DESCRIPTION

The SPICoderTM UR5HCSPI keyboard encoder and power management IC is designed specifically for handheld PCs (H/PCs). The off-the-shelf UR5HCSPI will readily work with CPUs designed for Windows CE®, saving OEMs significant development time and money as well as minimizing time-to-market for the new generations of handheld products.

FEATURES

• SPI-compatible keyboard encoder and power management IC with other interfaces available

• Compatible with Windows CE® keyboard specification

• Zero-PowerTM — typically consuming less than 2µA, between 3-5V

• Offers overall system power management capabilities

• Compatible with “system-on silicon” CPUs for H/PCs

• Special keyboard and power management modes for H/PCs, including programmable “wake-up” keys

• Scans, debounces, and encodes an 8 x 12 matrix and controls discrete switches and LED indicators

• Custom versions available

APPLICATIONS

• StrongARMTM Handheld PCs

• Windows CE® Platforms

• Web Phones

• Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)

• Wearable Computers

• Internet Appliance