Tatung Signs On to Use Genesis Digital Monitor Chip; Tatung's New L5TDS LCD Monitor Will Provide A Digital Interface Via The Genesis gmZRX1 Chip.

Business Editors

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2000

Genesis Microchip (Nasdaq:GNSS) today announced Taiwan's Tatung Co. has selected the Genesis gmZRX1 video/graphic processor for its new DVI-compliant digital-interface LCD monitor.

Tatung's new 15-inch, L5TDS LCD monitor complements Tatung's LCD Vision series of flat-panel monitors. The XGA display features crisp, flicker-free, high-contrast images (up to 16-million colors), with all functions controlled digitally via an intuitive on-screen display. The monitor's ability to receive DVI-compliant digital video, provide superb scaled image quality and sophisticated on-screen display are all courtesy of the Genesis gmZRX1 integrated circuit.

"We receive tremendous value from this chip," said Mr. M. J. Yeh, Research and Development Director of Tatung Co. "Its integrated TMDS receiver and high-quality scaler set the market standard and provide a very attractive and cost-effective solution."

Some of the many features of the gmZRX1 include:

-- Integrated TMDS receiver and on-screen display

-- Acclaimed gmZ2 scaling architecture, which provides sharp text

and superb-quality graphics

-- On-chip gamma correction, for superior color fidelity

-- Flexible output timing, to support the widest range of available

panels

-- Panel power management support

Genesis reports more than 12 LCD monitor customers are currently designing with the gmZRX1. Many more are evaluating the chip.

According to market-research firm DisplaySearch, digital interface and dual analog-digital interface LCD monitors represent the fastest-growing segments in the LCD monitor market for 2000 and 2001. (The analog interface segment is projected to grow in number, but decrease steadily as a percentage of the entire market.)

Tatung Co. was founded in 1918, in Taiwan, R.O.C., and today is firmly established as one of the world leaders in a diverse range of markets, including information technology, consumer electronics, home appliances and telecommunications. Its manufacturing and marketing activities have extended to all parts of the world, resulting in a global turnover in excess of U.S. $4.7 billion.

Tatung manufactures a full range of color monitors to satisfy the requirements of a diverse range of product markets. Entry-level and high-specification models specifically designed for consumer, business and professional markets are readily available. Tatung monitors are also sold to large OEMs and marketed under other brand names. For more information, visit: http://monitor.tatung.com.tw

Genesis Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq:GNSS) -- an ISO9001-registered company -- is a leading supplier of analog, digital and dual analog-digital inferface solutions for the LCD monitor markets. The company's highly integrated semiconductors are also used in digital displays, DVDs, home theater equipment, projection systems, video workstation gear and many other applications. You can find Genesis chips in products from Acer, Apple Computer, Daewoo, Dell, Fujitsu, IBM, In Focus Systems, Hitachi, LG Electronics, Mitsubishi, NEC, Philips, Samsung, SGI, Sharp, Sony, Tatung, ViewSonic and more than 200 other companies. Genesis Microchip 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.

Editor Note:

-- Tatung is a registered trademark of Tatung Company

Acronyms:

-- DVI (digital visual interface). A specification established by

the Digital Display Working Group that defines a standard digital

video interface.

-- LCD (liquid crystal display)

-- TMDS (transition minimized differential signaling)

-- XGA (extended graphics array)