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ELECTRONICSTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide
for Electronics Design, Development and Manufacturing Engineers
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ISSN 1475-2913 - Free subscription
Published every Tuesday from the UK.
Issue 82: 24 September 2002
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7414 product announcements and technical articles
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top Ten new Products Selection
1. Chip simplifies three-phase meter design
2. Single-chip baseband for GSM basestations
3. SoC speeds radio data processing
4. Thermal tape sticks sinks to plastic BGAs
5. Arrayed waveguide gratings to cut DWDM costs
6. Core module speeds embedded systems development
7. Transceiver cuts wireless LANs down to size
8. USB hardware debug probe aids 32 and 64bit design
9. Platform-based coverification solution
10. Filter is reconfigurable RF spectrum channeliser
* New Technical Articles and Case Studies
* ...And take a look at these stories too...
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Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
I have written in the past about the timeliness of the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, but perhaps, on reflection it may even be too late.
The most amazing statistic of the week was that no fewer than 15 million mobile handsets are scrapped each year in the UK alone as users upgrade to new technology. Now, that may be very good news for mobile manufacturers at the moment, but perhaps not so when the WEEE Directive hits in two years time, and they become responsible for recycling.
In the meantime, though, it seems there is no shortage of third parties willing to deplete the handset mountain, by a combination of recycling and offshore shipment.
But in the long run, it is the consumer has to understand that nothing electronic is truly disposable.
The Irish initiative to reduce the number of supermarket carrier bags making their way into landfill - or worse, the environment - has proved that the general public is quite capable of embracing green initiatives.
Indeed, global efforts to reduce CFC discharges have actually led to a gradual closing in the hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica. (Which makes it a little ironic that Australia is one of the few developed countries yet to sign up to its Kyoto responsibilities on CO2 emissions.)
Let's face it, green initiatives can even be beneficial to the global economy as a whole, and the electrical and electronics sectors in particular.
So, good luck to Shields Environmental, the latest company to address the handset recycling initiative. Lets just hope that the mobile manufacturers are watching, and can have no excuse for not knowing what to do with the waste when the responsibility becomes theirs.
I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. In addition to the new products, news and ideas featured here, there are hundreds more on our website and dozens more being added daily, so do take a look if you can.
Alternatively, the full stories behind all the summaries and headlines in this newsletter can be retrieved by email alone: see details below.
In the meantime, if you have any suggestions as to how we might make the site or the newsletter better, email me directly.
Best wishes
Laurence Marchini, Editor
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THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY NEWS
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COMPLETE POWER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SOLUTIONS
Europower Components is a new company directed by three entrepreneurs previously from the Semikron (UK) management and technical team.
Europower Components, 20 September 2002
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MAJOR PROGRESS REPORTED IN 157NM LITHOGRAPHY
All major obstacles to manufacturing 157nm optical lithography have been overcome, according to industry experts attending the Third International Symposium on 157nm Lithography.
IMEC, 23 September 2002
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SALES SURGE SEES EXPANSION FOR TOREX
Buoyed by increasing sales activity, Torex Semiconductor Europe has relocated its European headquarters.
Torex Semiconductor, 23 September 2002
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SiGe SETS UP US BASE
SiGe Semiconductor has opened a new office in San Diego, California, to serve as a company base for sales, field applications and product development activities in the USA.
SiGe Semiconductor, 24 September 2002
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FARNELL GOES ONSITE FOR LOCKHEED MARTIN
Premier Farnell has been selected to provide Lockheed Martin with an onsite dedicated procurement specialist.
Farnell, 19 September 2002
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EUROPEAN EXPANSION FOR LIVEDEVICES
In a move designed to better support its southern European customer base, LiveDevices has established a direct sales and support office near Paris, France.
LiveDevices, 20 September 2002
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TRADING CONDITIONS REMAIN TOUGH FOR ABACUS
Abacus Group has reviewed its performance for the financial year ending 30th September 2002, and confirms that trading is in line with current market expectations.
Abacus Group, 20 September 2002
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OUR TOP TEN NEW PRODUCTS SELECTION
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1. Chip simplifies three-phase meter design
The ADE7752 is a three-phase electrical energy metering IC with watt-hour output. The ADE7752 is the three-phase counterpart to the widely used ADE7755 single-phase metering IC. Compatible with a wide range of three-phase grid configurations including direct connect and transformer operated, three- and four-wire distribution - it can be used in three-phase commercial and industrial revenue meters or submeters, three-phase motors or generators, and industrial control and utility automation applications.
