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07-07-2011

E Ink and Epson Achieve World-Leading ePaper Resolution

E Ink Holdings Inc. and Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") today announced the joint development of a 300-dpi electronic paper device with razor-sharp text and images for ePaper Document Readers.
07-07-2011 –
28-01-2011

Epson Develops New Microcontroller to Maximize e-Paper Performance and Energy-Efficient Driver Series

Perfect for applications in smart cards and other small mobile devices that demand long battery life and thin form factors
28-01-2011 –
28-12-2010

Epson Toyocom Develops Inertial Measurement Unit with Quartz Gyro-Sensors

Miniature IMU with high accuracy & stability for wide use in industrial applications
28-12-2010 –
30-11-2010

Epson Toyocom Develops New Series of Gyro-sensors for Vehicle Attitude Sensing

XV-9000 series provides electronic stability and rollover protection for vehicles
30-11-2010 –
28-10-2010

Epson Toyocom Develops the World's Smallest Single Package 6-Axis Sensor

The AH-6100LR has a wide dynamic range of 81 to 83 dB (200 Hz output bandwidth), enabling high-precision control via accurate tracing and helping improve the certainty of motion recognition.
28-10-2010 –
28-09-2010

Volume Production Begins for Epson Toyocom's Latest Gyro-sensor XV-3700CB

Used for analyzing human motion or as an input device for a motion user interface that accurately senses, for example, the attitude of a radio-controlled helicopter, the new gyro-sensor will help improve the performance of devices designed for motion sensing applications, such as controllers and 3D
28-09-2010 –
30-08-2010

Epson Toyocom Develops New Absolute Pressure Sensor

High-resolution XP-6000CA sensor accurately detects height changes in 3-cm increments by sensing changes in pressure
30-08-2010 –
28-07-2010

Epson Develops New Four-Channel Car Camera Interface IC for Safer Driving

The new IC can combine images from multiple sides of the vehicle, helping to eliminate blind spots and enabling a higher level of driving safety.
28-07-2010 –
29-06-2010

Epson and E Ink Announce State-of-the-Art Color EPD Controller

New chip offers high-performance color processing
29-06-2010 –
06-11-2009

Epson and E Ink Announce a New Addition to the EPD Controller Family

- New ISIS chip offers higher performance, space saving solution -
06-11-2009 –
22-09-2009

Epson Develops High-Speed USB Hub Controller for Automotive Applications

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") today announced that it has developed and begun shipping samples of a high-speed USB hub controller for automotive applications.
22-09-2009 –
21-08-2009

Epson Develops Controller for Effortless Display of Advanced GUI Visual Effects

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE: 6724) today announced the development of an embedded system display controller that effortlessly handles advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) visual effects.
21-08-2009 –
03-07-2009

Epson Develops USB Host Controller with Built-in Software

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE: 6724) today announced that it has begun shipping samples of the second product in the company's line of USB controller LSIs with integrated USB software for USB memory connection applications.
03-07-2009 –
11-06-2009

New 16-bit Microcontroller Greatly Enhances Home Appliance Interfaces

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson," TSE: 6724) today announced that it has recently developed a 16-bit microcontroller that enhances the user interface of control panels used in items such as white goods and factory automation equipment.
11-06-2009 –
04-05-2009

Epson Develops Host Controller LSI Designed Exclusively for SD Memory Cards

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE: 6724) has developed the S1R72E11 host controller LSI designed exclusively for SD memory cards and ideally suited for embedded devices. Shipment of samples has already commenced with a sample price of 650 yen per unit.
04-05-2009 –
14-04-2009

Epson Toyocom Develops World's Smallest 32.678-kHz Crystal Oscillator

Epson Toyocom Corporation, the leader in crystal devices, has developed the world's smallest* 32.768-kHz crystal oscillator.
14-04-2009 –
02-03-2009

Epson Develops 16-bit Flash Microcontroller with On-chip LCD Driver Capable of Industry-Leading 4,096 Dot High-Resolution

