Definitions

Semico MAP Model Glossary

MOS Logic

MPRs – Consumer

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. It includes MOS ICs designed specifically for use in consumer equipment such as entertainment, radio, TV, VCR, personal or home appliance, camera, game, etc. The following sub-categories are broken out in the Semico MAP Model.

MPRs - Consumer, Audio/Video

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. Specific to Audio/Video these are ICs designed specifically for use in Radio (IF, RF, Phase-Lock Loop), Audio Op-Amp/Pre-Amp, Audio Control, Noise Reduction, Frequency Synthesizer, Compact Disc Controls, etc. / TV (Video, Sound, Chroma), VCR/Camcorder, etc.

MPRs - Consumer, Other Consumer

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. These products are distinguished from ICs in the Audio/Video category. ICs designed specifically for use in Personal or Home Appliances, White Goods, Still Cameras, Games, etc.

MPRs - Computer

MOS ICs designed specifically for use in mainframes, peripherals, servers, personal computers, workstations and all other computer equipment. The following sub-categories are broken out in the Semico MAP Model.

MPRs - Computer, Computer

This is no longer a separate SIA/WSTS category. Semico assigns general purpose, low-cost MPU support chips to this category. System support chips that perform an imaging function, such as MPEG, are counted in this category. These are usually lower in cost than the discrete graphics processor unit (GPU).

MPRs - Computer, Systems Support

This is no longer a separate SIA/WSTS category. These are designed ICs to work with a specific MPU. Historically this category was predominantly PC chipsets. Semico assigns PC chipsets and similar devices, such as the system support chip for a video game console, to this category. There are non-computing applications which use ICs to support an MPU similar to those known as PC chipsets. These perform functions such as memory management, system interface, etc. Most chipsets used in PC applications have an integrated graphics controller. Since the main function is for system support, these products are accounted for in this category. The discrete graphics processor unit (GPU) is accounted for in the category MPRs - Computer, Graphics and Images.

MPRs - Computer, I/O Interface

This is no longer a separate SIA/WSTS category. These ICs are designed specifically to transfer and/or receive processed information between the CPU and other systems or locations. This category includes dedicated versions of LAN, ETHERNET, ISDN, UARTS, MODEMS and all other circuits devoted to transferring and/or receiving digitized data. Excluded are the older standard or custom Telecom Encoder/Decoder/Filter circuits.

MPRs - Computer, Graphics and Images

This is no longer a separate SIA/WSTS category. These ICs are designed specifically to control, display and/or create graphs and real or virtual images. Semico assigns this category to the discrete graphic processor units (GPUs) used in PCs and other products, such as video game consoles, for high performance applications.

MPRs - Computer, Mass Storage

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. ICs designed specifically to control data storage into and retrieval from magnetic or optical mass storage media such as Floppy Disk, Hard Disk, Tape and Laser Disk (CD, DVD).

MPRs - Computer, Voice and Other

This is no longer a separate SIA/WSTS category. ICs designed specifically to enter information via voice recognition or convey information via voice synthesis to the outside world. Includes all other peripheral circuits required to complete a microcomputer system such as controllers for keyboards, tape, mouse, light pen which are not included in the above sub-categories under this category, MPR – Computer.

MPRs – Communications

MOS ICs designed specifically for use in voice and data communications, such as telecommunication, transmission, two-way and cellular radio, data communications and other communication equipment. Products in this category are reported into the following subcategories based on the function for which they are designed.

MPRs - Communications, Wireless Cell Phone

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. ICs designed for application in Mobile Phones for 1G, 2G, 2.5G, 3G, Smart Phones etc.

MPRs - Communications, Wireless Infrastructure

ICs designed for application in Mobile Base Stations for 1G to 3G, Hot Spots etc. This sub-category differs from the SIA/WSTS Blue Book. Semico has broken out the WiMAX Base Station into a separate sub-category.

MPRs - Communications, Wireless Infrastructure - WiMAX Base Station

ICs designed for application in WiMAX Base Stations. Semico has broken this out from the above Wireless Infrastructure.

MPRs - Communications, Wireless Short Range

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. ICs designed for application in WLAN, Bluetooth, UWB, ZigBee etc.

MPRs - Communications, Wired

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. ICs designed for application in PBX, Modem, VOIP, Central Office etc.

MPRs - Automotive

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS Blue Book definition. ICs designed specifically for use in auto entertainment, navigation, driver information, engine controls and all other automotive applications.

MPRs - Other

This category conforms to the SIA/WSTS category designated as MPR - Multipurpose & Others. ICs designed for multiple applications or for industrial, instrument and military or other applications.