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17 Aug 2010	Mirics brings comprehensive ISDB-T Digital TV solutions to Latin America Launch event in Brazil showcases strength of Mirics’ products and partnerships across region Sao Paulo, Brazil - August 17^th, 2010: Mirics, developer of FlexiTV™, the world’s first commercial software-based global TV receiver, today launched its best-in-class ISDB-T 1-Seg (mobile) and Full-Seg (terrestrial) digital TV offerings within Brazil and across Latin America with immediate availability. To support their valued customers and partners in the region, Mirics has selected OCPtech, a specialist sales and marketing company, to represent the company locally. “Latin America is a key growth region for Mirics’ FlexiTV-based products, so it was vital for us to find a highly experienced partner who further strengthens our presence in the region,” said Jay Nunez, Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Mirics. He added, “Mirics has unparalleled customer and partner support worldwide; expanding this to Latin America has been a top priority so we’re excited to partner with OCP and be launching multiple product offerings with unmatchable price and performance at this time.” In order to provide comprehensive ISDB-T solutions within Latin America, Mirics and OCP have established relationships with multiple ODM partners, including Digibest, USmart, Costar and Hauppauge Computer Works. Candy Wang, VP of Sales, Digibest said: “FlexiTV delivers a compelling solution from both a capability and cost perspective in this rapidly growing region for digital TV. We’re very excited to be partnering with Mirics and bringing their innovative product to the Latin American market.” Ken Plotkin, CEO of Hauppauge Computer Works added: “The flexibility of Mirics’ solution is one of its key benefits. Hauppauge has already developed three product versions around FlexiTV for this market: targeting large PC OEMs looking for the lowest cost ISDB-T receivers for desktop PCs; another for desktop "drop in box" programs; and yet another for Windows 7 notebooks." Mirics has focused on Latin America and Brazil as a key market, launching with OEM design wins already secured, immediate volume availability across the region and local manufacturing within Brazil through partnerships with Quad Core and Skycast. At the Sao Paolo launch event, OCP and Mirics demonstrated multiple product offerings based on FlexiTV, including unique Xpresscard designs manufactured locally. Said Paul Ayscough, Founder, OCPtech: “We are always seeking unique and cutting-edge products to represent within Latin America. FlexiTV truly offers a clear and immediate price and performance advantage we’re already seeing amazing demand for. Combining this technical superiority with Mirics’ key industry partnerships and dedicated manufacturing and support within Latin America, we see huge growth potential beyond this successful launch event.” ### About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Further information: Mirics, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

13 Jul 2010	Mirics secures additional $13M funding to fuel company growth San Jose, USA - July 13^th 2010: Mirics, the software-based broadcast TV receiver pioneer, today announced that it has secured $13M in additional funding with existing investors - Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Ventures – all participating in this latest financing round. This additional funding will enable Mirics to grow its market share for its ground-breaking Mirics FlexiTVÔ solution, targeting a wide range of consumer devices and PC platforms. By addressing globally and nationally diverse TV and radio broadcast standards, Mirics is continuing to grow its customer base for its software-plus-silicon FlexiTV platform. In parallel, there is a growing industry trend for integration of broadcast TV functionality in notebook, netbook and desktop PCs; FlexiTV delivers the lowest-cost means to integrate a multi-standard broadcast receiver into such mass-market consumer products worldwide. Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics, said: “Securing this financing during the current global economic conditions reinforces the continued confidence and support we receive from our investors. This investment will enable us to further capitalize on the current industry demand for broadcast-enabled consumer devices using our FlexiTV solutions and increase our resources to support our growing customer base.” Marcos Battisti, Managing Director, Intel Capital, commented: “Mirics’ investment team have all been very impressed at its recent multiple successes in securing new business across a diverse customer base. This new funding will enable Mirics to continue building its commercial growth and maintain its leadership position in software-based global broadcast receivers.” ### About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. www.mirics.com. Further information: Mirics, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Website: www.mirics.com. Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town Tel: +44 (0) 20 8869 9339. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

27 May 2010	Yuan selects Mirics’ FlexiTV platform for its new generation of PC TV receivers Leading TV tuner specialist develops USB dongle and minicard solutions for OEM and ODM customers San Jose, USA - May 27^th, 2010: Mirics, developer of FlexiTV™, the world’s first commercial software-based global TV receiver, today announces that Yuan High-Tech (“Yuan”) has developed TV tuner receivers based upon the FlexiTV platform. The reference platforms will target Yuan’s top tier OEM customers and PC system integration partners seeking robust, production-ready USB dongle and minicard-based TV tuner solutions. Steven Chao, CEO, Yuan, commented: “Yuan is pleased to partner with Mirics to develop the next generation of innovative PC TV solutions for its OEM and ODM customers. Yuan has a very successful 20 year history in the PC-based TV tuner segment, and Mirics’ FlexiTV delivers a commercially compelling solution to overcoming flexibility and cost challenges in this growing segment.” Jay Nunez, Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Mirics added: “Mirics is delighted to announce this partnership with Yuan to develop FlexiTV solutions. Yuan is a very experienced and highly regarded TV tuner developer for PC applications, so its selection of the FlexiTV solution is a tremendous endorsement of our ground-breaking global TV platform.” First production products from the partnership are expected to be available by the third quarter of 2010 for initial deployment in Asia, Europe and Latin America followed by global deployment before year’s end. ### About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. www.mirics.com. About Yuan High-Tech Development YUAN High-Tech, established in the year 1990, a public list company in Taiwan, has 20 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacture of high-quality PVR, TV tuner card, MPEG2/4 encoder, DVB-T HDTV receiver, and MCE 2005 certified video periphery devices. Yuan has developed a worldwide sales network, working closely with OEM/ODM and distribution customers. www.yuan.com.tw. Further information: Mirics, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com. Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

11 May 2010	Mirics strengthens sales channel in Greater China, signing distribution agreement with EDOM Semiconductor channel specialist EDOM will support Mirics’ continued commercial growth in Asia Pacific region Shanghai, P.R.C. - May 11th, 2010: Mirics, developer of FlexiTV™, the world’s first commercial software-based global TV receiver, today announces the appointment of EDOM Technology as lead distribution partner in the Greater China region. EDOM is a specialist semiconductor and software distributor, and, through its multiple office locations across China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, will provide local support to Mirics’ valued customers and partners in the region. Vincent Wang, Vice President, Line Card Products, EDOM, commented: “EDOM specializes in supporting companies with highly innovative and competitively differentiated products. Mirics’ software-based TV receiver products clearly provide the most competitive solution to addressing cost-effective global standards TV reception. We look forward to working closely with Mirics’ local team in Asia, and supporting business growth within Greater China.” “Greater China is a key sales region for Mirics’ FlexiTV-based products, so we are very excited to sign this agreement with EDOM, leveraging their highly experienced team to further strengthen our distribution network,” said Jay Nunez, Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Mirics. He added, “Mirics aims to deliver unparalleled customer and partner support across this region through the combination of best-in-class distribution partners and Mirics’ regional sales and technical support staff.” ### About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cell phones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. About EDOM Technology Founded in July 1996, EDOM Technology is a professional IC agent and distributor based in Taiwan, with subsidiaries in China, Singapore, India and Penang of Malaysia. EDOM is a distributor for more than forty fabless IC design companies and software companies who specialize in IC designs and software with advanced technologies. Applications of our distributed products include multimedia, portable, wireline and wireless communications, opto-electronics and consumer electronics, involving both digital and analog fields. For more information, please visit: www.edom.com.tw. Further information:  Mirics, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com.  Press information:  Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town  Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546.  Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