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE: 6724) has developed a low-power-consumption 16-bit microcontroller capable of high-definition LCD display which supports the industry's largest display area.
02-03-2009 –
28-01-2009

Epson Develops Controller for the Latest In-Car Display Systems Including Dual-Panel Control and Head-Up Display

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed the S2D13515 display controller LSI that is ideally suited for use in in-car display systems by supporting dual panel control and head-up display.
28-01-2009 –
03-11-2008

Epson Develops Natural-Sounding Voice Data Creation Tool and Voice Chips, Simplifying Voice Guidance Installation

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed a natural-sounding voice data creation tool for embedded applications, as well as the S1V3034x series of voice chips and the terminal compatible S1V3S344 IC chip with built-in flash memory.
03-11-2008 –
26-09-2008

Epson Develops Non-Contact Power Transmission Module Capable of Transmitting 2.5Watts with a 0.8mm Coil

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") today announced it has developed a highly efficient module enabling non-contact power transmission. The company has begun sample shipments of the S4E96400/S4E96401 set.
26-09-2008 –
28-08-2008

Epson Toyocom Expands "QMEMS" Photo AT Chip Product Lineup

Epson Toyocom Corporation, the leader in crystal devices, has begun volume production of crystal products that employ the company's photo AT chips.
28-08-2008 –
29-07-2008

Epson and E Ink Announce Breakthrough Controller IC for Electronic Paper Displays

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson"), a global supplier of semiconductor solutions, its subsidiary Epson Electronics America Inc., and E Ink Corporation, the leading developer and marketer of electronic paper display (EPD) technology.
29-07-2008 –
27-06-2008

Epson Develops S1C17602, a 16-bit Microcontroller with Enhanced Functions Suitable for Controlling Sensors for Healthcare Equipment

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed the S1C17602, a low power consumption 16-bit microcontroller that incorporates a newly developed 10-bit ultra-low power consumption A/D converter and is capable of controlling various sensors used in healthcare equipment.
27-06-2008 –
20-05-2008

Epson Develops Low-Power Consumption 4-Bit Microcontroller with Industry's Highest-Resolution Dot Matrix LCD Driver

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") today announced the development of the S1C6F632, a low-power-consumption 4-bit flash microcontroller that contains the industry's highest resolution dot matrix LCD driver.
20-05-2008 –
15-04-2008

Epson Toyocom Develops New High-Stability Real-Time Clock Modules

Epson Toyocom Corporation ("Epson Toyocom"), the leader in crystal devices, has announced the commercial development of a pair of real-time clock modules featuring the industry's most accurate clock.
15-04-2008 –
07-03-2008

Epson Develops 16-bit Microcontroller Containing Dot Matrix LCD Driver with Industry's Highest Resolution - Low power consumption makes it ideal for use in battery-powered devices

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed the S1C17702, a 16-bit flash microcontroller that contains the industry's highest resolution dot matrix LCD driver, and features low power consumption equivalent to an 8-bit microcontroller.
07-03-2008 –
11-01-2008

Epson Introduces New USB 2.0 High-Speed Controller LSI Capable of Operating Two USB Ports Simultaneously

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed the S1R72V18, the newest product in its S1R72V Series of USB controller LSI products that are compatible with high-speed USB 2.0.
11-01-2008 –
02-11-2007

Epson Commercializes Highly Efficient Non-Contact Power Transmission Module

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") today announced it has commercialized a highly efficient module enabling non-contact power transmission.
02-11-2007 –
05-10-2007

Epson Toyocom Announces New Programmable Crystal Oscillators to Support Low Voltage & High Frequencies

Epson Toyocom Corporation, a leader in the design and manufacture of crystal-based electronic products, today announced the commercial development of a new series of programmable crystal oscillators.
05-10-2007 –
15-12-2006

Epson Acquires Shares in Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices to Create Wholly-Owned Subsidiary

