SMSC Inter-Chip Connectivity Technology Licensed by Samsung
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct 13, 2011 -- SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company creating valued connectivity ecosystems, announced today that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd (Samsung) has licensed SMSC's patented Inter-Chip Connectivity(TM) (ICC) technology.
ICC enables the USB 2.0 protocol, which is now standard in billions of electronic devices, to be delivered over short distances consuming a fraction of the power of a traditional USB 2.0 analog interface while retaining 100 percent software compatibility with an analog USB 2.0 connection. The High Speed Interconnect (HSIC) specification (an addendum to the USB 2.0 specification) incorporates ICC technology. Where applicable, such as in portable applications, the ICC technology dramatically decreases power consumption and silicon area compared to an analog USB 2.0 interface.
Using its ICC license with SMSC, Samsung can develop devices that are designed to be compliant with the HSIC specification for both USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 device applications.
About SMSC's ICC Technology
SMSC's ICC technology is described in U.S. Patent No. 7,702,832, which was issued to SMSC on April 20, 2010. Additional related patent applications have been filed by SMSC in the United States and other countries. As provided for in the appropriate agreements, USB 2.0 promoters and companies that have timely signed both the USB 2.0 Adopters Agreement and a related HSIC amendment letter may license SMSC's ICC technology patents under reasonable and non-discriminatory (RAND) terms. Further, SMSC's ICC technology is now available to the industry at large through individually negotiated patent licenses from SMSC. For information about licensing SMSC's patented ICC technology, please visit http://www.smsc.com/icc.
About SMSC
SMSC is a leading developer of Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity(TM) solutions. SMSC employs a unique systems level approach that incorporates a broad set of technologies and intellectual property to deliver differentiating products to its customers. The company is focused on delivering connectivity solutions that enable the proliferation of data in personal computers, automobiles, portable consumer devices and other applications. SMSC's feature-rich products drive a number of industry standards and include USB, MOST automotive networking, Kleer and JukeBlox wireless audio, embedded system control and analog solutions, including thermal management and RightTouch capacitive sensing. SMSC is headquartered in New York and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia, Europe and India. Additional information is available at http://www.smsc.com.
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