21 Apr 2010	Mirics Launches GPU-Accelerated Broadcast TV Solutions for Desktop PCs USmart to Deliver Integrated Solutions for Inno3D Add-In Graphics Cards Hong Kong - April 22nd, 2010: Mirics today announced the launch of its multi-standard broadcast TV solution connected to graphics add-in-card products. Mirics’ Hong-Kong based partner, USmart has developed solutions using FlexiTV, the world’s first commercial software-based global TV receiver, enabling GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)-based integration into Inno3D-branded NVIDIA® GeForce® products from ASK Technology Group Ltd. The initial products being launched this quarter will target regions widely served by the DVB-T and ISDB-T digital TV standards. “Integrating broadcast TV to Inno3D GPU products is a terrific addition that appeals to our customers,” said Matthew Ho, Engineering Director, ASK Technology. “Being first to bring this capability to market and taking advantage of the power of NVIDIA CUDA™ architecture to accelerate the Mirics solution made FlexiTV the perfect complement to our existing products.” “Bringing FlexiTV to market in conjunction with graphics add-in cards is a natural fit,” said Jay Nunez, Vice President of WW Sales and Marketing, Mirics. “The flexibility of software-based TV and ability to leverage the processing power of the GPU make this a must-have upgrade for consumers seeking not only the best in graphics realism but also to access live digital broadcast TV on their desktop PC.” This novel integration with GPU products is achieved through an innovative daughter-card that attaches to a graphics add-in card combined with software drivers that enable regional broadcast standards, allowing for a truly global solution as digital standards roll out worldwide. USmart Electronic Products Ltd. is delivering the daughter-card solution designed for integration with leading GPU products. Ben Wong, CEO, USmart stated: “When we partnered with Mirics, we saw great opportunities for bringing broadcast TV to the PC. Launching this GPU-accelerated solution presents a terrific opportunity for consumers to not only add great graphics power to their systems, but get instant access to live TV in time for some of the great sporting events coming this summer.” Mirics and its partners will be showing the new GPU-integrated solutions with its commercial partners at a launch event in Shenzhen, China on April 22nd, 2010. Interested parties including consumer and technology press looking to attend can get more information on the event by contacting press@mirics.com. About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cell phones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Further information: Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com  Press information:  Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town  Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546.  Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Ref: MIR029 All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

03 Mar 2010	USMART chooses Mirics FlexiTV™ to bring live World Cup Soccer action to portable PCs Solutions from USMART are being demonstrated at CeBIT Sunnyvale, CA. - March 3rd, 2010: Mirics today announces that Hong Kong-based USmart Electronic Products Ltd. (USmart) has partnered with Mirics to develop multi-standard broadcast TV platforms targeting notebook computers. USmart has developed solutions using FlexiTV, the world’s first commercial software-based global TV receiver. These new product developments will be timed to target fans following the 2010 FIFA World Cup on TV in Europe, Asia and South America, regions widely served by the DVB-T and ISDB-T digital TV standards. Ben Wong, CEO, USmart, commented: “USmart has a long and successful history of developing OEM and ODM solutions for the PC and digital peripherals market. We chose Mirics’ FlexiTV as the perfect complement to our existing products, so that USmart can offer consumers and customers a great live TV experience on-the-go, perfect for enjoying the 2010 World Cup soccer championship.” “Mirics is extremely pleased to announce these latest commercial partnerships for its FlexiTV platform with leading Hong Kong company USmart,” said Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics. “The combination of lowest bill of materials for a global broadcast solution, and the inherent flexibility of software-based TV make FlexiTV the most compelling live TV offering on the market. In addition to developing innovative products, Mirics closely assists its customers with an extensive global support team, including locally in Asia, to ensure successful business partnerships.” USmart will be demonstrating FlexiTV-enabled products at CeBIT in Hannover from March 2nd at Hall 17, booth #C35-A6. To arrange a meeting with Mirics executives at CeBIT to discuss FlexiTV and how it could complement your multi-media platforms, please contact cebit@mirics.com. About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cell phones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Further information:  Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com  Press information:  Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town  Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546.  Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

06 Jan 2010	Mirics launches FlexiStream: a new Home Media Center Platform for Windows 7 Using Windows 7 and leveraging NVIDIA GPUs, FlexiStream allows viewers to take their home TV anywhere, on any device, in any format Sunnyvale, CA. - January 6th, 2010: Mirics today announces FlexiStream™, enabling PC users to take their home TV with them anywhere on smart phones, PMPs or netbooks. Running on Windows 7, the FlexiStream home-server is used for reception, viewing, recording, real-time re-formatting and IP- streaming of live TV to any kind of portable or handheld device. Instead of expensive hardware and proprietary set-top box technology, FlexiStream makes use of the widely available Windows 7 PC and Mirics FlexiTV™, the only production global terrestrial TV tuner solution with a sub-$5 bill-of materials. FlexiTV’s optimization for the NVIDIA CUDA™ architecture enables the NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) for TV signal processing, video decoding and transcoding, while use of industry-standard streaming formats greatly simplifies the client applications. All that is needed for TV reception is a Windows 7 PC equipped with Mirics’ universal terrestrial broadcast receiver, either as a USB accessory or integrated into the PC. TV can then be viewed or recorded in all geographies with Windows Media Center in High Definition or any other broadcast resolution. Furthermore, that same content can be re-formatted for whatever portable devices are in the household and streamed utilizing FlexiStream to those devices wherever they are, anywhere in the world. Jay Nunez, Vice President of WW Sales and Marketing at Mirics, commented: “Mirics has simplified the process of streaming content from home with a complete end-to-end solution. From RF feed to remote LCD, Mirics delivers a global TV receiver by means of a multi-band RF front-end, revolutionary NVIDIA-assisted signal processing in software, and streaming with industry-standard protocols to a lean, fast-to-download client application. Whether it is a notebook, netbook or a touch-screen handheld, anything from that big live football game to the local news can either be watched in real-time, or a recording set up from the portable device whilst on the move. No longer is there any reason to miss anything.” Chris Williams, Director of Program Management, Microsoft’s TV, Video and Music business group, added: “The new Windows 7 version of Windows Media Center can display or record TV in High Definition which complements the Mirics solution. FlexiTV with FlexiStream running on Windows 7 shows how Windows Media Center turns your PC into a complete entertainment system.” “Whether at home or on the road, most of us want easy access to our audio, video and photos,” said Michael Steele, General Manager of visual consumer solutions at NVIDIA. “For TV, Mirics is making that easier and NVIDIA is making it better. Our collaboration with Mirics on FlexiTV is providing consumers a great solution that uses the GPU to optimize the PC for delivering broadcast TV. And FlexiStream is a great example of extending that experience even further.” Mirics’ FlexiStream is currently sampling to selected partners, and will be demonstrated at the NVIDIA booth #35912 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas from January 7^th -10^th. About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cell phones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Further information: Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.comWebsite: www.mirics.com Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Ref: MIR026/A All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

