PHUKET, Thailand, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized as the Top 3 in "Thailand's Best Family Resorts" by readers of Holidays with Kids magazine, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach solidifies its status as the ultimate family sanctuary for 2026. Located on the secluded Tri-Trang Beach just minutes from Patong, this multi-award-winning resort blends sustainable eco-adventures, world-class amenities, and 5-star relaxation to create a holiday experience that is truly second to none.
Experience the "Best Family Resort" Difference Celebrated by families worldwide, the resort has been honored as a Top 3 winner in Holidays with Kids magazine's Readers' Choice Awards for Thailand's Best Family Resorts. Combined with consistent top-tier ratings on TripAdvisor, "Trip.Best" No.1 Family Resort in Phuket. Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach is a destination designed for connection. The resort sits on its own private stretch of white sand, surrounded by lush jungle and a protected house reef, offering families a unique "resort-within-a-resort" atmosphere where nature and luxury meet.
Why Families Choose an Award-Winning Stay Our commitment to creating the best family experience is evident in our diverse, high-quality amenities that cater to every generation:
- Kids Club and Splash Zone:Kids Club alongside our exhilarating Splash Zone mini-water park with three landscaped pools and a splash pad.
- Education Meets Adventure: We turn vacations into learning opportunities at our on-site Merlin House ReefEducation Center. Families can snorkel directly from the beach and learn about marine conservation, or visit our unique Butterfly Sanctuary to observe native species in the wild.
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- M Passport Pack: A special activity passport for children to explore the resort, complete challenges, and earn exclusive rewards.
- Kids Eat Free: Children under 12 enjoy complimentary meals from the kids' menu (up to 2 children per room, when accompanied by a dining adult).
- Daily Breakfast: Delicious international buffet breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children.
- Special Amenities: Kid's Theme room decoration, Exclusive welcome gift for kids and child-friendly in-room amenities.
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Multi-Award Winning Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach: Voted Top 3 Best Family Resort
Multi-Award Winning Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach: Voted Top 3 Best Family Resort
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NOR or NAND Flash? License AND! Arasan announces xSPI NOR AND eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP integrated seamlessly with its xSPI + eMMC Combo Controller IP
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arasan Chip Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor IP for mobile and automobile SoCs, today announced the immediate availability of its xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP. This IP integrates both xSPI and eMMC 5.1 PHY into a single unified solution, enabling support for two distinct memory protocols within the same IP. The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is targeted at mission critical applications in defense and aerospace industries for SoC's that require the reliability of the NOR Flash and bulk data storage capabilities and cost advantages of the NAND Flash. This IP can also be used by for life endangering applications like medical devices wherein reliability is paramount.
The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is engineered to address the growing demand for high-performance, area-efficient storage solutions in embedded and boot applications. By leveraging a shared I/O and analog front-end architecture, the design significantly reduces pin count and silicon footprint, delivering a cost-effective and power-optimized implementation for SoC and MCU platforms.
"This dual-mode PHY allows customers to seamlessly support both eMMC and next-generation xSPI devices with a single low pin count IP, lowering system cost and accelerating time to market. With the launch of our xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP , Arasan continues to push the boundaries of storage interface IP innovation," said Ron Mabry, VP of Sales at Arasan.
Arasan offers a comprehensive suite of mobile storage IP for solid state storage interfaces like UFS, eMMC, xSPI, NAND Flash and I2C Controller IP. Arasan has sold over 200 licenses of its eMMC IP and is also the leading provider xSPI IP thereby addressing the NOR and NAND Flash markets individually or how with this product, providing a combined solution.
The xSPI and eMMC Combo PHY IP is available to license immediately on leading foundries in nodes from 28nm to 3nm.
About Arasan:
Arasan Chip Systems is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces, with over a billion chips shipped with our IP. Our high-quality, silicon-proven Total IP Solutions encompass digital IP, Analog Mixed Signal PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK, and Software. With a strong focus on mobile SoCs, we have been at the forefront of the Mobile evolution since the mid-90s, supporting various mobile devices, including smartphones, automobiles, drones, and IoT devices, with our standards-based IP.
NOR or NAND Flash? License AND! Arasan announces xSPI NOR AND eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP integrated seamlessly with its xSPI + eMMC Combo Controller IP
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arasan Chip Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor IP for mobile and automobile SoCs, today announced the immediate availability of its xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP. This IP integrates both xSPI and eMMC 5.1 PHY into a single unified solution, enabling support for two distinct memory protocols within the same IP. The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is targeted at mission critical applications in defense and aerospace industries for SoC's that require the reliability of the NOR Flash and bulk data storage capabilities and cost advantages of the NAND Flash. This IP can also be used by for life endangering applications like medical devices wherein reliability is paramount.
The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is engineered to address the growing demand for high-performance, area-efficient storage solutions in embedded and boot applications. By leveraging a shared I/O and analog front-end architecture, the design significantly reduces pin count and silicon footprint, delivering a cost-effective and power-optimized implementation for SoC and MCU platforms.
"This dual-mode PHY allows customers to seamlessly support both eMMC and next-generation xSPI devices with a single low pin count IP, lowering system cost and accelerating time to market. With the launch of our xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP , Arasan continues to push the boundaries of storage interface IP innovation," said Ron Mabry, VP of Sales at Arasan.
Arasan offers a comprehensive suite of mobile storage IP for solid state storage interfaces like UFS, eMMC, xSPI, NAND Flash and I2C Controller IP. Arasan has sold over 200 licenses of its eMMC IP and is also the leading provider xSPI IP thereby addressing the NOR and NAND Flash markets individually or how with this product, providing a combined solution.
The xSPI and eMMC Combo PHY IP is available to license immediately on leading foundries in nodes from 28nm to 3nm.
About Arasan:
Arasan Chip Systems is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces, with over a billion chips shipped with our IP. Our high-quality, silicon-proven Total IP Solutions encompass digital IP, Analog Mixed Signal PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK, and Software. With a strong focus on mobile SoCs, we have been at the forefront of the Mobile evolution since the mid-90s, supporting various mobile devices, including smartphones, automobiles, drones, and IoT devices, with our standards-based IP.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Arasan announces the immediate availability of the industries first xSPI NOR + eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP
