Synchron Technology Ltd. Selects Microsemi Class-D Amplifiers For Five New DVD Players
Major China DVD Manufacturer Using 6-Channel, 50W AudioMAX Solution
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2002--Microsemi Corp. (Nasdaq:MSCC - News), a leading manufacturer of analog and mixed signal integrated circuits, today announced that its patented AudioMAX® Class D audio amplifier technology has been selected by Synchron Technology Ltd., one of China's largest DVD manufacturers, for five of its new power-on-board DVD players which add 5.1 surround sound capability to traditional DVD functions.
Microsemi's broad line of AudioMAX Class-D amplifier products provide full power audiophile performance with an efficiency that eliminates damaging heat in space-constrained designs like next-generation DVD players and automotive entertainment systems. The Synchron DVD player designs call for 6-channel, 50W amplifier solutions. Microsemi indicated that initial production-level shipments have begun.
"It's a significant validation to have one of China's largest DVD manufacturers choose Microsemi's AudioMAX technology for its new power-on-board designs," said James J. Peterson, Microsemi president and chief executive officer. "Customers are telling us that our AudioMAX solutions hit a 'sweet spot' of power, exceptional audio performance, and efficiency," he added.
"We believe the combination of high impact surround sound with DVD in a popular-priced home entertainment unit could expand the current DVD market with a whole new segment," Peterson said.
With headquarters in Hong Kong, Synchron Technology is a consumer electronics products division of the Beautiful Holdings Group, an OEM design and manufacturing operation whose customers include Aiwa, Onkyo, Philips, Siemens and Tiger. Its Shenzhen manufacturing facility has an annual capacity of 8 million units.
About Microsemi Class-D Audio Technology
Microsemi has been a leader in developing AudioMAX Class-D audio technology that offers a choice of compatible mono/stereo controllers and reference designs to support both single and multiple-speaker systems. Available power of up to 150 watts delivers a full 18Hz to 20kHz bandwidth performance with typical distortion less than 0.04%. For portable applications, single-supply operation can be as low as 7 volts.
About Microsemi
Microsemi is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of analog, mixed-signal and discrete semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals.
Microsemi products include individual components as well as complete circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by providing battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. Markets the company serves include mobile connectivity, computer/peripherals, telecommunications, medical, industrial/commercial, space/satellite and military.
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