04 Jan 2010	World’s first software TV solution from Mirics ships in production volume Mirics ramps inventory levels and grows team to meet demand for FlexiTV™ platform Sunnyvale, CA. - January 4th, 2010: Mirics today announces it has commenced volume shipments of its software-based broadcast TV receiver, FlexiTV™, to its global customer base. FlexiTV rewrites the economics of supporting global standards broadcast reception on PC platform devices such as desktops, notebooks, and netbooks, by implementing the traditional silicon demodulation functionality in software. The ability to offer value-add features such as FlexiTV is especially attractive to PC manufacturers in the current economic climate, as they enable differentiation from competitor products at the lowest cost point. Commenting on the announcement, Simon Atkinson, CEO Mirics, said: “Mirics was the first company in the world to announce a software-based TV receiver when it unveiled its FlexiTV technology in 2008. In the intervening period, the team has worked diligently to ensure that FlexiTV meets all of the quality and reliability expectations of customers. The resources and product innovation required to meet the challenges of developing a prototype platform into a qualified product meeting all relevant industry standards and certifications are frequently underestimated. In addition, Mirics also needed to address the greater-than-normal quality expectations of manufacturers previously sceptical to the viability of a software-based receiver. Today’s announcement is a clear statement that Mirics has addressed all these requirements.” Atkinson continued: “Mirics is building significant product inventory to meet the larger than expected customer demand for FlexiTV in 2010. To support this demand and meet future needs, we have strengthened the global sales support team, including additional distribution channels in south east Asia, and have also added further engineering resources with a new development team in Asia.” About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cell phones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Further information: Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Ref: MIR027/A Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

30 Nov 2009	Consumers demand better access to multimedia content on portable devices Multi-region survey undertaken for Mirics highlights functional convergence challenge for consumer electronics industry Sunnyvale, CA. and Fleet, UK, November 30, 2009: Users of mobile computing and portable communications devices want to access more multimedia content, but are being held back by the lack of availability of low-cost, converged functionality devices, according to the results of a survey conducted by ABI Research on behalf of Mirics Semiconductor. The survey results also highlight that while users of portable consumer electronics (CE) devices have a clear vision of the increased functionality they would like from their device, they are not prepared to pay a price premium for these added features. The research, which was recently conducted among 1000 adults in the USA, UK and Japan who regularly use a mobile CE device, such as a notebook computer or smart phone, revealed consumer interest in a wide variety of services that all rely on differing wireless communication technologies. Global Positioning System (GPS) location-based services, Wi-Fi Internet connection and the ability to receive live TV content were among the most frequent functional requests in consumers' future devices, as was the ability to easily transfer large files wirelessly. Unsurprisingly, faster Internet access was the most popular choice. Consumers in all regions expressed general satisfaction with the physical aspects of their existing primary device: overall size, weight and screen size were judged ‘just right' by the majority. The implication is that manufacturers are catering successfully to the needs of most users in this area. Two thirds of those surveyed already have a Wi-Fi enabled mobile device, and the majority of the remainder expressed interest in using it in a future device. More than 50% of the respondents would like to use their mobile device as an ‘electronic wallet' to pay for, for example, retail goods and public transport services. A mobile device equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) wireless technology would support such functionality. Over 40% of respondents are accessing more content than a year ago. The most commonly cited reason for this is that their current device has the features that enable easier access to multimedia content. In addition, 43% of the sample had accessed live TV or video on demand (VoD) on their mobile device. Looking forward, 82% of respondents predicted they would be accessing more or at least the same content on their mobile devices in one year's time compared to their current usage. When asked what type of mobile content they would like that they cannot or do not access now, the most popular request was to receive live TV, followed by VoD. Those interested in receiving live TV indicated they would be prepared to pay on average 5 to 8 USD per month for the service. However, when asked how much extra they would be prepared to pay for a new primary mobile device assuming it had all the features and functionality they wanted, the most common response - given by 40% of those surveyed - was nothing, and only 16% of all respondents were prepared to pay up to 25 USD for this functionality. Kevin Burden, Mobile Device Director, ABI Research, commented: "This survey has shown that consumers on the whole are happy with the form factor of their mobile devices, and are now most interested in the available functional capabilities of these devices. Strikingly, the survey suggests that whilst consumers are willing to pay a modest premium to access a particular service, the majority are not prepared to pay an appreciable amount in terms of higher device cost for this additional functionality. This reveals the pressure on portable CE device manufacturers to deliver converged functionality without raising costs." Chet Babla, Marcom Director, Mirics Semiconductor, added: "Wi-Fi, GPS, streamed audio and video content, NFC and live TV all require different wireless technologies to be supported in portable devices to deliver the multimedia experience that consumers want. The challenge for device developers is to support these multiple wireless technologies without significantly impacting end-product price. Innovative approaches such as software-based modems - whereby key wireless functional blocks conventionally implemented in silicon hardware are replaced with the flexibility of software - will be crucial to achieving this convergence at an acceptable cost point." ---ends--- To obtain a copy of the report presentation or to arrange a more detailed discussion on the research findings, please contact mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. For more information visit www.mirics.com. About ABI Research ABI Research provides in-depth analysis and quantitative forecasting of emerging trends in global connectivity. From offices in North America, Europe and Asia, ABI Research's worldwide team of experts advise thousands of decision makers through research and advisory services in seven key practice areas. Est. 1990. For more information visit www.abiresearch.com. 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12 Oct 2009	Mirics and Shanghai HDIC deliver high-definition broadcast TV capability to PC users in China Convenient USB dongle reference design integrates Mirics’ FlexiRF tuner and HDIC’s demodulator to receive DTTB broadcast digital TV content Sunnyvale, CA., and Shanghai, China October 12th 2009: Mirics Semiconductor and Shanghai High Definition Digital Technology Industrial Company Ltd ("HDIC"), announce the availability of a digital TV reference design targeting the full range of portable and desktop PC devices. The reference design addresses both the standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) transmission modes supported by the Digital Television Terrestrial Broadcast (DTTB) standard. DTTB (formal reference GB20600-2006) became the mandatory digital terrestrial TV standard for Chinese broadcasters in August 2007. The production-ready reference design is available in a USB dongle form factor, and was developed under the strategic partnership between the two companies first announced in June. The design features Mirics' FlexiRF™ chip tuner, HDIC's low power DTTB demodulator, USB interfacing and PC-based application software for audio and video playback. The dongle design enables existing personal computer platforms such as All-in-One (AIO) PCs and portable notebooks and netbooks to support DTTB-based TV reception, enabling PC users to enjoy the benefits of digital TV, and in particular the superior user experience of HD content. Commenting on the announcement, Dr Joseph Chu, VP APAC, Mirics, said: "Mirics is extremely pleased with the rapid progress made by the two companies in developing a commercial DTTB solution for PCs so soon after the strategic collaboration was first announced. It is a strong validation of the technical and collaborative capabilities of each company." Young Dai, VP, HDIC, added: "This reference design is the first solution targeting PC platforms that supports both single-carrier and multi-carrier digital broadcasts, bringing the capability of a wider range of live TV content in SD and vivid HD to potentially millions of PC users in China and Hong Kong." Mirics will be demonstrating the announced DTTB reference design at its booth (# CHB04) at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair being held in Hong Kong from October 13th to 16th. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in Boston (USA), Hampshire (UK), Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics recently secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com About Shanghai HDIC Shanghai High Definition Digital Technology Industrial Corporation (HDIC) is a fabless semiconductor company focused upon developing fully standards compliant digital television terrestrial silicon chips, IP and system solutions. The company has received investment from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Venture Capital and State Development and Investment Corporation. The company is a key research and development leader and core contributor to the Chinese Digital Television Terrestrial Broadcasting standard (GB20600-2006). http://www.hdigroup.net/ Media Contacts: HDIC Hui Hui Tel: +86-21-54263078-8306 Email: media@hdigroup.cn Mirics Semiconductor Chet Babla Tel : +44-7739-108-648 Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Andrew Town Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Ref: MIR025A Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

