ANADIGICS’ DOCSIS 3.0 Amplifier Featured In Sigma Designs’ Reference Design For IP-Cable Set-Top Box

Warren, NJ, September 11, 2008 -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD) today announced that its ARA2017 programmable gain amplifier, optimized for DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem applications, is featured in Sigma Designs’ new multi-channel, multi-standard, IP-Cable set-top box (STB) reference design. Developed for deployment in existing cable TV systems, the new design from Sigma is a turnkey solution for a DOCSIS 3.0 STB with an integrated cable modem and Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) capability.

Sigma’s Tru2way™ SMP8634-based reference design enables a virtually unlimited channel lineup for cable systems to display (or record) up to three channels simultaneously. Fast upstream and downstream DOCSIS data channels are also supported.

Providing the reverse path amplification in this design, ANADIGICS’ ARA2017 supports high linearity and power levels, which facilitate channel bonding and thereby enable the STB to deliver an upstream data rate of 120 Mbps. Down stream data rate is as high as 160Mbps.

Ken Lowe, Sigma Designs’ VP of strategic marketing, remarks, “Our new design leverages ANADIGICS’ DOCSIS 3.0-based technology to provide manufacturers with an industry-leading, next generation home entertainment product. ANADIGICS’ DOCSIS 3.0 programmable gain amplifier is an industry first and, as such, it adds a critical element to the overall performance and functionality of our STB design.”

“The ARA2017 is integral to the performance of DOCSIS 3.0 hybrid set-top boxes and cable modem products,” reports Ron Michels, senior vice president and general manager of ANADIGICS’ Broadband Business, “and we are very proud that it plays a pivotal role in Sigma’s innovative reference design. Infrastructure upgrades in the cable industry are facilitating faster up and downstream communications and Sigma has leveraged the performance of our new amplifier to offer a first class triple play experience in one package.”

More about ANADIGICS’ ARA2017

ANADIGICS’ ARA2017 operates in the 5-85MHz frequency range and supports DOCSIS 3.0-specified signal levels of +64dBmV while minimizing harmonic distortion and output noise levels. At minimum attenuation, the ARA2017 has 33dB of RF gain, and an integrated, digitally controlled, multi-stage precision step attenuator provides up to 58 dB of attenuation in 2 dB increments. The device requires a single 5V supply and is offered in a 28-pin 5mm x 5mm x 1mm QFN package.

More about Sigma's SMP8634 Media Processor

Sigma’s SMP8634 media processor integrates a complete complement of next-generation capabilities for a single-chip system-on-chip (SoC) solution with powerful multimedia processing, robust content security system, and a full complement of peripherals. Its advanced decoder engines support video decoding of H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10), Windows Media® Video 9, VC-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 (part 2) with multiple streams, up to the equivalent of two high-definition video streams. High-performance graphics acceleration, multi-standard audio decoding, advanced display processing capabilities, and HDMI/HDCP output round out its multimedia core. Powerful content security is ensured through a dedicated secure processor, flash memory, and a range of digital rights management (DRM) engines for high-speed payload decryption. The SMP8634’s 300- MHz host CPU, 3.2 GB/second unified memory controller, Ethernet 10/100 controller, dual USB 2.0 controller, and IDE controller provide for a single-chip solution for most consumer products.

For product specifics, visit: www.anadigics.com/products/cable_broadcast/reverse_amplifiers/ARA2017

For product pricing or sampling, visit: www.anadigics.com/worldwide_sales or contact ANADIGICS at Tel: +1.908.668.5000.

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