MTI DODECA LNBF With Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch Wins the 2009 Taiwan
Excellence Award
SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entropic Communications, Inc.
(Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of silicon solutions to enable connected home
entertainment, today announced that the award winning MTI DODECA Low Noise
Block Feedhorn (LNBF) featuring Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) has
received the prestigious 2009 Taiwan Excellence Award. This is the second award
for the DODECA LNBF, having received the "2008 Innovation Product Award" from
the Hsinchu Science Park Administration in December 2008.
Channel Stacking Switch Technology Drives Innovation
MTI's 12-Channel One Cable LNBF (DODECA) is one of the most advanced LNBF
designs in the world and was awarded the 2009 Taiwan Excellence Award in April
2009. The Taiwan Excellence Award is known as the most prestigious award in
Asia given to products that reflect R&D Innovation, Design Innovation, Quality
Systems and Marketing.
The most innovative feature of the DODECA LNBF, the ability to support up to 12
tuners at the same time, is enabled by Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch
technology. The DODECA LNBF was designed primarily for smaller multi-dwelling
unit (MDU) applications, where a single LNBF can provide support for the entire
building.
"Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch provides the key enabling technology that
MTI's design team leveraged to deliver a solution to the market that provides
installers and end-customers a user friendly interface and cost effective, one
cable solution," said Allen Yen, president and CEO at MTI. "We look forward to
continuing our relationship with Entropic to meet the needs of our customers
and bring more innovation to the satellite market."
Benefits of Channel Stacking Switch Technology
Entropic's CSS technology can support up to 12 tuners over a single cable,
which significantly reduces both the cost and the cabling complexity of single
family and MDU satellite installations. Unlike traditional satellite
installations, which require a unique cable for each tuner from the satellite
dish to the set-top box, Entropic's CSS chipsets enable multiple video streams
from individual or multiple satellites into the home over a single cable. This
simplified cabling architecture enables the deployment of set-top boxes, with
multiple tuner capabilities, in multiple rooms without expensive installation
or retrofitting. Additionally, CSS technology enables plug and play for set-top
box upgrades and allows installers to reuse existing cabling to quickly set up
a DBS system.
"We are gratified that our CSS technology is recognized for differentiating and
adding value to MTI's product designs," said Vinay Gokhale, senior vice
president, marketing and business development at Entropic Communications. "We
look forward to continuing to collaborate with the design and marketing teams
at MTI to deliver innovative solutions to serve the satellite market."
Visit Entropic Communications and MTI at ANGA
Entropic Communications and MTI will both be attending ANGA Cable in Cologne,
Germany on May 26 - 29th. Please visit Entropic at Booth A-34 for more
information on Channel Stacking Switch technology and MTI at Booth K-61.
About MTI
Established in 1983, Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI) was Taiwan's first
microwave and satellite communications company. For 20 years MTI has pioneered
the wireless communications industry in Taiwan and continuously cultivated the
development of microwave integrated circuits, focusing on the design,
manufacturing and sales of niche and promising products within the microwave
electronics market. MTI's work and contribution have been essential in
solidifying Taiwan's position in the global high-tech arena.
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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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 continued or future integration of Entropic's
CSS or other technology into MTI products, the costs associated with the use of
CSS technology in satellite installations, any value added by Entropic chipsets
to MTI's product designs, and Entropic's ability to deliver future solutions to
serve the satellite market, whether individually or in collaboration with other
entities. 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 multimedia content delivery
solutions, including the use of satellite distribution, 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
three months ended March 31, 2009. 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.
CONTACT: Entropic Communications
Media Contact:
Susan Huberman, Corporate Communications
858/768-3711
susan.huberman@entropic.com
Investor Contact:
Debra Hart, Director, Investor Relations
858/768-3852
debra.hart@entropic.com
The Ardell Group
Media Contacts:
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858/792.2941
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Entropic Communications Channel Stacking Switch Differentiates MTI Award-Winning LNBF
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