Honeywell has selected MathStar Inc. to provide field-programmable object arrays, a specialized integrated circuit model, for use in its digital signal processors. This strategic agreement will enable Honeywell to incorporate MathStar's field-programmable object array processors in its 150-nanometer semiconductor technology to produce the building blocks for integrated circuit design for satellites in military systems. Digital signal processors are designed to execute repetitive algorithms, and are used on space satellites for intelligence gathering, communications, surveillance and reconnaissance.

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"Combining Honeywell's 150-nanometer technology with MathStar's re-programmability features will provide greater time savings in the development process of pre-designed arrays, providing enhanced performance and a reduced risk path for high-speed signal-processing systems in military systems," said Lee Williams, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Defense and Space Electronic Systems. Honeywell produces radiation tolerant and non-radiation tolerant, field-programmable arrays for commercial and military systems. Radiation-hardened programmable arrays, that provide data stability in space satellite and other systems operating in harsh environments, will become available late this year.