29 Sep 2009	Mirics and NVIDIA bring software-based TV to more PC platforms Innovative use of GPUs for signal processing enables broader range of PC platforms to receive global over-the-air digital TV Sunnyvale, CA. - September 29th, 2009: Mirics today announces it has developed a global broadcast TV solution for NVIDIA® GPUs (graphics processing units). By leveraging the massively parallel NVIDIA CUDA™ architecture for the Mirics FlexiTV™ software-based receiver, a universal low-cost TV receiver can now be implemented on entry-level PCs that have CUDA-enabled NVIDIA GPUs. Optimum use of system processing resources is achieved by running certain FlexiTV algorithms on NVIDIA CUDA-enabled GPUs. This enables even low-cost, entry level PCs to support global TV reception using Mirics' FlexiTV technology. Since FlexiTV uses separate CUDA compute engines for video decoding, users can enjoy high quality Standard and High Definition broadcast TV reception without additional hardware. Unlike conventional PC TV receivers, FlexiTV offers a single platform which is software reconfigurable to receive free-to-air terrestrial TV regardless of regional variations. Simon Atkinson, Mirics CEO, commented: "Mirics has significantly expanded the range of PC platforms that can support global TV reception by combining FlexiTV with the powerful NVIDIA CUDA architecture. This new innovation benefits PC OEMs with a cross platform, low-cost TV solution, and empowers consumers with the widest multi-media content choice." Michael Steele, general manager of visual consumer solutions at NVIDIA, added: "NVIDIA CUDA-enabled GPUs are ideal for real-time signal processing. The combination of the NVIDIA CUDA architecture and FlexiTV means low priced netbooks, notebooks and desktop PCs can deliver excellent standard and high definition PC TV viewing experiences." Mirics' CUDA-optimised FlexiTV solution is currently sampling to selected customers, and will be demonstrated at the NVIDIA Emerging Companies Summit being held Sept. 30 to Oct 2 in San Jose, CA. About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Further information: Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

10 Aug 2009	Skycast and Quincy Digital select Mirics FlexiTV ISDB-T OneSeg receiver Adoption by leading PC TV accessory providers extends global reach of FlexiTV for netbooks, nettops and low-cost consumer notebooks Fleet, UK, 10th August, 2009: Mirics Semiconductor has made further strides into the netbook market by adding ISDB-T OneSeg support to its FlexiTV™ multi-standard PC TV receiver and striking agreements with leading PC TV accessory providers Quincy Digital of Korea and Skycast of Brazil. OneSeg is a valuable addition to the DVB-T, DAB, T-DMB and FM standards already supported, and its widespread adoption in Japan and Brazil makes it a natural means of content delivery for the booming netbook sector. Selection by Quincy Digital and Skycast extends the global reach of Mirics FlexiTV, and furthers its penetration into both OEM and retail channels. Consumers in Japan, Brazil and other ISDB-T territories will now be able to enjoy TV on-the-move on their new netbook computers and ultra-thin consumer notebooks, with the added bonus of having a software upgradeable device capable of receiving TV in other geographies. Chris Cytera, Director of Marketing at Mirics, commented: "We are delighted to be working with both Skycast and Quincy Digital as lead customers for our exciting new netbook-centric technology. These companies are innovators with proven track records, and as such are well placed to satisfy the customer base that they know so well." Y. Won, CEO of Quincy Digital, said: "We are excited to be working with Mirics to deliver a multimode PC TV product supporting OneSeg and other TV standards. It gives our company an opportunity to offer an innovative consumer product to the very large and gadget-hungry Japanese market, in addition to other important geographies." Thiago Henrique, CEO of Skycast, said: "The new ISDB-T network in Brazil needs receivers, and the low cost and great flexibility of the Mirics solution fits our market perfectly. We are looking forward to using FlexiTV to bring TV to mainstream Brazilian consumers on their low-cost netbooks and consumer notebooks." ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com About Quincy Digital Quincy Digital develops digital broadcast receivers for world standard technologies. For more information see http://quincydigital.com/ About Skycast Skycast develops digital TV hardware and software for both signal generation and reception. For more information see http://www.skycast.com.br/ Media Contacts: Mirics Semiconductor Chet Babla Tel: +44-7739-108-648 Email: press@mirics.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

