBVxx
(Video), and next generation PI3Lxx (LAN) switches that address
applications requiring up to 700 MHz of bandwidth.

Features:
Differential Switch (PI3USB)
-Channel-to-channel matching < 0.5-Ohm
-Supports differential signaling protocols like USB2.0,
LVDS and IEEE 1394
-Configurations for 1 to 4 differential pairs
-Bandwidth >500 MHz

Video Switch (PI3DBV)
-Bandwidth>400 MHz
-Supports video standards including LVDS + TMDS signaling
-Allows multiplexing between multiple video sources
-Bi-directional switching

LAN Switch (PI3L)
-Supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet specs
-Replaces second PHY to support additional ports
-5V and 3V supply voltage operation
-Package layout optimized (reduces cross-talk between signal
lines)

Availability and Pricing:

Free product samples, datasheets, IBIS models, technical support,
and application notes are available on the company website.
Pricing is configuration dependant. A four channel device starts
at $1.50 in 500 unit quantities.

Datasheets: http://www.pericom.com/assp
Press Graphic: http://www.pericom.com/prgraphics

www.pericom.com