World's First Intelligent Waveform Synthesizer on Single Chip Allows User Defined Functions
Information Display · 1982
Said to be the world's first programmable waveform synthesizer capable of generating standard functions, such as sine, square, triangle, sawtooth, and nonstandard such as haversine, linear approximation, pseudo-random outputs, and user defined functions, has been introduced by Cybernetic Micro Systems, Inc. The device functions as an intelligent interface between a computer and an 8- or 16-bit D/A converter to relieve the computer of the task of generating complex wave forms at low audio frequencies. Simple interfaces allow the CY360 to be driven from a parallel I/O port, RS232, or the IEEE-488 bus, according to Cybernetic Micro-Systems, Los Altos, CA. The CY360 executes commands as received or stores them in an on-chip program buffer for later execution. Twenty four commands using single ASCII letters select functions, delays, count pulses, synchronize to external events, and provide branching capability.