27 Jul 2009	Mirics targets ARM processor-based smartphones with FlexiTV™ Mirics migrates its multi-standard, software-based broadcast TV receiver to the ARM Cortex platform Fleet, UK, 27 July 2009: Mirics Semiconductor has today announced that it is developing mobile TV and radio solutions for smartphone applications by migrating its FlexiTV™ platform to the ARM® Cortex™-A8 and Cortex-A9 applications processors. In targeting the ARM Cortex applications processors, Mirics will enable low cost, region independent mobile TV and radio reception on media-rich phones, thereby marking Mirics' first step into the cellphone market with software-based TV and radio solutions. Smartphones represent one of the fasting growing segments within the cellphone market, and market research firm ABI Research estimates that the total market size for such devices could exceed 200 million units in 2010 alone. Following Mirics' announcement last week of FlexiTV support for the Intel® Atom™ processor, this latest development for the ARM Cortex applications processors demonstrates Mirics' on-going commitment to enable platform agnostic broadcast content, whilst substantially reducing the cost and footprint of adding TV and radio reception. Commenting on this latest innovation from Mirics, CEO Simon Atkinson stated: "Rapidly growing consumer demand for the widest range of media-rich content on portable devices has seen the evolution of smartphones from voice-centric devices into multi-media entertainment platforms. Mobile TV and radio are therefore content applications naturally well suited for support on smartphones. The ARM Cortex-A8 and Cortex-A9 processors are the de-facto standard embedded applications processors for cellphones enhanced with multi-media functionality, so the architecture was the natural choice for us to target with FlexiTV." ARM executive vice president of marketing, Ian Drew commented, "We believe that the combination of the Cortex applications processors' low power multicore architecture and NEON™ media processing engine, together with Mirics' software-based FlexiTV demodulator provides the low cost solution to the challenge of delivering multi-standard mobile TV reception on smartphones." Mirics stated that its initial smartphone-based solutions will address the Korean and Japanese mobile TV standards - T-DMB and ISDB-T OneSeg, respectively - which have achieved by far the greatest geographic penetration. Mirics expects to sample FlexiTV solutions based upon the Cortex applications processors to lead customers in the 4th quarter of 2009 with production being ready for early 2010. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Media Contacts: Mirics Semiconductor Chet Babla Tel: +44-7739-108-648 Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town, Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

15 Jul 2009	Mirics brings FlexiTV™ to Intel® Atom™ based platforms Atom-based software demodulation for ISDB-T OneSeg, T-DMB, DAB and FM broadcast creates new opportunities for Netbooks and other low power portable products Fleet, UK, 15th July 2009: Mirics Semiconductor has today expanded its FlexiTV™ technology by launching a range of mobile TV and radio applications targeted at products powered by the Intel® Atom™ CPU platform. This latest innovation brings low-cost embedded mobile TV and radio functionality to ultra-portable and low power PC products such as netbooks and mobile internet devices (MIDs). First launched in 2008, FlexiTV leverages host processor-based software demodulation, bringing global broadcast reception at an unparalleled cost structure to consumer electronics (CE) devices. The FlexiTV product portfolio originally targeted notebook platforms powered by dual-core x86 CPUs, and the expansion to cover Atom-based technology is in line with the company's objective to offer the broadest range of mobile TV and radio solutions to device manufacturers and system integrators. FlexiTV now supports the Japanese and Korean mobile TV standards - ISDB-T OneSeg and T-DMB, respectively - on PC devices featuring the Atom CPU. According to market forecasts by research house ABI Research, total OneSeg device shipments in 2010 will exceed 33 million units, whilst the equivalent figure for T-DMB is expected to be at least 12 million units, thereby offering significant commercial opportunity for FlexiTV. In addition to mobile TV support, Mirics also announced Atom-based software demodulation support for Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) and FM radio. DAB-based audio services are experiencing growing popularity, with over nine million cumulative device shipment to date, and consumer demand is expected to grow in the coming years as various European countries implement plans for analog radio switch-off. Commenting on the launch, Mirics CEO Simon Atkinson stated "ISDB-T and T-DMB continue to represent the most significant market opportunities for mobile TV. By delivering highly efficient software-based solutions for products powered by the Intel Atom processor, Mirics continues to expand the range of consumer computing and communications platforms that can feature embedded TV and radio at price points demanded by manufacturers and consumers, alike." To illustrate the suitability of FlexiTV for products such as Netbooks and MIDs where maintaining long battery life is of paramount importance, Mirics stated that in the case of ISDB-T OneSeg, software demodulation running on an N270 Atom processor, consumes a CPU load of only 20%. Mirics will sample FlexiTV solutions targeting the Atom to select partners during Q3 2009, and formally release to production in Q4 2009. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Media Contacts: Mirics Semiconductor Chet Babla Tel: +44-7739-108-648 Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Pinnacle Marketing Communications Andrew Town, Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Ref: MIR020/A All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

06 Jul 2009	Mirics appoints senior electronics industry executive Jay Nunez brings microprocessor, wireless and graphics chip experience to role Fleet, UK, and Boston, USA, 6th July 2009: Mirics Semiconductor has appointed Jay Nunez as VP Americas and EMEA to spearhead the company's commercial growth in these two mature and lucrative regions of the world. Nunez was previously VP North American Sales and Marketing for processor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), having originally served graphics chip specialist ATI Technologies as VP World Wide OEM Sales prior to its merger with AMD. Nunez is a highly experienced electronics industry executive with a track record of successfully implementing and executing business strategies to revenue within global corporations such as AMD, ASAT, National Semiconductor, Wavecom and Motorola Semiconductor. Commenting on the appointment, Simon Atkinson, CEO Mirics, said: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Jay to the executive team at Mirics. His wealth of commercial experience and success within the wireless, processor and electronics service industries have equipped him well to guide Mirics through the business challenges as we continue to extend the commercial reach of our hardware and software technology." Nunez added, "I am extremely excited by the potential of Mirics' radical FlexiTVTM technology. By leveraging the latent performance of existing processor technologies within portable devices, Mirics is enabling consumer electronics manufacturers to add wireless content delivery functionality at price points previously unseen in the industry. The Americas and EMEA regions represent a large commercial opportunity for Mirics, and I am looking forward to working with the team to bring further successes." Mirics' FlexiTVTM provides a complete system solution integrating RF and mixed signal silicon with software demodulation technology to enable global TV and radio broadcast reception in portable devices at a revolutionary price point, and has already gained commercial traction within Asia. With the appointment of Nunez, Mirics has affirmed its dedication to addressing the other geographical growth regions for its technology. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in USA, UK, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com Media Contacts: Mirics Semiconductor Chet Babla Tel: +44-7739-108-648 Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Andrew Town, Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Photos to accompany this release are available at: http://www.pinnaclecrc.com/PR_PICTURES/Mirics/MIR017/ Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

