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To: Cosmo Kramer who wrote (69)	3/27/1998 9:14:00 AM
From: Gerald Thomas	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 249

Faroudja, Inc. Presents New Line of Digital Format Translators For Broadcasters; Digital Format Translators Provide DTV Solutions March 27, 1998 09:02 AM SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 1998--Faroudja, Inc. FDJA today announced the launch of the most recent additions to its Video Solutions(tm) product line for professional broadcasters, the Faroudja Digital Format Translators(tm). The line of Digital Format Translators provides a range of modular solutions for broadcasters, cable and satellite services seeking to deliver a variety of Digital Television (DTV) and High-Definition Television (HDTV) video formats to meet the new HDTV/DTV standards. Mike Moone, President of Faroudja, commented: "There are eighteen different video formats for digital television, which will begin its roll-out in major cities this fall, in accordance with the FCC mandate. As a company that has focused solely on the enhancement of video images and superior video processing for twenty-seven years, Faroudja decided to utilize its technology platform to create easy solutions for broadcasters, whatever their choice of digital format turns out to be." "Faroudja's Digital Format Translators provide HDTV-quality video in a variety of formats including 480p, 720p and 1080i, from today's analog (NTSC) and digital sources. Broadcasters can continue to use much of their existing equipment, saving millions of dollars in capital," noted Tom Harvey, Vice President and Sales and Marketing for Faroudja. "In addition, with our translators, stations can seamlessly insert archived videotape and electronic news feeds into HDTV network feeds." Many of Faroudja's technologies, covered by more than 50 patents, are incorporated into the Video Solutions Digital Format Translator line, including Faroudja's broadcast decoder, noise reducer, de-interlacer, scaler and video enhancer. Faroudja's entire product line will be demonstrated at the Faroudja Labs booth, #M5838, Sands Expo, at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas, April 6-9. Faroudja Inc. designs, develops and markets a range of video image enhancement products that significantly improve displayed images to achieve cinema-like quality. The Company has received numerous awards, including an Emmy(R) award for Engineering Development and a National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Award. Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to the Company's ability to drive technological developments and the acceptance and timing of product introductions, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including timely development and acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the timely development and release of products by suppliers, and other risks detailed in the Company's Registration Statement filed with the SEC. Top