Trident Microsystems Announces Purchase Agreement with SEIKO EPSON Corporation

Strategic Insights -

Trident Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of integrated circuit graphics controllers and multimedia video processing chipsets, has announced a significant partnership with SEIKO EPSON Corporation, a renowned Japanese electronics company. As per the agreement, Trident's TGUI9660 graphical user interface (GUI) accelerator and PC View+ video processor will be integrated into SEIKO EPSON's PC-486ME family of desktop computers, a key standard in Japan's PC-98 platform. This integration is expected to enhance the performance and quality of SEIKO EPSON's systems while reducing costs.

Key Takeaways:

  • SEIKO EPSON Corporation has signed a purchase agreement with Trident Microsystems for the use of TGUI9660 GUI accelerator and PC View+ video processor in its PC-486ME family of desktop computers.
  • The integration of Trident's 64-bit TGUI9660 GUI accelerator is expected to improve the performance and quality of SEIKO EPSON's systems while reducing costs by eliminating the need for external components.
  • Trident's in-house expertise on the PC-98 architecture will enable SEIKO EPSON Corporation to save three to six months in localizing drivers, making it easier and quicker to port to next-generation Trident products.
  • The TGUI9660 device includes an on-chip 135MHz pixel clock and RAMDACs, supporting high-quality, live-video playback at no extra cost using on-chip 16-bit VESA Advanced Feature Connector (VAFC) DACs.
  • Trident's PC View+ video accelerator device is part of a chipset solution for MPEG playback cards that can display and capture live video from various sources.
  • Trident Microsystems designs, develops, and markets integrated circuit graphics controllers and multimedia video processing chipsets for IBM-compatible PCs and sells its products through OEMs, ODMs, and system integrators worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 135MHz pixel clock: The TGUI9660 device features a high-speed on-chip pixel clock.
  • 16-bit VESA Advanced Feature Connector (VAFC) DACs: The TGUI9660 device supports high-quality, live-video playback using on-chip VAFC DACs.
  • 3 to 6 months: Trident's in-house expertise on the PC-98 architecture is expected to save SEIKO EPSON Corporation three to six months in localizing drivers.
  • 64-bit GUI accelerator: The TGUI9660 GUI accelerator is a 64-bit device, which will enhance the performance and quality of SEIKO EPSON's systems.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, May 23 /PRNewswire/ (TRID)
  • Trident Microsystems press release