SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of systems solutions to enable connected home entertainment, in conjunction with D-Link, the end to end networking solutions provider for consumer and business, today announced the D-Link(r) DXN-220, the industry's first home networking MoCA compliant bridge designed specifically for consumers, on-line gamers and digital home entertainment enthusiasts.
The Next Level of Connected Home Entertainment
The D-Link MoCA MediaBridge DXN-220 sets a new standard for connected home entertainment by allowing the consumer to seamlessly link entertainment devices from room to room using existing coax wiring. The Ethernet-to-coax bridge reliably accesses and distributes digital video content, including multiple streams of high-definition (HD) video and audio without compromise.
"We are pleased to partner with D-Link to bring MoCA-enabled products to market for end users," stated John Graham, Vice President of Marketing at Entropic. "The DXN-220, with Entropic's EN2210 chip set, makes it easy for consumers to set up a whole home entertainment network themselves. Now, online gaming enthusiasts can comfortably play from the living room without having to string Ethernet cable across the house. And, consumers can now easily stream video and audio from a PC to a television in another room. The DXN-220 provides connectivity, flexibility, and convenience."
Home Entertainment Networking Made Easy
D-Link's DXN-220 incorporates Entropic's EN2210 c.LINK chip set which enables a complete coaxial networking solution for the distribution of multiple streams of HD video, digital, voice, broadband data and other digital content. Since the DXN-220 leverages the coax wiring already installed in consumers' homes, it enables a fast, secure and robust network without the need for new wiring, modifications or professional installation.
"We are happy to bring the first MoCA-enabled products to market for consumers and pleased to work with Entropic Communications to deliver the functionality of the D-Link DXN-220," commented A.J. Wang, Chief Technology Officer at D-Link. "Together we are redefining the convenience and functionality of home entertainment networks by introducing a complimentary technology to our popular Wi-Fi solutions to further enable seamless multimedia sharing throughout the entire digital home."
Availability
The D-Link DXN-220 which incorporates Entropic's c.LINK home networking technology will be available from select D-Link retail outlets and is expected to be available through D-Link's network of value-added resellers, distributors and www.dlinkshop.com in late Q1 of 2008.
About Entropic Communications
Entropic Communications, Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets systems solutions to enable connected home entertainment. The company's technologies significantly change the way high-definition television-quality video and other multimedia content such as movies, music, games and photos are brought into and delivered throughout the home. For more information, please visit www.entropic.com
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About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company is an award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice, data and video communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market. D-Link Systems, Inc. headquarters are located at 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, Calif., 92708. Phone (800) 326-1688 or (714) 885-6000; FAX (866) 743-4905; Internet www.dlink.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the functionality, advantages and expected availability of the D-Link DXN-220. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause Entropic's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the effects of competition; Entropic's dependence on a limited number of customers and ultimately service providers; Entropic's ability to introduce new and enhanced products on a timely basis; the risk that the market for high-definition television-quality video and other multimedia content delivery solutions based on the MoCA standard may not develop as anticipated; the effect of intellectual property rights claims; risks related to Entropic's international operations; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of Entropic's final prospectus filed with the SEC on December 7, 2007. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Entropic is providing this information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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