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1394 TA Establishes New VersaPHY Working Group

The 1394 Trade Association has formed a new working group that will focus on the development and marketing of VersaPHY^TM technology. 

VersaPHY, as defined in the 1394TA document, "VersaPHY Additions to IEEE-1394," is a 100 percent-compatible extension to IEEE-1394 and can be implemented with existing IEEE-1394 PHY silicon.

VersaPHY is designed to simply and cost-effectively connect devices to a 1394 network while coexisting with traditional, non-VersaPHY, devices.
The working group will focus on the development of VersaPHY-based applications and products, with initial focus on the VersaPHY Remote Sensor Profile.

For more information about VersaPHY, visit Quantum Parametrics

Fujitsu Microelectronics Presents Update on 1394 Automotive at ATI in Yokohama

Fujitsu Microelectronics, which has led the development effort for 1394 Automotive silicon, reported on the latest 1394 Automotive products and standards at the Automotive Technology International, held on July 15-17 at Yokohama.

The presentation was made by Suehiro Kawanishi, Director
Automotive Division, Automotive, Security & Ecology Business Unit
Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited. It fit the session entitled "International Standardization for Automotive Systems,” conducted during the afternoon of July 17. Entitled, “Ready to Launch: 1394 Automotive,” the presentation covered the cables, connectors, and ICs used to implement new information and entertainment systems, along with test/diagnostics systems and procedures, with details on the requirements of the systems, features and benefits, and a complete review of related specifications.