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News Release from: ARM | Subject: PL200 Memory Stick host controller
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 27 October 2003
Controller puts Memory Stick
on Amba system bus
The latest addition to the ARM PrimeCell peripheral product family is the PL200 Memory Stick host controller
The latest addition to the ARM PrimeCell peripheral product family is the PL200 Memory Stick host controller for Memory Stick products. With technical support from Sony Corp to ensure compatibility with the Memory Stick format including Memory Stick Pro, ARM developed the PL200 controller, which is widely used in products such as PDAs, cameras, mobile phones and electronic automotive solutions.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 October 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"ARM's introduction of new Memory Stick solutions based on its technology will facilitate the development of Memory Stick products by other manufacturers, which will help to realise the further expansion of the Memory Stick connected world", said Masaharu Yanaga, Senior General Manager, Memory Stick Division, Recording Media Company, Micro Systems Network Company, Sony Corp.
"The new PrimeCell PL200 product is highly efficient, and is a recommended solution for manufacturers who develop Memory Stick products".
"The two companies have been in a collaborative relationship", said Takio Ishikawa, President, ARM KK.
"The strength of our relationship has enabled a new level of collaboration, which has resulted in the ARM PrimeCell PL200 host controller becoming the preferred solution for the Memory Stick format".
The ARM PrimeCell PL200 Memory Stick host controller interfaces between the amba system bus and Memory Stick.
It is supplied with a comprehensive software driver, which provides ease of system integration and a low gate count.
The ARM PrimeCell PL200 Memory Stick host controller is now available to licensees of the Memory Stick protocol.
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