Sigma Designs' Zoomed Video chip set selected by VisionTek for new MPEG card for notebook computers; design win extends Sigma's leadership in MPEG market.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 1996--Sigma Designs Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SIGM) today announced that VisionTek, one of the nation's largest manufacturers and suppliers of value-added peripherals and memory products, has selected its Explorer chip set for use in development of PC cards that would support the new ZV (Zoomed Video) Port featured in new notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. . VisionTek is incorporating Sigma Designs' REALmagic Explorer chip set in a PCMCIA Card See PC Card. to provide MPEG-1 digital video playback. With ZV-designed products, users will be able to take full advantage of the new ZV Port, a new PC card standard that allows PC notebook computers to deliver full screen broadcast quality motion-video and CD quality audio. This will greatly increase the video and audio quality of multimedia presentations available to the business traveler for all business applications developed with MPEG (Moving Pictures Experts Group) An ISO/ITU standard for compressing digital video. Pronounced "em-peg," it is the universal standard for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite TV, DVDs and digital video recorders (DVRs). . All applications, including interactive training, education, kiosks and presentations, can be run on the ZV Port notebooks without compatibility issues. As of today, there are more than a thousand REALmagic-compatible MPEG business applications. "Sigma's REALmagic Explorer chip set enables VisionTek to incorporate new MPEG technology into upgrade products for the high growth segment of the notebook market," said Mark Polinsky, 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. of VisionTek. "Our choice of Sigma's chip set was based on their recognized leadership in MPEG technology. The quality and maturity of Sigma's chip set and software enables us to quickly provide notebook users with a complete MPEG playback solution." "VisionTek's selection of our zoomed video chip set is an important step in establishing a standard for using digital video in notebook computers," said Prem Talreja, vice president of marketing of Sigma Designs. "With the growing number of notebook computer users, full motion MPEG video is a powerful feature that is being used for delivering persuasive presentations, life-like product demonstrations, and interactive training and education." Sigma Designs' REALmagic Explorer chip set delivers MPEG digital video in the new ZV port PC cards for notebook computers. All cards developed with the REALmagic Explorer chip set are fully Open MPEG-1 (OM-1), REALmagic, Windows 95 compatible and permit ZV port capable notebook PCs to comply with the new MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. 3 standards for multimedia systems. The chip set is in full production and is shipping in volume to a number of PC card makers. VisionTek, based in Gurnee, Ill., is one of the nation's largest manufacturers and suppliers of value-added peripherals and memory products. The company's mission is to consistently deliver first-to-the-market, value-added peripheral and memory products that meet the highest standards for quality and value. VisionTek employs state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques. Additional products offered by VisionTek include a full line of PC card products, upgrades, Ethernet LAN cards and SCSI adapters. To ensure the highest standard of quality, VisionTek products are backed by approvals and/or certifications from many major OEMs, including IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Novell, Gateway 2000, AST (AST Computer, Irvine, CA) A PC manufacturer founded in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Quershey and Tom Yuen (A, S and T). It offered a complete line of PCs that sold through its dealer channel. , Digital and others. VisionTek is also covered under the IBM, Digital and GE Service Agreements. For more information, contact a VisionTek representative at 1175 Lakeside Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031, 847/360-7500 or 800/726-9695. The following technical support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services are also available: Tek Support: 800/360-7173; TekFax: 800/360-7170; Tek Net BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. : 847/360-7432. Visit the VisionTek Web site at http://www.visiontek.com. Founded in 1982, Sigma Designs has been a driving force behind the advancement of the MPEG technology used in the multimedia PCs on the market today. The company's products include affordable MPEG chip sets, 2D/3D graphics chips and the industry's richest line of MPEG software titles. All Sigma Designs products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force, representatives and distributors. For more information, call 510/770-0100, fax 510/770-2640, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.sigmadesigns.com. CONTACT: S&S Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Lauren Finkelman, 415/773-5359, ext. 249 76225.2253@compuserve.com |
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