COMPUTER NEWS & TRENDS iKari laser mouse for gamers implement Cypress sensor      Cypress Semiconductor announced that SteelSeries, a leading manufacturer of innovative professional gaming gear, has selected its OvationONS laser navigation sensor to power the new Ikari Laser professional gaming mouse.      The OvationONS solution enables the mouse to deliver unmatched speed, accuracy and flexibility. The Ikari mouse recently received scores of 10 out of 10 from the hardware review websites www.bit-tech.net and www.TrustedReviews.com.      The SteelSeries Ikari mice are the result of 15 months extensive research of ergonomics, technology, shape, motion, hand grip and play styles by gamers.      The shape, materials and specifications of the SteelSeries Ikari mice are based on input from professional players from Team 3D, compLexity, mousesports, SK Gaming, Team NoA and other world-class gaming organizations, who collectively represent the world’s most accomplished gamers in Counter-Strike and other gaming disciplines.      The SteelSeries Ikari Laser mouse features programmable macros for RTS and MMO gamers and a high precision sensor suitable for FPS gamers. Furthermore the Ikari Laser is completely driverless which enables the mouse to remember settings and macros when plugged into tournament computers----without installing any drivers or software.      The advanced SteelSeries XY2 laser engine supports resolution settings with increments of only 1 CPI, which for the first time ever gives the user the ability to fine tune the mouse exactly to his personal reaction pattern. Set your windows and in-game sensitivity to default and set the CPI on your hardware instead of forcing software calculations.      With the built in LED display in the bottom of the Ikari Laser you are able to adjust your CPI anytime, anywhere----you are completely independent of software or drivers.      The gaming grade engine used in the SteelSeries Ikari Laser utilizes a new way of analyzing tracking, reaching 40.000 SPS (or around 5 times the speed of conventional laser technology).      The SteelSeries Ikari Laser mouse features programmable macros and custom settings designed to increase the number of actions a user can complete while playing a game.      The OvationONS sensor enables users to adjust the mouse’s sensitivity incrementally for extreme accuracy. The mouse can also be programmed by users with one setting for basic applications and a second for advanced gaming, and it remembers the settings without the need to install specific drivers. SteelSeries FreeMove technology, based on the OvationONS sensor, allows users to adjust how precisely the Ikari Laser mouse will reproduce the hand’s movement versus how much the mouse will automatically correct it.      “SteelSeries worked closely with the gaming community and Cypress to deliver a mouse with new features such as FreeMove that give gamers a competitive edge,” said Tino Soelberg, vice president of Research and Development at SteelSeries. “Cypress’s OvationONS sensor offers the performance and flexibility that serious gamers demand, all in a small package that lends to creative, ergonomic designs.”      “We are pleased to see the SteelSeries Ikari mouse earning recognition for its outstanding performance and design,” said Shuo Zhang, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Cypress’s Optical Navigation Operation. “Our OvationONS laser navigation sensor enables innovators such as SteelSeries to push the boundaries of gaming mouse performance and provide unique features.”      “At SteelSeries we understand that the gaming community is looking for the best in every aspect of the products they buy,” said Bruce Hawver, CEO at SteelSeries. “Our work on the Ikari mouse with Cypress is another example where SteelSeries collaborated with an innovative technology leader to deliver a product that redefines its segment of the gaming market. We look forward to continuing cooperation with innovators like Cypress.”      The OvationONS sensor integrates the detector and laser in a compact 8 mm x 8 mm QFN package with a simple snap-on lens design. The simple two-piece device has built-in laser eye safety management, eliminating the need for laser power calibration during mouse assembly to reduce manufacturing cost.      The techno-logy’s signal-processing load is independent of mouse speed; OvationONS sensors can simultaneously support full speed (50 inches per second) and full resolution (2800 counts-per-inch), maximizing the counts-per-second recorded by the mouse and avoiding the “deceleration” effect that hampers many sensors on the market today. In addition, OptiCheck uses a position-sampling rate as high as 40 kHz, allowing the OvationONS sensor to have instant response to changes in tracking direction or speed with significantly reduced latency.      The OvationONS sensor family features Cypress’s patented OptiCheck technology for a fundamentally different approach from traditional image capture/correlation techniques. Opti-Check uses a detection scheme that streamlines the signal-processing requirements, maximizing performance and reducing the sensor’s power consumption, which is ideal for wireless gaming mice.      SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals and accessories, including headsets, keyboards, mice, software and gaming surfaces. All SteelSeries products are developed in co-operation with professional gamers to ensure optimum performance and durability. SteelSeries supports the growth of competitive gaming and electronic sports through aggressive sponsoring of teams and support of communities, tournaments and LAN-events all over the world. For additional information, visit www.steelseries.com.      Cypress offerings include the PSoC Programmable System-on-Chip, USB controllers, general-purpose programmable clocks and memories. Cypress also offers wired and wireless connectivity solutions ranging from its WirelessUSB radio system-on-chip, to West Bridge and EZ-USB FX2LP controllers that enhance connectivity and performance in multimedia handsets. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, computation, data communications, automotive, industrial, and solar power.Visit Cypress online at www.cypress.com.