Seiko Epson Corp. ("Epson") concluded a contract with Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., ("Sanyo Electric") to acquire the shares held by the latter in the two companies' joint venture, Sanyo Epson Imaging Devices Corp. ("Sanyo Epson").
15-12-2006 –
07-12-2006

Epson Toyocom Announces World's Smallest High-Precision Gyro Sensor for Car Navigation Systems

Epson Toyocom Corporation, the leader in quartz devices, has announced the successful commercialization of the XV-8000CB, the world's smallest high-precision gyro sensor with an ultra-compact and ultra-thin design that enables greater system performance.
07-12-2006 –
22-08-2006

Epson Launches its New Device Controller LSI for High-Speed USB2.0 that is Ideally Suited for Mobile Terminals

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed the S1R72V13, the newest product in its S1R72V Series of USB controller LSI that is compatible with High-Speed USB2.0, featuring a guaranteed operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
22-08-2006 –
29-05-2006

New Epson Application Processor for Electronic Dictionaries and e-Books Combines Advanced Functionality and Low Power Consumption

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed an application processor, the S1C33E07, ideally suited to portable devices such as electronic dictionaries and e-books that require high-level data processing and displays.
29-05-2006 –
17-04-2006

Epson develops digital encoding LSI Compatible with NTSC and PAL systems

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has announced the S1D13746, a digital video encoding LSI. The new product can easily be added on to digital video systems and was created in response to demand for TV output in the embedded market.
17-04-2006 –
16-01-2006

Epson Toyocom Announces Smallest-Class VCXO for Mobile Handsets with Support for Terrestrial Digital Broadcasts

Epson Toyocom Corporation has announced that it is preparing to release a new series of voltage-controlled X'tal (crystal) oscillators (VCXO) that support mobile handsets capable of receiving terrestrial digital TV broadcasts.
16-01-2006 –
16-11-2005

Epson Develops SD Card Host Interface LSI Compatible with SD CPRM

Singapore November 16 2005: Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed a new SD memory card host interface LSI compatible with SD CPRM.
16-11-2005 –
27-10-2005

Epson Launches In-Vehicle USB Controller LSIs with Expanded Guaranteed Operating Temperature

Seiko Epson Corp. ("Epson") will launch a lineup of USB controller LSI products with expanded guaranteed operating temperatures for in-vehicle use.
27-10-2005 –
17-08-2005

NEW SAW Resonator with Minimal Frequency Shift over Temperature

The increased use of wireless applications demands crystals with high frequency accuracy and low phase noise for transmitters in order to secure reliable transmission and minimize interferences.
17-08-2005 –
15-06-2005

Epson presents the RX-8564LC - One of the world’s smallest RTC module including 32KHz crystal

Demand for smaller and less-power-consuming electronic devices is expected to grow as consumer electronic equipment becomes smaller.
15-06-2005 –
19-04-2005

Epson Develops the World's First Flexible 8-Bit Asynchronous Microprocessor

Seiko Epson Corp. ("Epson") has announced that it has developed the world's first*1 flexible 8-bit asynchronous microprocessor using low-temperature polysilicon thin-film transistors (LTPS-TFTs) on a plastic substrate.
19-04-2005 –
21-07-2004

EPSON Launches Ultra-Low Power Microcomputer for Timepieces and Temperature/Humidity Dataloggers with Stepping Motor Driver

EPSON has developed an ultra-low-power 4-bit microcomputer that consumes an average of less than 1 uA of current during use.
21-07-2004 –
29-06-2004

New Quartz Device in ultra small package ideal for GPS, GSM and CDMA applications

With the TG-5000LA EPSON provides a new component fitting ideally to the needs especially of GPS, GSM, CDMA cellular phone applications.
29-06-2004 –
28-05-2004

32-bit MCU with Built-In Color LCD Controller and USB1.1 Peripheral

EPSON introduces a new 32-bit MCU with built-in LCD-Controller and USB1.1 peripheral: the S1C33L05.
28-05-2004 –
29-04-2004

