CSR launches industry’s most highly integrated processors for printers, scanners and all-in-ones

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND & SUNNYVALE, USA: CSR plc has introduced the Quatro 5300 series of programmable imaging processors, the most highly integrated solutions available for efficiently developing the next generation of printers, scanners and all-in-ones (AIOs) that meet the latest EU and U.S. energy-efficiency requirements.

Sampling now, the Quatro 5300 series’ reduced overall system BOM cost, programmable architecture and modular firmware platform help OEMs create smaller, less expensive controllers for a wide range of low-end to mid-range products and bring them to market more quickly.

“The Quatro 5300 series sets a new industry benchmark for the level of integrated functionality in a product of this kind, and represents the latest example of the continuous innovation and integration CSR is pursuing with the highly successful Quatro product line,” said Neil Epstein, senior director of Product Marketing for Document Imaging at CSR.

“The Quatro 5300 processor is already being used by several of our Tier-One customers to develop highly economical products that will be available in stores starting early next year, and with the Quatro 5300’s compelling cost-savings and other advantages, we are confident it can provide an attractive solution for other OEMs seeking to build market share and volume in the price-sensitive BRIC markets and elsewhere.”

The Quatro 5300 series eliminates the need for many of the external components typically used to control printers, scanners and AIOs, making the Quatro 5300 series an attractive solution for OEMs seeking to reduce BOM costs. Newly integrated features include ARM Cortex™-M3 microcontroller cores for direct control of printer and scanner motors, eliminating the need for external motor control ICs.

The Quatro 5300 also supports the latest graphical user interface designs with its integrated ARM Mali-400 MP GPU, LCD controller and touch screen controller interface. The integrated Silicon Labs’ V.34 hardware fax modem provides a globally-programmable telephone line interface with proven performance, and the Quatro 5300 series also integrates a complete scanner analog front end (AFE).

The integrated DRAM interface supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory, enabling use of the lowest cost option as the memory market evolves, while the integrated DAC provides cost-effective sensor control. An innovative 14-mm advanced quad flat no-lead (aQFN) package reduces board area and material cost compared to conventional BGA packages.