Amoisonic Electronics Selects Microsemi Class-D Amplifiers For Home Theater DVD Players; China's Third Largest DVD Manufacturer Using 6-Channel, 50W AudioMAX Solution.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2002 Microsemi Corp. (Nasdaq:MSCC MSCC Motlow State Community College (Lynchburg, TN) MSCC Morgan Sports Car Club MSCC Manila Sports Car Club MSCC Mission Springs Community Church (Fremont, CA) MSCC Mazda Sports Car Club ), a leading manufacturer of analog and mixed signal integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. , today announced that its patented AudioMAX(R) Class-D audio amplifier technology has been selected by Amoisonic Electronics Co. Ltd., China's third largest DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. manufacturer, for its new line of home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. DVD players which add 5.1 surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. to traditional DVD functions. Microsemi's broad offering of AudioMAX Class-D amplifier products provide full power audiophile An individual who is very interested and enthusiastic about the sound quality of a stereo or home theater system. Quality audio components are designed to reproduce the audio without adding any distortion or coloration. performance with an efficiency that eliminates damaging heat in space-constrained designs like next- generation home theater DVD players and automotive entertainment systems. The Amoisonic DVD player designs call for 6-channel, 50W amplifier solutions. "We're continuing to see a favorable reception Noun 1. favorable reception - acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval" favourable reception, approval acceptance - the state of being acceptable and accepted; "torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club" from China's largest DVD manufacturers for Microsemi's AudioMAX technology in new power-on-board DVD designs," said James J. Peterson, Microsemi president and chief executive officer. "AudioMAX's extraordinary sound performance and efficiency meet their critical design requirements to address this emerging market segment," he added. With headquarters in Xiamen, Amoisonic Electronics has been the largest manufacturer and supplier of VCRs in China for five years. The company's consumer electronics products portfolio also includes digital audio, consumer communication and IT products. About Microsemi Class-D Audio Technology Microsemi has been a leader in developing AudioMAX Class-D audio technology that offers a choice of compatible mono/stereo controllers and reference designs to support both single and multiple-speaker systems. Available power of up to 150 watts delivers a full 18Hz to 20kHz bandwidth performance with typical distortion as low as (less than) 0.04%. For portable applications, single-supply operation can be as low as 7 volts. About Microsemi Microsemi is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of analog, mixed-signal and discrete semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals. Microsemi products include individual components, as well as complete circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by providing battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. Markets the company serves include mobile connectivity, computer/peripherals, telecommunications, medical, industrial/commercial, space/satellite and military. More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its Web site at http://www.microsemi.com. Please read the following factors that can materially affect Microsemi's future results. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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