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Originally Posted by NatCh
Got it. Thanks, zerospinboson! We used to call that an embedded microcontroller, but they weren't application specific then, I suppose.  |
A microcontroller is programmable while an ASIC is likely not although the original prototyping process may include some that are. Application Specific IC can incorporate the earlier forms called gate arrays (FPGA) and other forms of customized devices.
By the way the original comment about 3G is incorrect I believe. The iRex DR 1000 device is itself a 3rd Generation iRex product and has nothing to do with the screen. I do believe there is only one current screen process from e-Ink so everyone is using the same technology.
Dale