02 Jun 2009	Mirics and Shanghai HDIC announce strategic partnership to deliver HDTV to Chinese PC users Platforms will integrate Mirics’ FlexiRF tuner technology and HDIC’s DTTB demodulator to bring a vivid terrestrial TV viewing experience to portable products Fleet, UK, and Shanghai, China 2nd June 2009: Mirics Semiconductor and Shanghai High Definition Digital Technology Industrial Company Ltd ("HDIC"), announce a strategic partnership to enable high-definition digital TV reception on portable devices using the Digital Television Terrestrial Broadcast (DTTB) standard. DTTB - formal reference GB20600-2006 - became the mandatory digital terrestrial TV standard for Chinese broadcasters in August 2007, and all terrestrial TV receivers must comply with DTTB ahead of 2015 when analog TV broadcasts will cease in China. DTTB supports both standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) transmission modes, and free-to-air SD and HD content is already available in key Chinese cities, with major DTTB infrastructure build-out continuing across China. Mirics and HDIC are currently developing complete reference platforms targeting DTTB-enabled personal computer platforms such as netbook and All-in-One (AIO) PC, and these solutions will integrate Mirics' FlexiRF(TM) tuner technology and HDIC's low power HD/SD dual-mode demodulators. As a rapidly growing consumer electronics device segment, netbook PCs in particular are ideally suited to support reception of digital terrestrial TV. According to ABI Research, in 2009, global netbook shipments could reach almost 35 million units. Commenting on the collaboration, Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics, said: "Consumers are increasingly demanding the ability to access high-quality multi-media content on portable devices such as netbook PCs. By pairing Mirics' high performance - but low-power - FlexiRF tuners with HDIC's dual-mode DTTB demodulators, mobile PC users in China will soon be able to enjoy a remarkable high-definition TV viewing experience currently only available on home TV screens." Dr. Jun Sun, CEO, HDIC, added: "We are delighted to announce this cooperation with Mirics. As a leading HD/SD DTTB baseband provider in China, HDIC has already achieved notable successes in fixed DTTB applications such as set-top-box and integrated digital TV. Our partnership with Mirics utilizing HDIC's latest low power demodulators will enable us to now address the considerable potential in the portable and AIO PC segments." ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in Boston (USA), Hampshire (UK), Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics recently secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. www.mirics.com About Shanghai HDIC Shanghai High Definition Digital Technology Industrial Corporation (HDIC) is a fabless semiconductor company focused upon developing fully standards compliant digital television terrestrial silicon chips, IP and system solutions. The company has received investment from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Venture Capital and State Development and Investment Corporation. The company is a key research and development leader and core contributor to the Chinese Digital Television Terrestrial Broadcasting standard (GB20600-2006). http://www.hdigroup.net/ Media Contacts: HDIC Hui Hui Tel: +86-21-54263078-8306 Email: media@hdigroup.cn Mirics Semiconductor Chet Babla Tel : +44-7739-108-648 Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Andrew Town, Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Ref: MIR011 Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

07 Apr 2009	Mirics and Spreadtrum announce availability of embedded CMMB PCTV solution Half mini-card design integrates Mirics’ FlexiRF tuner technology and Spreadtrum’s CMMB demodulator system-on-chip Fleet, UK, and Shanghai, China, April 7, 2009: Further to the strategic partnership announced in December 2008 between Mirics Semiconductor and Spreadtrum Communications, the two companies today announce the availability of an embedded PCTV solution that supports the China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB) mobile digital TV standard. Mirics will demonstrate the solution receiving live CMMB broadcasts on a standard netbook PC at the Intel Developers Forum in Beijing on April 8, 2009. CMMB is the mobile TV technology backed by China's State Administration for Radio, Film and Television (SARFT). With coverage extending to 150 cities already, SARFT expects CMMB to be supported in 337 Chinese cities by the end of 2009, and have a total population coverage of 500 million by 2011. Multi-media enhanced portable PC platforms such as netbooks are ideally suited for receiving the live TV and radio content and data services that CMMB supports and for delivering to consumers on-the-go entertainment and information. The announced embedded solution measures just 30mmx26.8mm, and has been implemented in the industry standard half mini-card format. The mini-card integrates Mirics' MSi002 FlexiRF(TM) silicon tuner and Spreadtrum's SC6600V CMMB demodulator system-on-chip. The solution features all of the CMMB hardware and software required to deliver a complete ready-to-integrate PCTV package, including the ability to support conditional access, and has been optimized for BlazeVideo's DTV video player. Commenting on the announcement, Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics, said: "As consumers increasingly turn towards netbook PCs as their prime device for multi-media content consumption, CMMB is the ideal technology to deliver live content to such portable platforms. With the announcement of this half mini-card solution, manufacturers can now very simply embed broadcast TV into portable PC's." Dr. Leo Li, President & CEO, Spreadtrum, said: "In the short elapsed time since Spreadtrum and Mirics announced a strategic PCTV collaboration, the two companies have worked very closely to leverage the innovative features of both company's chips, and now proudly announce a commercial embedded CMMB solution targeting in particular netbooks, the fastest growing consumer electronics segment today." The announced PCTV half mini-card platform is now available to lead customers and partners for platform integration. ## To download an image associated with this announcement, please visit: www.pinnaclemarcoms.com/PR_PICTURES/Mirics/MIR001 About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such as Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in Boston (USA), Hampshire (UK), Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics recently secured $7 million of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22 million. Based upon projections from analysts such as IDC and Gartner, Mirics expects the PC TV market to exceed 32 million shipments by 2010. For more information, please visit: www.mirics.com About Spreadtrum Communications Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum" or the "Company") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops baseband and RF processor solutions for the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. Spreadtrum has developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich and meet their cost and time-to-market requirements. For more information, please visit: http://www.spreadtrum.com . Spreadtrum Communications Safe Harbor Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the expectation of SARFT's CMMB coverage in China, the effectiveness of CMMB technology to deliver live content to portable platforms and the estimation of netbooks being the fastest growing consumer electronics segment. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the rate at which the commercial deployment of CMMB technologies will grow, market acceptance of the CMMB PCTV solution and CMMB technologies, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry and the effect of such pressure on prices; unpredictable changes in technology and consumer demand for handsets; the state of and any change in the strategic partnership between Mirics and Spreadtrum; the state of and any change in Mirics's and Spreadtrum's relationships with their major customers; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in China. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC "), including the annual report on Form 20-F filed on June 30, 2008, especially the sections under "Risk Factors " and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and such other documents that the Company may file or furnish with the SEC from time to time, including on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. Media Contacts Mirics Semiconductor Chet Babla, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 7739 108 648. Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Andrew Town, Pinnacle Marketing Communications, Prosperity House, Dawlish Drive, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5LN, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8429 6546. Email: mirics@pinnaclemarcom.com Spreadtrum Communications Kathy Zhou Tel: +86-21-5080-2727 ×1120 Email: news@spreadtrum.com Ref: MIR001 Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

