Apogee Introduces 80 Watt Per Channel DDX Power IC.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003 Apogee Technology, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange : ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment ), a leading provider of digital audio amplification solutions, announced today the introduction of the DDX DDx abbreviation for differential diagnosis; used in medical records. (R)-2160 Power IC, a stereo 80 Watt per channel Power Device. This latest addition to Apogee' family of high-efficiency digital power amplifiers will enable manufacturers to deliver 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. and music systems with full sonic intensity and impact that justify a premium price to consumers. The DDX-2160 Power Device delivers over 80 Watts per channel in stereo into 6 Ohms or 160 Watts in mono into 3 Ohms @ 10% Total Harmonic Distortion The total harmonic distortion, or THD, of a signal is a measurement of the harmonic distortion present and is defined as the ratio of the sum of the powers of all harmonic components to the power of the fundamental. (THD ThD abbr. Latin Theologiae Doctor (Doctor of Theology) Noun 1. ThD - a doctor's degree in theology Doctor of Theology .) The enhanced power of the DDX-2160 makes it possible for manufacturers of speaker systems to fully immerse the listener into movies, music and games. The Device operates seamlessly with Apogee's full-line of DDX Controller ICs and includes robust protection circuitry that has made DDX power ICs a leading digital audio power IC solution. The DDX-2160 will enable manufacturers to simply upgrade existing products that use Apogee's DDX-2100 by virtue of the same pin-for-pin IC layout. "Our design and manufacturing customers are seeking benefits to enhance the value and differentiation of their offerings," said John Gitelman, Apogee's Director of Marketing. "The DDX-2160 not only provides pure digital audio excitement but also meets a key power level for premium products such as integrated 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. home theater systems that can command higher prices and margins for retailers and manufacturers. Pin Compatibility with our previous power device provides an effortless path for manufacturers to add greater value to their current products." Price and Delivery The DDX-2160 Power Device is priced at $4.98 in 1000 piece quantities. Engineering samples are available now. Delivery of production quantities and evaluation boards will be available in January 2004. About Apogee Technology, Inc. Apogee Technology, Inc., designs, develops and markets 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. that incorporate the company's patented Direct Digital Amplification (DDX(R)) technology. This all-digital, high efficiency audio amplifier technology has significant commercial benefits including enhanced sound quality, expanded functionality, reduced product size and lower manufacturing costs compared to traditional analog amplifier solutions. The company markets and sells its DDX ICs to leading digital consumer electronic corporations worldwide. For more information please visit our web site at: http://www.apogeeddx.com. DDX(R) is a registered trademark of Apogee Technology, Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. Certain statements made herein that use the words "estimate", "project", "intend", "plan", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from those which may be expressed or implied. Please refer to the company's risk factors as set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its reports on Form 10-KSB and 10-QSB. |
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