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B: Motorola Improves LonWorks Control Systems with Industry's First Low-Power
Neuron Chip
AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sept. 28) BUSINESS WIRE -Sept. 28, 1998--
New 3-Volt Operation Consumes Less Power for
LonWorks(R) Embedded Distributed Control Network
Applications
Motorola (NYSE:MOT) Monday unveiled the industry's first 44-pin Neuron
Chip(R) operable at 3-volts.
This improvement in LonWorks technology will allow for smaller
packaging than previous versions, resulting in an array of new product
development for manufacturers of LonWorks Applications.
This new member of the MC143120 family of Neuron Chips reduces voltage
operation from an original 5-volt IC neuron to the new 3-volt version,
thus diminishing power consumption. The new MC143120LE2FB device is
ideal for designs such as sensors, actuators, material tracking tags,
security detectors and thermostats.
"This new neuron IC operates on less power which offers a big advantage
to design teams building LonWorks Embedded Distributed Control Network
Applications," said Al Mouton, Motorola strategic manager for LonWorks
Products. "Until now, our customer base has been limited to neuron ICs
with much higher voltage. Now a new line of products are possible."
Pricing and Availability
The new MC143120LE2FB 3-volt Neuron Chip is available now in sample
quantities. In 10,000 piece unit quantities, the device has a suggested
resale price of $6.66 per unit. Production quantities have a 6 week
lead time. Additional information on Motorola's products is available
through Motorola's web site at www.motorola.com/lonworks.
LonWorks technology is a standard across a broad scope of industries
and is being deployed in applications such as: building control, home
automation, meter reading, runway lighting, luggage tracking, motor
control, train control, tollway control and hospital beds. Today over 4,
000 companies have adopted LonWorks technology and over 1,000 of those
companies have introduced products. About Motorola
As the world's No. 1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's
Semiconductor Products Sector offers multiple DigitalDNA(TM) solutions
which enable its customers in the consumer, networking and computing,
transportation, and wireless communications markets, to create new
business opportunities. Motorola's semiconductor sales were US$8.0
billion in l997.
Motorola is a global leader in software-energized wireless
communications, semiconductors, and advanced electronic systems and
services. Motorola creates cellular telephone, two-way radio, paging,
data and satellite communications systems and products that enable
people to take their worlds with them.
Motorola's embedded semiconductors are essential digital building
blocks for consumer, networking and computing, transportation and
wireless communications markets. Other businesses include automotive
electronics, components, computing and energy products. Sales in 1997
were $29.8 billion.
Motorola is a registered trademark and DigitalDNA is a trademark of
Motorola Inc. Echelon, Neuron and LonWorks are registered trademarks of
Echelon Corp.
Photos of Motorola's LonWorks Family are available through Motorola's
web site or by calling Tracy Reed at 512/934-5555.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Motorola will be demonstrating LonWorks technology in
Booth No. 4345 at the ISA Expo98, Oct. 19-22, in Houston. To schedule
an appointment, contact Tracy Reed at 512/934-5886. For Inquiry
Response mail to: Motorola SPS, P.O. Box 17927, Denver, CO 80217
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CONTACT: Motorola
Tracy Reed, 512/934-5555 (Editors)
Al Mouton, 512/934-2174 (Readers)
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