Texas Instruments will introduce a "superchip" that integrates five ICs for hard-disk drives into a single CMOS device.

The superchip will pack a read-channel function with DSP control logic, interfaces and memory in a single IC.

In addition to being able to serve a growing market for cheaper storage in low-cost PCs, TI said it also hopes to reverse its loss of market share in read-channel chips.

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