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2. Single-chip baseband for GSM basestations
Siemens IC Mobile and Texas Instruments have jointly developed what they claim to be the industry's smallest single-chip digital baseband solution for GSM basestations. The device performs all signal processing functions needed for a GSM carrier and is fully software backward compatible and downloadable. This future-proof solution combines standard TI DSPs with Siemens IP and SRAM onto a single device. In conjunction with TI's latest wireless infrastructure DSP technology, this solution fully supports all advanced features such as GPRS, Edge, GERAN, narrowband-AMR and wideband-AMR.
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3. SoC speeds radio data processing
The XE88LC06A is a novel system on a chip designed to simplify radio telemetry. This miniature system benefits from both low power consumption and low cost as well as optimising throughput. The circuit contains a revolutionary block named BitJockey, the equivalent of a UART for the functionality of a wireless connection, which interfaces the microcontroller with any radio transceiver. The heart of the BitJockey consists of a serialisation block, around which there are a bit encoder and a bit decoder to facilitate standard communication formats (NRZ, Manchester, Miller), as well as input and output FIFO stacks.
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4. Thermal tape sticks sinks to plastic BGAs
Thermattach T410 thermal tape from Chomerics has been developed to provide a reliable method for bonding heatsinks to hot-running devices. The highly thermally conductive material is especially suited to applications that require heatsinks to be bonded to plastic ball grid array (BGA) devices. T410 thermal tape has an overall thickness of 0.18mm, and features a 0.05mm aluminium foil carrier that is coated on one side with a silicone based pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).
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5. Arrayed waveguide gratings to cut DWDM costs
Agilent Technologies is developing a new family of arrayed waveguide gratings (AWGs) for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) long-haul and metropolitan network applications. Agilent's AWG technology, based on a chemical vapour deposition (CVD) of glass on silicon process, enables high-volume, low-cost manufacturing and the integration of other components to lower costs for network equipment manufacturers. AWGs are integrated optical circuits that combine (multiplex) or separate (demultiplex) different wavelength signals in an optical network.
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6. Core module speeds embedded systems development
Rabbit Semiconductor's fastest and most powerful microprocessor core module to date is the RCM3200 RabbitCore. The company reckons this is the ideal option for designers who want to rapidly develop and implement embedded systems with fully integrated 10/100BaseT Ethernet connectivity. Measuring only 69 x 47mm, the RCM3200 operates at 3.3V (with 5V-tolerant I/O), runs at 44.2MHz, and features 6six serial ports. Built-in low-EMI features, including a clock spectrum spreader, practically eliminate EMI problems, helping OEMs pass CE and regulatory RF emissions tests.
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7. Transceiver cuts wireless LANs down to size
Maxim Integrated Products reckons its MAX2820 SiGe zero-IF transceiver is the industry's smallest RF transceiver designed specifically for 802.11b WLAN applications. The single-chip design features a direct-conversion (or zero-IF) architecture and integrated baseband filters for both receiver and transmitter. Only one low-cost ceramic RF bandpass filter is required. Older superhet radio designs require at least three RF/IF chips, three RF bandpass filters, an IF SAW filter, and approximately 30 additional passive components.
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8. USB hardware debug probe aids 32 and 64bit design
A new low-cost, high-performance, plug-and-play USB hardware debug probe combines with the Green Hills Multi 2000 source-level debugger and integrated development environment (IDE) to simplify the debugging of sophisticated embedded programs by providing program download and run control without the need for a ROM monitor. The new Slingshot probe will support most major 32 and 64bit embedded CPU and DSP architectures, including PowerPC, ARM, MIPS and ColdFire.
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9. Platform-based coverification solution
The Nexus-PDK coverification solution is designed to dramatically shorten the verification cycle for embedded systems. Nexus-PDK provides the hub of a system coverification environment by performing high-level simulations of embedded platforms and cosimulating hardware and software implementations with popular third-party ISS and RTL tools. The Nexus-PDK solution also enables designers to quickly develop high-level embedded platform designs using a built-in platform developer's kit.
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10. Filter is reconfigurable RF spectrum channeliser
RF Engines (RFEL) has developed a radical new patented filter bank design, called the Tuneable Pipelined Frequency Transform (TPFT). The TPFT allows the user to dynamically select sections of spectrum (channels) of differing bandwidths, from a broad band of spectrum, and to acquire and process these channels in real time. Furthermore, the design disregards the processing of those sections of spectrum that are not of interest, so improving the silicon efficiency even further.
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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SINGLE-CHIP BLUETOOTH ENTERS PRINTER DONGLES
(Cambridge Silicon Radio, 20 September 2002)
BlueCore, the single-chip Bluetooth solution from Cambridge Silicon Radio, has been chosen by Taiwan-based Bluetake.
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DEVELOPERS TURN TO OFF-THE-SHELF DSP SOFTWARE
(Texas Instruments, 24 September 2002)
As system complexity increases exponentially and there is a need to write more and more lines of code, customers are demanding proven off-the-shelf software to help alleviate their design pressures.
