Thales Selects Microtune Tuner for In-Flight Entertainment Systems; Thales Deploys Microtune's Tuners as the RF Electronics in a Premier Family of Airline Cabin Systems That Enable Video, Music, Email, Internet and Other Services for Passengers.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. -- Microtune(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:TUNE) announced today that it has been selected as the 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. supplier of choice for Thales' TopSeries(R) in-flight entertainment In-flight entertainment (IFE) refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight. After World War II commercial aviation flights became a daily event in which entertainment was requested by passengers to help the time pass. systems (IFE Ife (ē`fā), city (1991 est. pop. 262,000), SW Nigeria. Located in a farm region, the city is an important center for marketing and shipping cacao. According to tradition, Ife is the oldest Yoruba town (founded c.1300). ). Integrating Microtune's MT7432 analog/digital tuner subsystem as the radio frequency (RF) electronics, Thales' TopSeries' premier family of airline cabin systems enables premium entertainment and information services See Information Systems. for airline passengers. Microtune, inventor of and a market leader in single-chip TV tuner technology, develops RF silicon and systems solutions for broadband communications and transportation electronics. Thales is an international electronics and systems group serving defense, aerospace, security, and services markets. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Thales, the TopSeries' efficient design integrates broadband communications, entertainment and in-seat power for laptops into one platform. Deploying the Microtune tuner, the TopSeries system is offerable on virtually all Boeing and Airbus single- and twin-aisle aircraft. The system started to fly on board commercial aircraft in 2003 and continues to be selected by a growing number of world airlines. Thales was recognized by Frost and Sullivan for its IFE system product innovation and connectivity solutions. "The TopSeries is designed as a technologically advanced in-flight entertainment system with maximum configurability and usability. We are proud to be working with Thales and pleased that our MT7432 tuner delivers the performance and reliability required under demanding airline operating conditions," said Barry Koch, Vice President and General Manager of Microtune's Transportation Electronics Business Unit. "This design win reinforces our position as a leading RF supplier to mobile and portable applications - where advanced TV, video and data functions are merged and delivered under unique environmental requirements." The Thales IFE system is designed as an open platform that offers airlines scalable, customized services on both short- and long-haul aircraft. Like other mobile RF applications, Thales' in-flight entertainment systems place stringent technical demands on the tuner. Microtune customized a version of its MT7432 analog/digital tuner subsystem to meet Thales requirements for a high-performance, modular solution. The MT7432 tuners are engineered to deliver the performance characteristics that enable sharp, interference-free video and reliable data transfer under varying flight conditions. The MT7432 tuner offers low vibration sensitivity, and with its extended temperature range, ensures optimum performance for RF multimedia reception while in flight. At the same time, low oscillator oscillator Mechanical or electronic device that produces a back-and-forth periodic motion. A pendulum is a simple mechanical oscillator that swings with a constant amplitude, requiring the addition of energy at each swing only to compensate for the energy lost because of air leakage allows the tuner to effectively handle mixed video, data and audio applications, without disruption in the dense multi-tuner airplane airplane, aeroplane, or aircraft, heavier-than-air vehicle, mechanically driven and fitted with fixed wings that support it in flight through the dynamic action of the air. environment. Based on techniques from its field-proven automotive solutions, Microtune's MT7432 tuners provide a complete subsystem assembled into a tested, manufacturing-ready RF front end. As a modular solution, the tuners permit easy integration into the in-flight electronics system, while eliminating engineering investments for accelerated design-in and manufacturing cycles. The MT7432 tuner is part of Microtune's complete portfolio of products supporting consumer electronics, broadband communications and transportation electronics. ABOUT MICROTUNE Microtune, Inc. is a silicon and systems company that designs and markets radio frequency (RF) solutions for the worldwide broadband communications and transportation electronics markets. Inventor of the MicroTuner(TM) single-chip broadband tuner, Microtune offers a portfolio of advanced tuner, amplifier, and upconverter products that enable the delivery of information and entertainment across new classes of consumer electronics devices. The Company currently holds more than 50 U.S. patents for its technology. Founded in 1996, Microtune is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with key design and sales centers located around the world. The website is www.microtune.com. DESIGN-WIN ANNOUNCEMENTS It is not unusual for Microtune to announce design wins of this kind, and the announcement of this design win, or any other design win, should not be viewed as an indicator of Microtune revenues for any current or future reporting period. MICROTUNE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause such statements to differ materially from actual future events or results. Such forward-looking statements are generally, but not necessarily, accompanied by words such as "plan," "if," "estimate," "expect," "believe," "could," "would," "anticipate," "may," or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These forward-looking statements and other statements made elsewhere in this release are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from anticipated results include the Company's ability to introduce new products, achieve design wins, maintain customer relationships, forecast revenue and manage inventory levels, control and budget expenses, protect proprietary technology and intellectual property, and successfully prosecute and defend any future litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. . Any one of these factors may cause the Company's actual financial results to differ materially from its projected results. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason. Readers are referred to our Annual Report on 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. , subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , recent Current Reports on Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. , and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings which discuss the foregoing factors as well as other important risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. 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 of Microtune, Inc. All other company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. COPYRIGHT (C) 2005 MICROTUNE, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. |
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