SigmaTel Presents Gift to The University of Texas at Austin Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; $50,000 Gift to Support Ground-Breaking Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit Research.AUSTIN, Texas -- SigmaTel, 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 :SGTL SGTL Silicon Graphics Teaching Laboratory ), a leader in mixed-signal multimedia semiconductors, today announced that it has given a $50,000 gift to The University of Texas at Austin “University of Texas” redirects here. For other system schools, see University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Austin (often referred to as The University of Texas, UT Austin, UT, or Texas , Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The SigmaTel gift will support research being conducted by Dr. Shouli Yan, assistant professor in the new 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 Design Program of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Yan's research is focused on improving mixed-signal integrated circuits A mixed-signal integrated circuit combines analog circuits with digital signal processing (DSP) circuits on a single semiconductor die. An integrated circuit that includes both analog and digital circuitry (but no DSP), like a 555 timer, is generally not considered a mixed-signal used in consumer electronic devices such as MP3 players, computers and digital televisions. "The University of Texas and Dr. Yan are conducting research in the field of mixed-signal integrated circuits that could potentially have a significant impact on the consumer semiconductor market landscape," said Len DiSanza, vice president of Technical Staff at SigmaTel. "SigmaTel recognizes the importance of supporting research that is 'forward thinking' and supporting engineering students who will make up the industry's workforce in the future." The research being conducted by Dr. Yan and his staff will not be specific to current or future SigmaTel products or technologies, but will be concentrated on general theoretical data and studies for architectures and topologies of the best mixed-signal integrated circuits achieving the highest levels of performance. "The generous gift from SigmaTel will be very beneficial in boosting the University's research and education in the field of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design, especially in the areas of analog-to-digital and digital-to-digital converters with state of the art CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. technologies," said Dr. Shouli Yan, assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Yan, founder and director of the Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Research Lab at the University of Texas, researches on mixed-signal integrated circuits used in different types of electronic devices. He and his research team seek to improve the design of 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 convert analog signals, such as sound, to digital signals, which allow data to be transmitted, processed, and/or stored in digital form. The circuits also convert signals from digital back to analog. In addition, Dr. Yan studies analog pre- and post-processing circuits such as amplifiers and filters in those highly integrated mixed-signal electronic devices. SigmaTel has made other donations to The University of Texas at Austin in the past. In March 2005, SigmaTel donated funds to the University's Wireless Networking See wireless network. and Communication Group. For more information on SigmaTel, please visit www.sigmatel.com. About SigmaTel: SigmaTel, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. headquartered in Austin, Texas, designs, develops, and markets proprietary, analog intensive, mixed-signal ICs for a variety of digital multimedia products in the consumer electronics and computing markets, including portable compressed audio players, such as MP3 players, notebook and desktop PCs, digital video cameras, multi-function peripheral products, digital televisions, and set-top boxes. SigmaTel provides complete, system-level solutions that include highly-integrated ICs, customizable firmware A category of memory chips that hold their content without electrical power. Firmware includes flash, ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM technologies. When holding program instructions, firmware can be thought of as "hard software." See flash memory, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and FOTA. and software, software development tools, reference designs, and applications support. The Company's focus is on providing system-level solutions that enable customers to rapidly introduce and offer electronic products that are small, light-weight, power-efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. SigmaTel is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001:2000 certified and is committed to providing customers with high performance, quality products along with superior customer service. Cautionary Language: This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current SigmaTel expectations. The words "expect," "will," "should," "would," "anticipate," "project," "outlook," "believe," "intend," and similar phrases as they relate to SigmaTel or future events are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of SigmaTel, but are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, and there will be events in the future that SigmaTel is not able to accurately predict or control. For a discussion of factors that could impact SigmaTel's financial results and cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, please refer to recent SigmaTel filings with the SEC, particularly the Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. that was filed on February 8, 2005 and the Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. that was filed on August 9, 2005. SigmaTel is a registered trademark of SigmaTel, Inc. All other products and brand names as they appear in this release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All specifications may be changed without notice. |
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