Genesis Achieves Another Milestone Towards Single-chip Flat-panel Controller; New `Mixed-Signal' Integrated Circuit Supports Analog and Digital Interfaces.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999--

Genesis Microchip (Nasdaq:GNSS) today announced a new "mixed-signal" chip -- a highly integrated flat-panel display solution that incorporates both analog and digital circuitry.

Created to simplify LCD monitor design, reduce costs and output XGA/SXGA resolutions, the feature-rich gmB135 integrated circuit (IC) offers an on-chip analog-to-digital converter (ADC) as well as a number of other key features. This includes support for both analog and dual (analog/digital) monitor interfaces.

"The gmB135 improves on the architecture of the popular gmB120 chip," said Jeff Diamond, Genesis Microchip's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. "We've substantially refined the gmB120's image quality, as well as added the key features our customers requested -- while maintaining our low solution cost advantage."

The chip's highlights include:

-- Integrated 135 MHz Triple ADC: No additional components are

needed for the three 8-bit analog-to-digital converters, which

are capable of converting analog RGB data rates up to 135 MHz (up

to SXGA 75 Hz).

-- Internal Phased-Lock Loop (PLL): A patented "Rapid-Lock" digital

clock recovery system ensures a stable image at all times.

-- Superb Scaling Quality: The gmB135 scaling engine algorithm is

optimized to match the LCD's optical display response and provide

uniform intensity across the entire image. Scaled text fonts are

clear and sharp.

-- Multiple Video Format Input Support: The gmB135 interfaces to

various video transmission formats to provide universal

connectivity for systems with analog or dual analog/digital

inputs.

-- Integrated, RAM-based OSD Controller: This feature allows monitor

manufacturers to use custom fonts and support bitmap and

character-based on-screen display images.

Additional features include video de-interlacing capabilities, plus a four-wire serial interface to the monitor's microcontroller for simple system implementations.

The gmB135 is available now in a standard 292-pin PBGA package. Volume pricing is $35 (U.S.) in volume quantities.

Genesis Microchip Inc.

Genesis Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSS) -- an ISO9001-registered company -- designs, produces and markets highly integrated semiconductors for flat panel displays, projection systems, video workstation gear, home theater equipment and dozens of other applications. LCD monitor customers include Acer, Apple Computer, Dell, Fujitsu, IBM, Hitachi, LG Electronics, Philips, Samsung, Sony, Tatung and ViewSonic. Other customers include, CTX Opto-Electronics, In Focus Systems, Mitsubishi, Philips Multimedia, SGI, Sharp, Tektronix, Texas Instruments and more than 200 other companies.

In May 1999, Genesis Microchip merged with Paradise Electronics to broaden its flat-panel enabling technology with Paradise's mixed-signal integrated circuits. Genesis is headquartered in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, while its U.S. subsidiaries are located in San Jose and Mountain View, Calif. Further information is available at: http://www.genesis-microchip.com

Note to Editors: The gmB120 was formerly known as the Paradise Bridge 120 chip.

Acronyms:

-- LCD (liquid crystal display) -- PBGA (plastic ball grid array) -- RGB (red, green, blue) -- SXGA (super extended graphics array) -- XGA (extended graphics array)