Medical imaging equipment OEMs can achieve faster, more accurate results with TI's embedded processors and analog products. TI is announcing more than 15 dedicated embedded processors for medical imaging and the TX7xx family of fully integrated high-voltage pulsers and switches for medical ultrasound systems. Please find both releases below:

Medical imaging equipment OEMs can achieve faster, more accurate results with TI's portfolio of embedded processors and analog products

DALLAS and MUNICH (November 11, 2008)— Texas Instruments [NYSE: TXN] (TI) today announced a portfolio of more than 15 dedicated embedded processors which enable faster, more accurate results for doctors and clinicians while empowering imaging equipment manufacturers to develop new modalities or to make existing products smaller and more portable. These processors target several medical imaging applications including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital x-ray, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and other newly developed modalities. The processors join with TI's full range of catalog and application-specific analog products to deliver a complete signal chain solution and help increase the speed and availability of care to millions of people around the world. More

Ultrasound systems can produce clearer images with TI's new family of fully integrated high-voltage pulsers and switches

DALLAS and MUNICH (Nov. 11, 2008) /PRNewswire/ — To support manufacturers developing affordable, compact ultrasound systems, Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a family of fully integrated high-voltage pulsers and switches. The TX734, the first device in the TX7xx family, is a quad-channel, high-voltage pulser, also known as transmitter, specifically designed for portable to mid-range medical ultrasound systems. The TX734 reduces board space by 50 percent compared to discrete solutions, and its active damping feature improves pulse symmetry and second order distortion to achieve clearer images. More

About medical components from Texas Instruments

TI is helping shape technology to improve the quality and accessibility of medical equipment to revolutionize healthcare in the 21st century and beyond. With its full range of analog and DSP products, from building blocks to complete semiconductor solutions, plus systems insight, global support infrastructure, advanced process technology and medical industry involvement, TI is helping make innovative medical electronics more flexible, affordable and accessible. TI's experience in diverse markets, such as wireless communications, consumer electronics, automotive and aerospace, enables engineers to meet increasing needs for higher speeds, higher precision, lower power and smaller equipment, while maintaining the high standards for quality and reliability that the medical market demands. For more information, please visit www.ti.com/medical.

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