Chips synchronize video and audio; SMPTE ICs rely on onchip 65C02 core to handle multimedia links. (Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers standards) (Integrated Circuit Systems Inc. introduces ICS2008 and ICS2010 time-code integrated circuits) (Product Announcement)

EDN, January, 1993 by Mayer, John H.

SMPTE ICs rely on onchip 65C02 core to handle multimedia links

With both computer and consumer electronics apparently headed in the direction of multimedia, components that help integrate graphics, video, and audio are becoming increasingly important. Two time-code ICs from Integrated Circuit Systems (ICS) of Valley Forge, PA, address needs of designers of PC and consumer-video products that require time-code generation or reception adhering to Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) standards.

SMPTE time code is an industry standard for real-time synchronization of sight and sound components of both televised and computer-generated video productions. "It's a natural," observes senior engineer Ken Paiste, "because it's an...

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