Microtune's Fifth-Generation Single-Chip Tuner, Based on Patented RF Silicon Technology, Deployed in Cable Modems That Achieve DOCSIS Certification.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Cable-Tec Expo 2003 PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 2003 Microtune RF Technology also Implemented in More than Half of the Cable Modems cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. Certified See certification. by CableLabs in Certification Wave 25 Microtune(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:TUNEE) today announced that its fifth-generation MicroTuner(TM) tuner An electronic part of a radio or TV that locks on to a selected carrier frequency (station, channel) and filters out the audio and video signals for amplification and display. , the MT2050, was integrated into cable modems that achieved DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. (TM) 2.0 certification in CableLabs(R) Certification Wave 25. The miniature, multifunctional MT2050 tuner, the industry's first single-chip tuner-amplifier, is Microtune's newest-generation high-performance, low-power device. Its deployment in DOCSIS 2.0-qualified cable modems reinforces Microtune's consistent track record in developing innovative and certification-capable radio frequency (RF) silicon solutions for its cable broadband customers. Microtune's RF technology was also integrated into more than half of the cable modems that were qualified in this round of CableLabs testing. ARRIS ar·ris n. pl. arris or ar·ris·es The sharp edge or ridge formed by two surfaces meeting at an angle, as in a molding. [Alteration of Old French areste, fishbone, spine , Castlenet, D-Link, Hitron and Netgear were among the companies that deployed Microtune's technology in DOCSIS 1.1-, DOCSIS 2.0- or PacketCable(R)-qualified consumer cable products. Additionally, 7 of the 13 cable modems that qualified for DOCSIS 2.0, the latest version of the standard, used Microtune RF technology, including three that deployed Microtune's silicon tuners. "ARRIS is very happy with Microtune's performance as a key supplier," said Jerry Zelinsky, ARRIS Director of Strategic Vendor Management. "Microtune has been very responsive to our needs for low-power, low-cost, high-performance RF tuning for our DOCSIS 2.0-certified CM450 product line." "We salute our multiple customers who attained certification in this round, particularly those who are driving the standards momentum forward with their DOCSIS 2.0 and PacketCable awards," explained Douglas J. Bartek, Chairman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President of Microtune. "We offer a wide range of products, lead by our flagship silicon tuners, that provide solutions that address the increasing cost and time-to-market pressures of cable modem manufacturers." MICROTUNER MT2050 Integrating the tuner with low-noise and intermediate frequency amplifiers, the MicroTuner MT2050 is designed to cut RF costs by almost 25%, board space by 20% and power by 11%. It is part of Microtune's evolving silicon tuner product line based on the company's patented, RF integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (RF-IC) architecture. The grandfather patent for this technology, US Patent 5,737,035, was recently validated by a jury verdict in Microtune's lawsuit against Broadcom Corporation. The MT2050 is one of a complementary suite of Microtune RF products for broadband cable applications that also includes broadband amplifiers, silicon upconverters and production-ready transceiver (TRANSmitter reCEIVER) An electronic device or circuit that transmits and receives analog or digital signals. It comes in many forms; for example, a transponder on a satellite, a network adapter in the computer or the circuits in a cellphone. subsystems. Microtune's products function as the critical RF gateway, receiving and transmitting analog/digital data to and from the head end to the rest of the system's electronics. They are essential RF components in accelerating the broadband deployment of voice, video and data via two-way cable and/or terrestrial communications systems In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. . Microtune will display the MicroTuner MT2050, along with its other broadband amplifier and upconverter products, in its booth (Number 1111) at the Cable-Tec Expo, May 11-14, 2003 in the Pennsylvania Convention Center The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a multi-use public facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is designed to accommodate conventions, exhibitions, conferences and other events. , Philadelphia, Pa. ABOUT MICROTUNE Microtune, Inc. is a silicon and subsystems company that designs, manufactures and markets radio frequency (RF)-based solutions for the global broadband communications and transportation electronics markets. Inventors of the MicroTuner(TM) single-chip broadband tuner, the Company offers a portfolio of advanced tuner, amplifier, and transceiver products that enable the delivery of information and entertainment across new classes of consumer electronics devices. The Company currently holds 24 U.S. patents for its technology, with more than 50 applications pending approval that span its RF products, containing more than 2000 supporting claims. Founded in 1996, Microtune is headquartered in Plano, Texas Plano (IPA: /ˈpleɪnoʊ/) is a wealthy suburb of Dallas, Texas, located to the north, mainly within Collin County, but also extending into Denton County. According to the 2000 U.S. , with key design and sales centers located around the world. The web site is www.microtune.com. Microtune is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol TUNEE. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Microtune is a registered trademark and MicroTuner is a trademark of Microtune, Inc. 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