Further, it will be possible to control audio features such as volume, bass and treble from the PC through the same USB signal while servicing all the other USB devices at the same time. Philips Audio also has available pairs of USB demonstration digital speakers, including drivers and support, that enable hardware and software customers to test their USB audio developments. As USB is so new, device manufacturers need to develop the software drivers for their devices. It also contains a library of software routines that cover all the USB interface requirements, leaving the developers free to concentrate on the device driver and application parts of the software. As the first USB transceiver on the market, it will help bring the USB standard closer to reality as peripheral makers do not have to re-invent the wheel and can introduce new peripherals to the market faster.
Samples are already available.
Conclusion Philips has been pioneering the development of USB with a number of world firsts that will help manufacturers of USB-related products deliver products rapidly to market and Philips Semiconductors is now in the process of introducing USB ICs to drive this process. USB is set to take off over the second part of 1996 as major PC OEMs will ship PCs with USB connectors and as Microsoft ships the necessary upgrades to the Windows '95 and NT operating systems. The SIPC would require no boot routine as users want an instant response. See diagram 6. Diagram 6 USB connection Philips Semiconductors, a division of Philips Electronics NV, headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, is the eleventh largest semiconductor supplier in the world.