EPSON Releases Dual Output Crystal Oscillator

In response to market demand for higher integration, EPSON has released a dual output crystal oscillator MG-5020JE series that provide 32.768 kHz and 48 MHz frequencies in one compact package (7 x 5.4 x 1.5 mm).
29-04-2004 –
17-02-2004

EPSON’s first Mobile Graphics Engine with MPEG4/H263 hardware acceleration

EPSON presents a new Mobile Graphics Engine ideal for MMS phones – the S1D13732.
17-02-2004 –
04-02-2004

EPSON Launches Sales of High-frequency CMOS Output Quartz Oscillators EG-2021CA and EG-2011CA For PCI-Express and Other High-speed, Low-voltage Applications

EPSON has developed the EG-2021CA and EG-2011CA ultra-compact (7,0 x 5,0 x 1,3 mm typ.) quartz oscillators, which operate at 2.5 V and 1.8 V respectively and are intended for high-speed serial transfer applications such as PCI-Express.
04-02-2004 –
05-11-2003

New Miniature Package With Advanced Structure - New Platform Oscillators (NPO) -

EPSON announces the development of a completely new type of highly compact package.
05-11-2003 –
10-10-2003

EPSON develops Ultra-Miniature enhanced, Energy Saving USB On-The Go Controller

EPSON has developed a new USB On-The-Go controller with an integrated power function for VBUS control.
10-10-2003 –
25-08-2003

EPSON presents the MC-30A: Reliable 32.768kHz Dedicated to Automotive Applications

Power consumption plays more and more a role in cars. The more digital the car, the tighter are the reserves of the battery.
25-08-2003 –
28-07-2003

LCD driver with 81 x 256 pixel and 4 grey scale for automotive applications - Single Chip Driver S1D15712

EPSON introduces the S1D15712, a single chip MLS driver for dot matrix liquid crystal displays in automotive applications like low cost car navigation systems, car radios and dashboard systems.
28-07-2003 –
17-06-2003

LVDS-Output High-Stability SAW Oscillators -Q3805CA0xxxxx00 (EG-2121CA-L), Q3806CA0xxxxx00 (EG-2102CA-L)-

To support the need for increasingly fast high-speed serial communications, we have added a pair of LVDS output oscillators, the EG-2121CA-L (2.5 V operation) and the EG-2102CA-L (3.3V operation), to our existing line of well-received PECL output SAW oscillators.
17-06-2003 –
23-04-2003

Epson Develops High-Temperature Poly-Si TFT Panels for Next-Generation Projectors

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has developed high-temperature polysilicon ("HTPS") thin-film transistor liquid-crystal panels that raise the performance bar for liquid-crystal (LC) projectors.
23-04-2003 –
24-03-2003

EPSON Embedded Text-to-Speech (TTS) System for Portable Applications

EPSON has presented the embedded Text-to-Speech System.
24-03-2003 –
21-02-2003

New 3.7-cm STN Color LCD for Mobile Phones -L1F10166Txx-

Mobile phones with color displays have started to catch on globally, leading to a heightened demand for STN color LCDs in popular-grade handsets.
21-02-2003 –
21-02-2003

New Detector IC S1F77600 – Breakthrough in Dry Cell Battery Leakage Detectors Guaranteed Performance at 0 Volts

Seiko Epson Corporation has developed and released the S1F77600, a detector IC ideal for the prevention of dry battery cell leakage. The sample price is 100 yen. Initial production is set at 100K/month with sequential increases planned.
21-02-2003 –
23-01-2003

Low-current-consumption and Small Crystal Oscillators -Q33310Fxxxxxx00 (SG-310) / Q33510Fxxxxxx00 (SG-510)-

In response to calls from the mobile information equipment market for crystal oscillators that consume less current, we developed the Q33310Fxxxxxx00 (SG-310) and the Q33510Fxxxxxx00 (SG-510).
23-01-2003 –

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