Teridian Semiconductor Introduces Universal 3-Input Audio/Video Switch; Simplifies A/V Switch Design and Reduces Customer's Bill of Materials.

IRVINE, Calif. -- Teridian Semiconductor Corp. today announced the introduction of the AVPro 5303B, a universal three-input A/V switch driver IC designed for TV and general consumer A/V applications such as digital set-top boxes, DVD recorders, and personal video recorders.

The AVPro 5303B supports SCART, YPbPr, SVHS, CVBS, and R/L audio interfaces. The device is also configurable for TV Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and 4-to-6 input channel applications. Other key product features include power down mode, integrated 75-Ohm video drivers, 2-Vrms audio drivers, programmable video and audio gains, and flexible audio/video switching matrix. All switching and function settings are controlled via I2C.

"The universal functionality and flexible switching capability of the device enable customers to design their equipments to satisfy different A/V interfaces required for different geographical regions. As such, customers no longer need to have multiple A/V designs and BOMs for different geographies," stated Khanh Lam, product line manager for Teridian's Audio/Video products.

Pricing and Availability

The AVPro 5303B is immediately available for general sampling and volume production. The device is in RoHS-compliant 48-pin QFN package. Pricing in 10k unit quantity is $1.40. For further information, contact any Teridian sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit Teridian's Web site at http://www.teridian.com/sales/.

About Teridian Semiconductor Corp.

Teridian Semiconductor Corp. (a former TDK group company) is privately owned by Golden Gate Capital. The company designs and manufactures best-of-class analog and mixed-signal Integrated circuits. Teridian products play a primary role in applications such as utility meters, payment and identification terminals, consumer audio-video devices and broadband networks. Additional company and product information can be found at http://www.teridian.com.

About Golden Gate Capital

Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity investment firm with approximately $2.5 billion of capital under management. Golden Gate is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams to invest in change-intensive, growth businesses. Golden Gate specializes in investing with management partners across a wide range of industries and transaction types, including leverage buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures and spin-offs, build-ups and venture stage investing. Additional company information can be found at http://www.goldengatecap.com.

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