| Press Release *****For immediate use January 7th, 2002 NEC Launches 78K0S Microcontroller for Preset Remote ControllersTOKYO January 7th, 2002 - NEC Corporation (NEC) (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.l) (TSE: 6701) today announced the release of an 8-bit single-chip microcontroller with an on-chip carrier generator (product name: µPD789088 Sub-series) designed for remote control applications. Sample shipments of the flash memory model are scheduled to start in January 2002 at a unit price of 1000 yen. The main features of this new compact and general-purpose product in the 78K0/78K0S Series of 8-bit single-chip microcontrollers include:
A preset remote controller is a remote controller with memory that contains preset remote control data supported by a number of makers, enabling manipulation of the set simply by changing the setting to the maker of the user's set. There are currently a huge number of remote controller sets in the world, and an equally large number of remote control signal transmission formats. Set types also vary greatly, from TV and VCR to DVD and audio, and therefore, ROM with capacity to incorporate the remote control data of each maker is required. Adding to complexity, some remote control transmission formats do not simply output predetermined data: they also output data operation results. To support these diverse formats and memory requirements, NEC has developed the 78K0S Microcontroller sub-series, with the essential high-speed processing capability and large memory capacity. The release of NEC's new microcontroller, targeted at a range of battery-driven small household and other electrical appliances, principally preset remote controllers, promises to give the company an even greater share the remote control market. NEC is dedicated to meeting all of its customers' needs by continuing to enhance its lineup of compact general-purpose microcontrollers. Refer to the attachment for the major specifications of the µPD789088. About NEC Corporation NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.l) is a leading provider of Internet solutions, dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its customers in the key computer, network and electron device fields through its three market-focused in-house companies: NEC Solutions, NEC Networks and NEC Electron Devices. NEC Corporation, with its in-house companies, employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and saw net sales of 5,409 billion Yen (approx. US$43 billion) in fiscal year 2001. For further information, please visit the NEC home page at: http://www.nec.com *** NEC Press Contacts: |
