National Courts Microsoft's "Mira"

By Veronica Hendricks
iApplianceWeb
(01/09/02, 10:20:30 AM EDT)

National Semiconductor is developing a reference design for "Mira," code name for a set of Microsoft Windows technologies that will enable a new generation of display devices. These new "Mira"-enabled smart displays will extend the PC experience to anywhere in the home. National's Geode family of processors will be one of the key components of these devices.

Utilizing Microsoft Windows CE .NET, "Mira" will allow wireless devices from OEMs to deliver the PC experience throughout the home. "Mira" will enable smart displays in a variety of instant-on, silent-running form factors ranging from a primary PC monitor that detaches to become a portable touch screen monitor, to a large TV that presents photos and music from your PC. National's Geode family of products is the ideal x86 processor platform upon which OEMs can build their "Mira" devices.

National's Geode processor incorporates in one chip the microprocessor, graphics, and interfaces that can be used to drive a majority of the "Mira" devices. Coupled with a complete set of reference designs and development support, National's Geode processor will allow OEMs to bring "Mira"-enabled devices to market quickly.

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