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CORE POWERS VIDEO-OVER-IP SOLUTION
(MIPS Technologies, 24 September 2002)
High-quality wireless video distribution is now a reality with the launch of a video-over-IP solution from ViXS Systems based on the high-performance, low-power MIPS32 4Km processor core.
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DESIGN PLANNER SHRINKS TELECOMMS CHIP
(Monterey Design Systems, 19 September 2002)
The IC Wizard hierarchical design planner has enabled the Telecommunication Network Systems Group of Fujitsu to achieve a 15% reduction in die size on a 3.3 million gate telecomms chip.
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DESIGN METHODOLOGIES SPEED TIME TO ARC SILICON
(Synopsys, 19 September 2002)
Synopsys Professional Services has assisted ARC International with two strategic projects that enable ARC and its customers to integrate ARCtangent microprocessor cores more quickly and reliably.
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PLATFORM CUTS WIRELESS GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT TIME
(Motorola Computer Group, 18 September 2002)
Dilithium Networks has used Motorola CompactPCI telecomms platforms to build one of the world's first wireless multimedia gateways.
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MICROCONTROLLER BOOSTS SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
(Hitachi Europe, 18 September 2002)
The H8/36014F MCU combines the high-performance 16bit H8/300H Tiny CPU core with two USARTs, capable of operating at up to 625kbaud in asynchronous mode and up to 4Mbit/s in synchronous mode.
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SERDES QUADRUPLES COMMS CAPACITY
(National Semiconductor, 18 September 2002)
National Semiconductor has entered the multigigabit serdes market with the introduction of a best-in-class 2.5Gbit/s transceiver optimised for backplane, cable and fibre optical applications.
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SAR CHIPS TAKE SRAM AND PLLs ONBOARD
(Zarlink Semiconductor, 18 September 2002)
Available now from Zarlink Semiconductor are the industry's two most highly integrated AAL1 segmentation and reassembly chips for TDM-to-ATM conversion.
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DIGITALLY CONTROLLED POT HAS HIGH SPEC FOR AUDIO
(Xicor, 18 September 2002)
A new high-performance, dual 32-tap digitally programmable potentiometer IC offers performance and features ideally suited for high quality audio applications.
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MEMORY MODULES SUBSTITUTE FOR OBSOLETE LINES
(Force Technologies, 18 September 2002)
Force Technologies has added the Twilight Corp range of memory modules to its product portfolio.
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VIDEO DRIVER IC AIMS FOR DVD PLAYERS
(Rohm Electronics (UK), 19 September 2002)
A new five-channel video driver IC combines built in lowpass and bandpass input filters with integrated mute functions to significantly simplify the design of DVD equipment.
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SWITCHES ARE FIRST WITH 1.8V FOR PC CARDS
(Texas Instruments, 23 September 2002)
The industry's first power interface switches compliant with the new CardBay/CardBus+ standard for PC Cards reduce power consumption and prolong battery life in portable applications.
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CHIP GOES ONBOARD TO CONVERT SERIAL TO ETHERNET
(Sena Technologies, 23 September 2002)
The HelloDevice LS100M is a cost-effective and easy-to-use single-chip serial-Ethernet communication module.
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FOUR-PORT MEMORIES BOOST THROUGHPUT
(IDT, 23 September 2002)
Integrated Device Technology reckons it has furthered its leadership in multiport technology with the introduction of the industry's fastest and lowest-powered synchronous FourPort devices.
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MULTIRATE FRAMER TAKES MORE ONBOARD
(PMC-Sierra, 24 September 2002)
PMC-Sierra reckons the PM5332 Spectra 1x2488 is the industry's highest-density multirate Sonet/SDH framer for single-channel OC-48/STM-16 or four-port channelised OC-12/STM-4 interfaces.
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PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC STRETCHES TO AUTOMOTIVE SPECS
(Lattice Semiconductor UK, 24 September 2002)
The ispMACH 4000V family from Lattice Semiconductor now supports the full automotive ambient temperature range of -40 to +125C.
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CHIPS AND MODULES SPREAD DIGITAL TV
(DiBcom, 24 September 2002)
New from DiBcom are the Mobitive DIB3000-M integrated circuit for in-car digital TV reception and the MOD-3000 module that enables consumers to receive digital TV channels on their laptops.
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THREE DEVICES AIM FOR AUTOMOTIVE MULTIMEDIA
(Microtune, 24 September 2002)
Microtune has unveiled three products aimed at the emerging in-car entertainment and personal telematics markets.
