RC8650 Key Features Full-featured voice synthesizer based on RC Systems' DoubleTalk text-to-speech technology Unlimited vocabulary; converts plain English text into speech automatically On-the-fly programmable voice parameters (voice, pitch, rate, volume, tone, expression, articulation, etc.) Capable of high speech rates and superior responsiveness On-demand playback of up to 33 minutes of recorded messages and sound effects Non-volatile storage of user settings, dictionary, and greeting message 100% in-circuit programmable Musical and sinusoidal tone generators DTMF (Touch-Tone) dialer Stop, pause and resume controls Analog and digital audio outputs Four channel, 8-bit A/D converter for battery monitoring, data acquisition, etc. Integrated voice/sound/data recorder (RC8660 only) 3.3 V or 5 V operation Very low current drain: 6 mA active; 0.6 mA idle; 100 nA standby (typ @ 3.3 V) Integrated serial data port; bus and printer ports supported Field programmable/upgradeable via serial port Applications Robotics Talking OCR systems ATM machines Talking pagers and PDAs GPS navigation systems Vending, ticketing machines Remote diagnostic reporting Dial-up information systems Handheld barcode readers Electronic test and measurement Security systems Aids for the orally or visually disabled Meeting federal ADA requirements