23 Mar 2009	Mirics and CyberLink join forces to deliver HDTV to notebooks World’s first PC TV receiver featuring software demodulation delivers HD content with CyberLink’s industry standard TVEnhance Fleet UK, 23rd March, 2009: Mirics has demonstrated full interoperability of its revolutionary FlexiTVTM software receiver with CyberLink's TVEnhance, together delivering the latest high definition video content to notebook PCs. With both demodulation of the DVB-T signal and decoding of the H.264 high definition video taking place on existing notebook processors, Mirics FlexiTV has once again proven its credentials as an efficient, optimised system having minimal impact on overall system resources. Launched in 2008, FlexiTV targets processor-based platforms such as notebook PCs, and was the world's first global standards broadcast receiver to leverage the flexibility and cost benefits of software-based demodulation. Mirics FlexiTV is the only commercially available software demodulator-based receiver conforming to applicable broadcast TV and radio specifications such as Nordig 2.0. Chris Cytera, Product Line Director for FlexiTV, commented: "We are delighted to be working with Cyberlink to provide the best possible HDTV experience to notebook users. With terrestrial HDTV rolling out wordwide, Mirics FlexiTV plus CyberLink TVEnhance is the ideal combination for enjoying totally smooth, high quality portable HDTV on a standard consumer notebook. No other multi-standard PC TV receiver using software demodulation can deliver this kind of quality user experience." Alice H. Chang CEO of Cyberlink, said: "We are excited to partner with Mirics to deliver unprecedented HDTV quality with minimal CPU usage on notebook PCs. The technology collaboration with Mirics FlexiTV software demodulation coupled with GPU accelerated H.264 decoder technology establishes our commitment to providing users with the ultimate TV-on-PC experience worldwide." About Mirics Mirics provides total system solutions for converged wireless connectivity on portable consumer electronic devices such Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. With development, support and sales operations in Boston (USA), Hampshire (UK), Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics recently secured $7m of financing in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22m. Based upon projections from analysts such as IDC and Gartner, Mirics expects the PC TV market to exceed 32 million shipments (OEM + retail) by 2010. www.mirics.com About CyberLink CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs and CEs. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns its core codec and a number of patented technologies. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners include leaders in the PC industry: drive manufacturers, graphics-card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. Today, CyberLink's software solutions include: complete applications for Blu-ray Discs, Digital Home entertainment, TV-on-PC and human resource development. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in 2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). Currently, CyberLink is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide headquarters is located in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more information, please visit CyberLink's website at www.cyberlink.com. Further information: Chris Cytera, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. 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09 Feb 2009	Mirics FlexiTV receiver achieves NorDig 2.0 compliance World’s first broadcast TV receiver using software demodulation passes latest NorDig specifications for DVB-T Fleet, UK, 9th February 2009: Mirics FlexiTV™ has become the world's first broadcast TV receiver utilizing software demodulation to comply with the latest NorDig 2.0 specifications for digital terrestrial TV reception. Typically applied to consumer television and set-top box products, the NorDig test specifications ensure that compliant, quality products are developed for robust DVB-T signal reception. Launched in 2008, FlexiTV targets host processor-based platforms such as notebook PCs, and was the world's first global standards broadcast receiver to leverage the flexibility and cost benefits of software-based demodulation. Mirics FlexiTV is the only commercially available software demodulator-based receiver conforming to applicable broadcast TV and radio specifications. FlexiTV exceeds NorDig 2.0 performance requirements on a standard consumer notebook with very modest system resource requirements. For example, a FlexiTVenabled notebook is capable of receiving live Standard-Definition DVB-T signals with just 30% CPU load. However, it is the move towards reception of HD signals that is really driving CPU resource requirements, where H.264 decoding presents a significantly greater burden than the requirements for software demodulation. Mirics FlexiTV can comfortably accommodate even the most demanding case of High Definition H.264 DVB-T reception within the resources of an entry-level dual-core x86-based PC. Chris Cytera, Product Line Director for FlexiTV, commented: "Conformance with the latest NorDig 2.0 specifications is another landmark achievement for FlexiTV. Robust performance and co-existence with H.264 HD decoding are further affirmation that FlexiTV's software demodulation is the future of cost-effective universal broadcast reception for processor-based devices. The positive viewing experience that consumers have become accustomed to on their static TVs can now be enjoyed on portable PC platforms." ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor is a UK based fabless semiconductor company bringing converged wireless connectivity to portable consumer electronic devices such Notebook PCs, Media Players and Cellphones. The initial focus of the company is the delivery of free-to-air broadcast services and content to portable computing and communications devices. Based in Hampshire (UK), with sales and Development operations in Boston (USA), Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taipei, Mirics has brought together a strong team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics has secured funding from an eminent investor team comprising Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. Mirics recently secured a $7m funding round in January 2009, bringing total investor financial support to $22m. Based upon projections from analysts such as IDC and Gartner, Mirics expects the PC TV market to exceed 32 million shipments (OEM + retail) by 2010. www.mirics.com Further information: Chris Cytera, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. Email: mirics@eml.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

05 Jan 2009	Mirics secures additional $7m funding to accelerate worldwide growth New investment enables commercial team expansion in US and Asia and new additions to product roadmap Fleet, UK, 5th January 2009: Mirics Semiconductor today announced that it has secured $7m of financing from its existing investor team of Acacia Capital Partners, Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. The funding is in addition to the $12m B-round announced in August 2007, and will enable Mirics to expand its commercial activities, and also accelerate further additions to its Mirics FlexiTVTM product line. Mirics FlexiTV, first announced in 2008, is the world's first commercially available software based solution for receiving global broadcast TV and radio on processor-based platforms such as notebook computers and portable media players (PMPs). "When Mirics first announced FlexiTV in the summer of 2008, we knew the industry reaction to this disruptive technology would be very positive. In fact, the commercial progress that Mirics has made since the product launch has prompted significant expansion of our commercial team in the US and Asia, to support our rapidly growing customer base," explains Mirics CEO, Simon Atkinson. "This additional funding from our existing investors confirms their commitment and belief in the commercial prospects for Mirics' technology. It will enable Mirics to meet the customer demand for FlexiTV and also support product portfolio expansion to address newly identified market segments." Commenting on behalf of the investor team, Marcos Battisti, Mobility Sector Director at Intel Capital, said "With FlexiTV, Mirics has demonstrated the commercial viability of a true universal broadcast receiver for portable processor-based platforms. The industry response to FlexiTV has been extremely positive, and the investors were keen to ensure Mirics had the long-term financial security to aggressively grow the commercial team and product portfolio to support customer demand. The fact that Mirics has secured this funding in such an uncertain global economic climate is testament to the strength of its technology and world-class team." ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. In August 2007 the company closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond Venture Partners. Based upon projections from analysts such as IDC and Gartner, Mirics expects the PC TV market to exceed 32 million shipments (OEM + retail) by 2010. www.mirics.com Further information: Chet Babla, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 7739 108 648. Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. Email: mirics@eml.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

