Microsemi Class-D Surround Sound Amplifier Powers SONICblue's New GoVideo Ultracompact DVD Home Theater System
Wednesday January 29, 8:31 am ET
-- Drives five full range speakers, plus a subwoofer
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2003-- -- Compact circuitry, cool operation enable all-in-one receiver,
tuner, DVD/VCD/SVCD player
Microsemi Corp. (Nasdaq:MSCC - News), a leading manufacturer of power management integrated circuits, today announced that its patented AudioMAX® Class-D amplifier technology has been chosen to power SONICblue's new GoVideo® DHT7000 Digital Home Theater system.
Microsemi's 5.1 surround sound stereo amplifier solution requires minimal space and, due to greater than 80% efficiency, virtually eliminates heat that would be intolerable for an all-in-one system as compact as the DHT7000 from GoVideo.
Priced under $300, the GoVideo DHT7000 is an ultra compact and powerful home theater system, giving users 260 watts of output power, a DVD player, CD player, and an AM/FM receiver all in a compact 13.2-inch x 2.6-inch x 10.6-inch package.
AudioMAX Class-D stereo power amplifier controllers deliver a full 20Hz to 20kHz high fidelity audio performance. Typical distortion (THD+N) is less than 0.05%. The full line of AudioMAX controllers provide compact, low heat solutions for battery operated portable audio, multi-channel powered DVD players, home theater amplifiers, surround sound game systems, automotive amplifiers, and wireless and multimedia speakers.
"Our mission at SONICblue(TM) is to connect people with entertainment and the DHT7000 exemplifies this pursuit," said Ed Brachocki, vice president of product marketing audio and video products at SONICblue. "Designed to create a digital home theater anywhere there is a television, its compact, unobtrusive components are perfect for living rooms, family rooms, bedrooms or dorm, where it delivers outstanding audio quality thanks to the Microsemi digital amplifiers and our unique circuit designs."
Microsemi is a leading developer of high fidelity Class-D audio controllers that cover the most popular range of power requirements in consumer electronics applications. Its AudioMAX line includes both single-channel and multiple-channel solutions.
"Our advanced Class-D audio technology is well-suited for applications surrounding DVD systems, all the way from simple power-on board players to multiple-speaker systems that bring the dramatic surround sound effects of the theater into the home," said James J. Peterson, Microsemi president and chief executive officer. "With systems as affordable as the DHT7000, quality surround sound is now within reach of a much larger consumer market," he said.
About SONICblue Inc. (www.SONICblue.com)
SONICblue is a leader in the converging Internet, digital media, entertainment and consumer electronics markets. Working with partners that include some of the biggest brands in consumer electronics, SONICblue creates and markets products that let consumers enjoy all the benefits of a digital home and connected lifestyle.
SONICblue holds a focused technology portfolio that includes Rio® digital audio players; ReplayTV® personal television technology and software solutions; and GoVideo® Dual-Deck(TM) VCRs and integrated DVD+VCRs.
About Microsemi
Microsemi is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of analog, mixed-signal and discrete semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals.
Microsemi's products include individual components as well as complete circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving reliability, battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. Markets the company serves include mobile connectivity, computer/peripherals, telecom/datacom, medical, industrial, automotive, digital media, space/satellite and military.
More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its Web site at microsemi.com.
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Note to Editors: GoVideo, Rio and ReplayTV are registered trademarks of SONICblue Inc. SONICblue and Dual-Deck are trademarks of SONICblue Inc.
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Microsemi Corp., Irvine
David R. Sonksen, (investors), 949/221-7101
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Cliff Silver, (editorial), 949/221-7112
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