Fairchild Semiconductor's HDMI(TM) Multimedia Switch Selected by XOCECO for Its Latest-Model LCD TV.

Manufacturer Credits Industry-Leading Switch and Fairchild's Pre-Testing Support for Helping LCD TV Receive HDMI Certification

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine -- Fairchild Semiconductor's (NYSE:FCS) FSHDMI04 high-definition multi-media interface (HDMI) switch has been selected by Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd. (XOCECO) for use in its new 42-inch LCD TV (model LC-42FY27). A leading multi-national manufacturer and exporter of consumer electronics, Shanghai-based XOCECO chose the FSHDMI04 for its industry-leading protection features, high-bandwidth and low power consumption. Another key selection factor was Fairchild's HDMI pre-testing support that resulted in the XOCECO TV easily attaining HDMI certification.

"Fairchild's FSHDMI04, with intra-pair skew of 55pS typical (under 1.65Gbps), high 8kV ESD performance and low quiescent current consumption of only 1oA max, was integral in helping our LCD TV pass the stringent HDMI tests that led to our certification," said Mr. Lin, XOCECO's R&D manager. "In addition to providing us with advanced switch technology, Fairchild provided a pre-compliance testing lab in Shanghai that prepared us to pass the rigorous HDMI test at the Authorized Testing Center (ATC) on our very first attempt."

When used in media systems with dual interfaces, the FSHDMI04 HDMI switch allows the application to connect to two other video sources such as DVDs, game consoles and set-top boxes. By offering HDMI functionality in a single device, designers can use the FSHDMI04 to easily add a second HDMI input to the circuitry of their existing application without resorting to costly upgrades. Compared to traditional designs that require a separate receiver to add an HDMI connection, the FSHDMI04 significantly speeds design-cycle times by reducing design complexity.

"Our FSHDMI04 switch was specifically designed to offer the ESD protection and excellent signal quality necessary for meeting the growing demand for HDMI-enabled products," said Patty Miske, switch marketing manager for Fairchild's Analog Products Group. "We are delighted that our switch played a role in allowing XOCECO to meet the specification for HDMI, which, according to In-Stat, is experiencing 'record growth' with HDMI-enabled device shipments predicted to grow to 78 percent per year through 2010.([1]) This certification will dramatically increase the marketability of XOCECO's product as HDMI becomes more prevalent in the electronics market."

For information about the FSHDMI04, please go to: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/pf/FS/FSHDMI04.html. For more information about other Fairchild products, design tools and sales contacts, please visit: http://www.fairchildsemi.com.

About Fairchild Semiconductor:

Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) is the leading global supplier of high-performance power products critical to today's leading electronic applications in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial and automotive segments. As The Power Franchise[R], Fairchild offers the industry's broadest portfolio of components that optimize system power. Fairchild's 9,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com.

About XOCECO:

Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd (XOCECO) was founded in 1985 and was listed in the Shanghai Securities and Exchange House in 1995. With 5,000 skilled employees and state-of-the-art equipment, XOCECO manufactures a wide variety of quality electronics including flat panel (PDP/LCD) televisions, cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions, set-top boxes (STB), and other telecommunication products and electronic components. More information can be found at: http://www.xoceco.com.cn/.

(1) In-Stat, Nov. 2006.