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DRIVERS GAIN INTELLIGENCE FOR LIN SYSTEMS
(Motorola SPS, 24 September 2002)
The MC33689 and MC33895 intelligent distributed control drivers are ideal for LIN systems that use DC motors, stepper motors and lamps.
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SYSTEM SPEEDS AUTOMOTIVE CONTROLLER DESIGN
(The MathWorks, 19 September 2002)
The MathWorks and Accurate Technologies (ATI) have developed a powerful, cost-effective rapid prototyping and calibration system for automotive powertrain design.
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DEVELOPMENT KIT GETS SOFT CORES SORTED
(Trenz Electronic, 23 September 2002)
Trenz Electronic is shipping a new FPGA development kit for soft processor cores powering embedded systems.
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CHASSIS FORMS FOUNDATION FOR PXI INSTRUMENTS
(Crellon Microsystems, 20 September 2002)
New from Crellon Microsystems is the Adlink cPXIS-2100 series PXI instrument chassis system.
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ENCLOSURE GETS COTS PC/104 HARDWARE AIRBORNE
(Parvus Corp, 23 September 2002)
The ZS Series of rugged aluminium enclosures from Parvus Corp enable PC/104 and EBX computer applications to conform with military/aviation mounting standard MS25212.
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SHIELDED CONNECTOR FOR SENSITIVE BUS SIGNALS
(Harting, 20 September 2002)
The Han Quintax Z Series is a shielded connector module designed for use with Harting's Han-Modular range of heavy-duty industrial connectors.
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CABLE HOODS PROVIDE HEAVYWEIGHT SCREENING
(Genalog, 20 September 2002)
Genalog can now offer a range of GTK D-sub die-cast-zinc cable hoods.
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COMPLETE PACKAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL PCB REPAIRS
(Intertronics, 18 September 2002)
The CTC Professional Repair Kit from Intertronics is the most complete and most versatile circuit board repair kit available anywhere, says the company.
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SPOTLIGHT PROVIDES A SPEEDY CURE
(Dymax, 23 September 2002)
The Dymax BlueWave 200 is the highest intensity UVA and visible light producing spotlight available.
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SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES IN CERAMIC AND METAL
(Atek Technology, 23 September 2002)
High-performance and custom-designed packages in ceramic and metal are now available from Atek Technology.
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HALF-BRICK CONVERTORS GAIN 60A CAPABILITY
(Advanced Power Conversion, 18 September 2002)
Advanced Power Conversion has added a 60A version to its popular "half-brick" size DC/DC convertor range.
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BUFFER UNIT COVERS 80% OF POWER INTERRUPTIONS
(Puls UK, 24 September 2002)
A novel buffer unit provides a battery-free design for a secure power supply in case of AC power faults.
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FLOPPY-SIZED SBC TAKES PCIBUS ETHERNET ONBOARD
(Evalue Technology, 18 September 2002)
The ECM-3412 is an ultra small 3.5in FDD-size single board computer with a low-power NS Geode GX1 processor, LCD interface, AC97 Audio and dual PCIbus Ethernet interfaces.
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PMC NETWORKING MODULES COME WITH LINUX DRIVERS
(SBE, 19 September 2002)
SBE's top selling PCI mezzanine card (PMC) modules are now available with TimeSys Linux certified software drivers.
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SERIAL PORTS MOUNT NEW LOW-PROFILE PCI FORM FACTOR
(Talisman Electronics, 23 September 2002)
The CC-249 is a half size card that provides two industry-standard RS232 serial COM ports in a single Low-Profile PCI slot.
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MODULE PUTS XSCALE INTO STRONGARM DESIGNS
(Strategic Test, 24 September 2002)
Embedded designers wishing to use the new Intel XScale PXA250 processor to replace existing StrongARM designs, can take advantage of the Triton module from Strategic Test.
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CONTRACT HIRE PROVIDES COST-EFFECTIVE COMMS TESTS
(Acterna, 20 September 2002)
Acterna has set up a new programme designed to give its customers a cost-effective option for securing communications test and measurement solutions.
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NONINTRUSIVE BLUETOOTH PROTOCOL ANALYSER
(Yokogawa Martron, 20 September 2002)
Now available from Yokogawa Martron, the Mobiwave D10 is a low-cost nonintrusive Bluetooth protocol analyser.
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PROBES ADD FURTHER FUNCTIONS TO SCOPE RANGES
(Gould-Nicolet Technologies, 23 September 2002)
Gould Nicolet Technologies has a new range of Intelliprobes for its Ultima and Accura families of digital and transient storage oscilloscopes.
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LONG LIFE FOR SSR-BASED ACQUISITION CARD
(Keithley Instruments, 24 September 2002)
Keithley Instruments has a new multiplexer card and an upgrade to another one for its Integra Series data acquisition/switch platform.
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