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To: Ibnbatutaa who wrote (238)	10/26/1999 8:25:00 AM
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Digital Harmony Technologies Incorporates ARM Technology to Offer a Complete 1394 Audio/Video & Control Solution SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 1999--Digital Harmony Technologies, Inc. today announced it is offering semiconductor manufacturers a complete IEEE-1394 audio/video node controller solution based on an ARM(R) (Nasdaq: ARMHY) core. The IEEE-1394 specification enables connection speeds of 100, 200, and 400 Mb/s. Combining ARM's RISC intellectual property (IP) with the Digital Harmony(TM) IP and Protocol Suite, the solution will enable system-on-chip (SOC) designs for use in next-generation digital home entertainment devices. The resulting technology sets the stage to ease both production and development of SOC products, drive semiconductor manufacturing costs down and assist OEMs in the proliferation of IEEE-1394 devices. This off-the-shelf solution enables semiconductor manufacturers to quickly reach the market with integrated circuit (IC) devices that are optimized for high-bandwidth consumer electronics applications, including DVD players, digital televisions (DTVs) and set-top boxes (STBs), among others. ARM, a market leader in RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) IP, enables a cost-saving integration advantage when paired with Digital Harmony's IEEE-1394 audio/video IP. The Digital Harmony 1394 design is intended to optimize the industry-standard protocols designed for implementing the new IEEE-1394 bus. When optimized along with an ARM-based processor running the Digital Harmony IP and Firmware, the result is to give OEMs the essential building blocks to bring interoperable digital consumer electronics products to market at an accelerated rate, promising lower IEEE-1394 implementation costs. Digital Harmony licenses its Firmware to a growing family of consumer electronics OEMs, including Harman/Kardon(R), Denon, Onkyo, Boston Acoustics, Meridian Audio, Sensory Science (formerly Go Video), Panja (formerly AMX/PHAST) and Stellar One. "The ARM partnership model has enabled the ARM architecture to become a de facto standard in 32-bit embedded CPU applications. With this collaboration, our partners will now be able to quickly and cost-efficiently roll out industry-compatible digital devices," said Joe Frisby, business development manager for ARM. "ARM's low-power, high-performance processor technology, combined with Digital Harmony's 1394 expertise in the audio/video arena, will enable a new generation of digital home entertainment devices." "ARM and Digital Harmony have similar business models, both providing essential ingredients to bring new semiconductor devices to market," says Mark Bridgwater, vice president of marketing at Digital Harmony Technologies. "ARM has embraced the adoption of 1394 and our collective goal is to become the preferred 1394 system-on-chip design for consumer electronics OEMs. Our combined expertise means manufacturers can lower their R&D risk, guarantee interoperability and get to market quickly." About Digital Harmony Technologies Digital Harmony Technologies Inc. (www.digitalharmony.com) was the first company to demonstrate audio-on-1394 and the first to demonstrate a multi-vendor 1394 home entertainment system with all audio, video and control commands on the IEEE-1394 bus. Based in Seattle, Digital Harmony offers complete interoperability solutions for both home entertainment (Digital Harmony(TM)) and professional audio/video (Digital Harmony Pro(TM)) systems, providing Digital Harmony firmware that implements open standards, running on Digital Harmony compliant integrated circuit processors. Digital Harmony Product Certification Centers ensure product compatibility, using independent and rigorous testing measures. OEM licensees have access to a growing family of 1394 audio/video device reference designs, further reducing the time-to-market of new devices. Consumers will rely on the Digital Harmony logo as a seal of approval -- an indication from an objective, third-party source that their digital audio/video products will operate harmoniously in an IEEE 1394 network. siliconinvestor.com