Tripath Adds Two Panasonic Car Audio Design Wins
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 1, 20048, 2004--| TA2041A-family is featured in Panasonic's CQ-VD7700U in-dash TV/DVD Receiver and CQ-C9700U Full Digital 4-by-60-Watt in-dash CD Player/Receiver |
Tripath Technology Inc. , creators of Digital Power Processing (DPP(R)) technology and Class-T(TM) advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers, announced today that it has been chosen for two new Panasonic car audio products -- the CQ-VD7700U and CQ-C9700U -- in addition to the CQ-C9800U, which was previously announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2004.
The CQ-VD7700U is an in-dash (1-DIN) LCD TV/DVD/SD Receiver with 5.1-channel Dolby Digital/DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II. It incorporates a 7-inch (diagonal) wide screen LCD with touch panel and a digital high-power amplifier (70W x 4 max.) supplied by Tripath.
The CQ-C9700U offers a full-featured preamp, RDS tuner, CD player, display and remote control function as well as a Tripath digital high-power amplifier (60W x 4 max.), all in a 1-DIN size head unit.
"This digital amp produces less heat and results in less energy loss, enabling it to reach a high 80 percent efficiency rating in comparison to traditional amplifiers, which typically achieve only 50 percent efficiency," said Rob Lopez, National Marketing Manager for Panasonic car audio products. "The energy that's 'saved' is pumped into the car's speakers, delivering 70 watts (CQ-C9800U and CQ-VD770U) and 60 watts (CQ-C9700U) to each of four channels."
"We are pleased that Panasonic has again chosen Tripath to power these new, industry-leading automotive head units," said Graham Wright, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Tripath. "These products support our vision that the automotive audio consumer desires a similar entertainment experience in his/her car as in the home. Tripath's Class-T(TM) amplifiers are able to deliver audiophile-quality fidelity and power even in the harsh environment of the automobile."
About 1-bit Digital Audio Amplifiers
Tripath's advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers rely on a fundamentally new approach to amplifier design utilizing semiconductor-based amplifiers that provide significant performance, power efficiency, size, weight and cost advantages over traditional amplifier technology.
About Tripath Technology Inc.
Based in San Jose, California, Tripath Technology Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that focuses on providing highly efficient power amplification to the digital media, consumer electronics and communications markets. Tripath owns the patented technology called Digital Power Processing (DPP(R)), which combines modern advances in digital signal processing and power processing. Tripath's current customers include consumer electronic companies, such as Aiwa, Apple Computer, Denon, Hitachi, Motorola, Onkyo, Samsung, Sharp, Sony and Toshiba, as well as DSL communications equipment providers, such as Alcatel, who use Tripath's power efficient line drivers for central office applications. For more information please visit Tripath's web site at www.tripath.com
About Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (Panasonic)
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd., best known for its Panasonic, National, Technics and Quasar brand names, is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronics products for a wide range of consumer, business and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated sales of $62.19 billion (U.S.) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003. In addition to the Tokyo and other Japanese stock exchanges, Matsushita's shares are also listed on the Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, New York, Pacific (NYSE/PCX "MC") and Paris stock exchanges. More information is available on the Matsushita Web site at http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/top.html.
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