Because the VM Labs chip is programmable, DVD players equipped with the chip are also high-end videogame machines.

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The kit streamlines design of innovative mobile accessories using the flexible PSoC programmable system-on-chip architecture.

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The Programmable Bio-Nano-Chip developed by Rice University scientists can detect heart disease or cancer from a saliva sample.

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Including an area of programmable logic can help a custom chip to deal gracefully with bugs or adapt to shifting standards.

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Defendants were software companies (including Symantec), programmable semiconductor firms (including Altera) and memory-chip makers (including Hynix Semiconductor).

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Our PSoC products are well suited for Bluetooth low energy applications in this market, as their programmable analog and digital peripherals can interface with almost any sensor to provide integrated one-chip solutions to our customers.

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