Released on: October 1, 2008, 3:09 am

Press Release Author: Semiconductor Corp. - PSoC Mixed-Signal Array

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Cypress designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions that
permit innovation around the world. Cypress offers PSoC, the premier programmable
mixed-signal controller; the TrueTouch multi-touch and gesture-based input system;
CapSense capacitive sensing; wireless USB; West Bridge ultra-fast peripheral
controllers; as well as general purpose clock generators, image sensors, memory,
optical sensors, and more.

Press Release Body: Cypress's OvationONSâ"¢ II Laser Navigation System-on-Chip
Selected by Sunrex for Trackball Applications
Programmable Solution Delivers High-Precision Tracking and System Integration
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2008 - Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE: CY) today
announced that computer input device manufacturer Sunrex Technology Corp. has
selected Cypress's OvationONSâ"¢ II Laser Navigation System-on-Chip for trackball
module applications to be demonstrated at the Computex Taipei technology show this
week. The programmable CYONS2000 Laser SoC with integrated sensor and
microcontroller enables the design to reduce external passive components for simple,
sleek trackball designs. The laser-based trackball module leverages Cypress's
patented OptiCheckâ"¢ technology to deliver high accuracy tracking with a smooth
navigation experience.
The new OvationONSâ"¢ II Laser Navigation SoC is the first in the industry that
integrates a laser navigation sensor and a programmable Flash-based microcontroller
on a single die. Based on Cypress's SONOS 0.13-micron mixed-signal process
technology, the small form factor device features the superior surface tracking
performance and low-power consumption of OptiCheck technology integrated with a
programmable M8C CPU, USB interface, and a highly configurable power management
unit. The innovative laser SoC is also designed to support 0.8V to 5.5V operations,
and targets wireless mice for mainstream desktop use and trackball applications with
a single AA battery.
"We are pleased to have an established input device manufacturer such as Sunrex
designing with our OvationONS II Laser SoC," said Shuo Zhang, vice president of
Sales and Marketing for Cypress's Optical Navigation Solutions. "Their trackball
module demonstrates the high-performance, yet simple designs our solution enables."
About OvationONS II Laser System-on-Chip
The OvationONS II Laser SoC combines easily with an optical lens for simple
two-piece assembly, without the need for power calibration of the vertical-cavity
surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) or for optical alignment. The flexible PSoC®
architecture enables designers to adjust performance and power consumption to meet
required specifications. The SoC is easily programmed in the Integrated Development
Environment and GUI-based software interface of Cypress's PSoC Designerâ"¢ tool,
reducing design complexity, cost and time-to-market.
OvationONS II features Cypress's patented OptiCheck technology for a fundamentally
different approach from traditional image capture/correlation techniques. The
OptiCheck detection scheme streamlines signal-processing requirements, maximizing
performance and reducing the sensor's power consumption. Visit www.cypress.com or
email ovationonsii@cypress.com for more information.
About Sunrex Technology
Sunrex Technology is engaged in manufacturing and selling of computer input devices,
including wireless mice, keyboards and presenter tools, as well as tablet monitors
and keypads for mobile phones. The company is headquartered in Taichung Hsien,
Taiwan, and owns subsidiary American Sunrex Corporation in Walnut, California,
U.S.A. For more information on Sunrex Techology's products please visit
www.sunrex.com.tw.
About Cypress
Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions that provide
customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system value. Cypress offerings
include the PSoC® Programmable System-on-Chipâ"¢, USB controllers, Laser Navigation
Sensors, general-purpose programmable clocks and memories. Cypress also offers wired
and wireless connectivity solutions ranging from its WirelessUSBâ"¢ radio
system-on-chip, to West Bridgeâ"¢ and EZ-USB® FX2LP controllers that enhance
connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress serves numerous markets
including consumer, computation, data communications, automotive, industrial, and
solar power. Cypress trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress
online at www.cypress.com.
www.cypress.com/go/se/2_June_Trackball


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