Product category: Reference Designs
News Release from: National Semiconductor | Subject: Mira reference designs
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 15 March 2002
Reference designs put Microsoft Mira on
Geode
National Semiconductor has created reference designs to speed deployment of smart display devices that support Microsoft's Mira project.
National Semiconductor has created reference designs to speed deployment of smart display devices that support Microsoft's Mira project Mira, Microsoft's code name for a set of Windows software technologies that will enable a new generation of smart display devices, will extend the Windows XP PC experience to anywhere in the home
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"National Semiconductor has recognised that time to market is of utmost importance to OEMs developing consumer devices", said Keith White, senior director of marketing, Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft.
"By providing reference designs for Mira-enabled devices, National Semiconductor is enabling OEMs to quickly develop these next-generation smart displays, enabling consumers to experience the power of Windows XP from anywhere in their home".
National's reference designs for Mira, available now, are already being used by key ODMs and design houses to provide support for OEMs looking to get Mira-enabled devices to market by the end of 2002.
National's Geode processor incorporates in one chip the microprocessor, graphics and interfaces that can be used to drive the vast majority of Mira devices.
Additionally, with its ultra-low power design and performance optimised for information appliances, the Geode processor provides the optimal balance of price, power and performance for Mira-enabled smart displays.
Coupled with a complete set of reference designs and development support, National's Geode processor allows OEMs to bring Mira-enabled devices to market quickly.
"National has worked extensively with ODMs and design partners to create low-risk paths for OEMs to get devices to market quickly", said Jeff Waters, director of the Consumer Access Business Unit in National Semiconductor's Information Appliance Division.
"National's flexible, easy-to-use reference platforms and high performance, low power Geode technology are the best solution for Mira-enabled smart display devices".
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