AUSTIN, Texas, Jun 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Silicon
Laboratories Inc. (Nasdaq: SLAB), a leader in high-performance,
analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today announced that Mitsubishi
Digital Electronics America, Inc. has chosen the award-winning Si217x
silicon TV tuner for its Unisen(TM) brand of Immersive Sound
LED TVs.
Mitsubishi's Unisen models are the first TVs in production to fully
realize the benefits of the industry-leading footprint and performance
of Silicon Labs' Si217x silicon TV tuner by mounting the IC directly on
the main system board rather than using separate tuner modules. Mounting
the TV tuner directly on the main board reduces the PCB area and cost of
the tuner design, while enabling development of thinner TV designs.
"Mitsubishi's Unisen Immersive Sound LED TVs incorporate
state-of-the-art components for full 5.1 Dolby(R) Digital
surround-sound, a superior picture with enhanced color, and reliable
tuning and reception," said Frank DeMartin, vice president of marketing,
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. "Silicon Labs' Si217x TV tuner
meets our very high performance standards, and the straightforward
implementation allows us to easily realize the benefits of a
tuner-on-board design."
The Si217x IC is the industry's first silicon TV tuner to exceed the
performance of traditional discrete TV tuners, enabling TV makers like
Mitsubishi to deliver enhanced picture quality and better reception for
both analog and digital broadcasts.
"The Si217x silicon tuner enables thinner form factors and a reduced
bill of materials on the RF front end without compromising RF
performance," said Dave Bresemann, vice president of Broadcast products
at Silicon Labs. "By implementing the silicon tuner IC directly on the
main system board of Unisen TVs, Mitsubishi has stepped forward as a
pacesetter in the TV industry, providing consumers with the latest TV
technology."
Available in screen sizes of 40, 46, and 55 inches, Unisen Immersive
Sound LED TVs containing Silicon Labs' Si217x silicon tuner are designed
in the United States and will be available to consumers this year.
About the Si217x TV Tuner
Winner of the 2010 EDN Innovation Awards in the RF IC category, the
Si217x combines a globally-compliant hybrid TV tuner with an analog TV
demodulator in a single CMOS IC. The Si217x TV tuner is based on a
number of patented RF innovations and has more than a dozen patents
pending. The patented digital low-IF architecture enables the Si217x to
achieve exceptional performance and integration while addressing the
challenges created by hybrid analog and digital reception and multiple
regional standards.
The Si217x TV tuner's high level of integration eliminates more than 100
discrete components, enabling simpler designs, lower manufacturing
costs, higher production yields and improved reliability for iDTVs and
set-top box applications. By designing the Si217x in standard CMOS,
Silicon Labs is the only company to offer a roadmap to cost-effective,
hybrid single-chip TV receivers that integrate tuner and demodulator
functions in a single IC.
About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., manufactures and markets a
comprehensive line of premium quality 1080p 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs and
Unisen(TM) Immersive Sound LED TVs, along with the world's first
laser TV: LaserVue(R). Recognized as the world leader and
innovator of large display high-definition televisions, Mitsubishi
Digital Electronics America builds products that lead the industry in
quality, performance and ease-of-use. For additional information about
MDEA, visit www.mitsubishi-tv.com.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Silicon Laboratories is an industry leader in the innovation of
high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs. Developed by a
world-class engineering team with unsurpassed expertise in mixed-signal
design, Silicon Labs' diverse portfolio of highly-integrated,
easy-to-use products offers customers significant advantages in
performance, size and power consumption. These patented solutions serve
a broad set of markets and applications including consumer,
communications, computing, industrial and automotive.
Headquartered in Austin, TX, Silicon Labs is a global enterprise with
operations, sales and design activities worldwide. The company is
committed to contributing to our customers' success by recruiting the
highest quality talent to create industry-changing innovations. For more
information about Silicon Labs, please visit www.silabs.com.
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