SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trident Microsystems, Inc. , a worldwide leader in the development of advanced digital TV technology for the consumer digital video marketplace, today announced that Westinghouse Digital Electronics has chosen Trident's HiDTV(TM) Pro LX ten-bit system-on-a-chip (SOC) video processor featuring the Digital Cinema Reality Engine (DCRe(TM)) to power its new family of large-screen 1080p LCD TVs. The new models, the TX-42F430S and TX-47F430S, are now shipping in major retail locations throughout North America.
"A fundamental part of Westinghouse LCD architecture is to lead the HDTV industry with dramatic differences that include a superior video path. Trident's HiDTV(TM) Pro LX 10-bit SOC enables our new large-screen 1080p LCD TVs to deliver a cinema-quality experience and feature-rich options to the mainstream home entertainment market. Westinghouse is making high-quality, large-screen LCD TVs affordable for the consumer and Trident's HiDTV(TM) Pro LX supplies the exceptional picture quality that large-screen TVs need," said Darwin Chang, CTO of Westinghouse Digital Electronics.
"We are extremely pleased that Westinghouse Digital, a leader in LCD TVs for mainstream consumers, has selected our second generation digital SOC HiDTV(TM) Pro LX for their new line-up of 1080p LCD TVs. Large-screen high-definition LCD TVs, which demand more powerful video processing, are rapidly becoming mainstream products in many markets, especially in the U.S. By adopting Trident's digital SOC solution, our customers can greatly reduce their system cost without compromising on video quality. With our built-in ten-bit DCRe(TM) video processing technology, HiDTV(TM) Pro LX delivers not only excellent de-interlacing and scaling quality, but also the exceptional quality in contrast, sharpness, and color management that are especially important for large-size displays. As our HiDTV(TM) Pro digital SOC platform and world-wide digital software stacks become more mature, we expect more and more customers will start making the transition from existing discrete solutions to our digital SOC solutions," said Dr. J.H. Chang, President of Trident Microsystems. "We are honored to have the opportunity to work closely with Westinghouse Digital to bring such fine products to market."
The HiDTV(TM) Pro LX features advanced MPEG-2 decoding, system processing and video processing features to deliver exceptional video fidelity and system functionality. The HiDTV(TM) Pro family includes:
-- Dual, 250MHz, 32-bit, RISC processors to handle the most demanding
system and application software.
-- Dual, HD-level MPEG-2 video decoding engines.
-- Up to twelve-bit display control to support the most sophisticated
flat-panel displays.
-- Twelve-bit, dual-channel scaler to ensure crisp images regardless of
the display resolution.
-- Twelve-bit, dual-channel color processor with blue-stretch,
green-stretch, skin-color correction and white-balance control to offer
vivid, bright colors previously available only in the most
sophisticated internally-developed designs of consumer electronics
OEMs.
-- Advanced, content-adaptive 3D noise reduction to dramatically reduce
the popping and crackling that is especially prevalent on today's LCD
TVs.
-- Enhanced horizontal and vertical sharpness controls that set a new
level in sharpness for advanced TVs.
-- Full-screen, 16-bit, bit-mapped OSD powered by a high-performance
2D-graphics accelerator to enable beautiful, intuitive, windows-based
user interfaces that enhance the functionality of advanced TVs.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Trident's expectations for the digital TV market and designs for the HiDTV(TM) Pro product family. The forward-looking statements above are subject to certain risks, and actual results could vary materially depending on a number of factors. These risks include, in particular, trends in the television industry, the results of Trident's sales and shipment activities to television manufacturers, Trident's ability to timely introduce new or follow-on products, Trident's success in implementing planned production, competitive pressures, including pricing and competitors' new product introductions. Additional factors that may affect Trident's business are described in detail in Trident's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be found at http://www.sec.gov/.
About Trident Microsystems, Inc.
Trident Microsystems, Inc., with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, designs, develops and markets digital media for the masses in the form of integrated circuits (ICs) for HDTV, LCD TV, PDP TV, DLP TV, DCRT and digital set-top boxes. Trident's products are sold to a network of OEMs, original design manufacturers and system integrators worldwide. For further information about Trident and its products, please consult the company's web site: http://www.tridentmicro.com/.
NOTE: Trident is a registered trademark of Trident Microsystems, Inc., HiDTVTM DPTVTM, SVPTM WX, SVPTM UX, SVPTM PXP and SVPTM CX are trademarks of Trident Microsystems, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.
About Westinghouse Digital Electronics
Westinghouse Digital Electronics, one of the top four LCD TV manufacturers in the U.S.*, provides consumers with a full line of innovative LCD displays and other consumer electronics products, delivering the latest digital content for the ultimate entertainment experience. Westinghouse Digital's innovative and easy-to-use LCD-based product line includes a complete family of 720p and 1080p LCD HDTVs and HD 1080p monitors in a wide range of sizes and formats, HD Grade(TM) computer standard and widescreen monitors, and digital photo frames. Westinghouse Digital is dedicated to providing consumers with stylish, feature-rich and high-quality entertainment devices to meet the needs of every household member. For more information, please visit http://www.westinghousedigital.com/.
* The NPD Group, Inc. -- 2007 Sales Tracking Study Ending 2/24/07.