03 Dec 2008	Mirics and Spreadtrum announce strategic partnership to deliver innovative CMMB solutions for PCTV Solutions will integrate Mirics’ FlexiRF tuner technology and Spreadtrum’s CMMB demodulator and decoder system-on-chip Fleet, UK, and Shanghai, China 3rd December 2008: Mirics Semiconductor and Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum"), announce a strategic partnership focused upon delivering innovative embedded TV solutions for portable personal computer (PC) platforms that support the China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB) standard. Complete hardware and software reference platforms targeting PCTV applications are at an advanced stage of development, and utilize Mirics' ground-breaking FlexiRF(TM) integrated circuit (IC) tuner technology and Spreadtrum's innovative demodulator and decoder system-on-chip (SoC). Commenting on the collaboration, Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics, said: "CMMB is the leading broadcast mobile TV standard in China. We are very pleased to be working closely with Spreadtrum to partner Mirics' FlexiRF IC technology with Spreadtrum's advanced CMMB SoC to deliver ready-to-go solutions enabling OEM's to integrate broadcast mobile TV into notebook and sub-notebook PC's, a fast growing consumer device segment within China." Dr Ping Wu, CEO, Spreadtrum, said: "We are delighted with this cooperation. As one of China's leading wireless baseband chipset providers, Spreadtrum is already a respected and successful innovator in the cellular handset segment. With this collaboration with Mirics, we can now address PCTV applications with reference designs that will enable manufacturers to easily integrate broadcast reception into PC's. This partnership confirms Spreadtrum's commitment to the evolution of wireless communication and multimedia technology." The companies are also collaborating on cellular handset reference designs for select OEM's and ODM's. Availability The CMMB PCTV reference platforms will be made available to lead customers and partners for PC platform integration from end-Q4 2008. ---ends--- An accompanying print quality image of Simon Atkinson (CEO, Mirics) and Dr Ping Wu (CEO, Spreadtrum) is available to download from: http://www.eml.com/images/mir025.jpg About CMMB For more information on China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting, please check http://www.cmmb.org.cn About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast TV and radio reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume consumer applications. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. In August 2007 the company closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond Venture Partners. www.mirics.com About Spreadtrum Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops baseband and RF processor solutions for the wireless communications market. Spreadtrum combines its semiconductor design expertise with its software development capabilities to deliver highly-integrated baseband processors with multimedia functionality and power management. Spreadtrum offers terminal manufacturers a comprehensive portfolio of highly-integrated baseband processor solutions, as well as multimedia chips, RF chips, protocol software and software application platforms. Spreadtrum has developed its solutions based on an open development platform, enabling its customers to develop customized wireless products that are feature-rich and meet their cost and time-to-market requirements. For more information, please check: www.spreadtrum.com Spreadtrum Communications Safe Harbor Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the expectation that the strategic partnership between Mirics and Spreadtrum will develop reference designs that will enable manufacturers to easily integrate broadcast reception into PCs, the commitment to the evolution of wireless communication and multimedia technology, and the anticipated timing and availability of the CMMB PCTV reference platforms. These statements are forward-looking in nature and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual market trends and the actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the rate at which the commercial deployment of CMMB technologies will grow, market acceptance of the CMMB PCTV reference platforms and CMMB technologies, continuing competitive pressure in the semiconductor industry and the effect of such pressure on prices; unpredictable changes in technology and consumer demand for handsets; the state of and any change in the strategic partnership between Mirics and Spreadtrum; the state of and any change in Mirics's and Spreadtrum's relationships with their major customers; and changes in political, economic, legal and social conditions in China. For additional discussion of these risks and uncertainties and other factors, please consider the information contained in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC "), including the registration statement on Form F-1 filed on June 26, 2007, as amended, and the annual report on Form 20-F filed on June 30, 2008, especially the sections under "Risk Factors " and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, "and such other documents that the Company may file or furnish with the SEC from time to time, including on Form 6-K. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. 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30 Sep 2008	Mirics adds ISDB-T reception to its FlexiTV(TM) solution for TV on a PC World’s first demonstration of ISDB-T Full-Seg and One-Seg software-based receivers to take Fleet, UK, 30th September 2008: Mirics Semiconductor will showcase an enhanced version of its Mirics FlexiTV™ broadcast receiver - a complete RF, host interface and software demodulation solution for the notebook PC platform - at CEATEC Japan. Using the same silicon hardware that demonstrated the world's first software demodulation-based reception of DVB-T, FM, T-DMB and DAB at Computex in June, Mirics FlexiTV has taken another leap forward with support for ISDB-T with just a software upgrade. The new ISDB-T functionality adds nothing to PC TV receiver's bill of material (BOM) cost, which remains below $5 for a PC TV mini-card solution. The same mini-card design can be used globally, resulting in unprecedented economy of scale for PC OEMs and ODMs. Mirics has chosen the CEATEC exhibition for its ISDB-T launch because of the large importance of the Japanese market, whose consumers often set new trends in the use of portable and multimedia technologies. Mirics will be demonstrating Mirics FlexiTV on stand 4B13 during CEATEC, receiving live off-air Full-Seg broadcasts, and displaying demodulated One-Seg channels from this received content. Mirics FlexiTV's capability to receive and demodulate ISDB-T Full-Seg will also be demonstrated. Mirics Semiconductor is the leading provider of global broadcast silicon and software receiver solutions. By implementing software demodulation running on a host processor, Mirics FlexiTV leverages the power and system memory of today's PC platforms. This allows portable reception of global broadcasts without multiple silicon-based demodulators or additional system memory. Mirics FlexiTV also provides a simple standards upgrade path via software re-configurability, thereby enabling future-proofing against emerging or variant broadcast standards. Mirics FlexiTV consists of the MSi3101 chipset and a unique software demodulator running on the PC main CPU. The MSi3101 combines Mirics' proven low-power multi-band reception technology supporting bands from 150KHz (LW) to 1.9 GHz (L-band), and an interface chip which converts the tuner output into digital form suitable for transmission over a USB interface. The digitized RF signal can then be demodulated and displayed by existing PC system resources, removing the need for a demodulator IC. "Japanese companies frequently set the standard for innovations in consumer electronics," commented Chris Cytera, Mirics FlexiTV Product Line Director. "CEATEC is the perfect platform to showcase Mirics FlexiTV and capture the imagination of these companies by highlighting how our breakthrough will enable TV and radio reception to become a standard feature on all notebook PCs. Thanks to the ISDB-T software upgrade, Japanese consumers can look forward to watching their favorite free-to-air TV content on Mirics FlexiTV-enabled notebook PCs in the very near future." ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. 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27 Sep 2008	AzureWave selects Mirics’ FlexiTV(TM) technology for multi-standard PCTV receivers Combination of Mirics FlexiTV(TM) technology and AzureWave PC engineering expertise brings next generation global broadcast TV and radio content to notebooks Fleet, UK, 27th September 2008: AzureWave Technologies, the leading provider of PC TV receiver solutions, has selected Mirics FlexiTV™ for the development of a new generation of PC TV receivers. Using Mirics' unique multi-standard hardware and software-based demodulation technology, reception of DVB-T, DAB and FM content will now be possible on notebooks using a receiver with both a lower cost and smaller size than current single-standard PC TV solutions. AzureWave's Mirics FlexiTVTM-based embedded PC TV solution will be available on consumer notebooks in 2009. AzureWave has many years of experience in developing PC TV receivers for multiple TV standards in all regions of the globe. With its track record of success in wireless and PC technologies, AzureWave is ideally placed to roll out TV and radio reception on a broad range of consumer notebooks. Mirics Semiconductor is the leading provider of global broadcast silicon and software receiver solutions. By implementing software demodulation running on a host processor, Mirics FlexiTVTM leverages the power and system memory of today's PC platforms. This allows nomadic reception of global broadcasts without multiple silicon-based demodulators or additional system memory. Mirics FlexiTV also provides a simple standards upgrade path via software re-configurability, thereby enabling future-proofing against emerging or variant broadcast standards. Patrick Lin, Engineering Director at AzureWave commented: "Many geographical regions require reception of multiple TV and radio standards, which can increase the cost of adding TV and radio on notebooks. But making use of the host CPU, which is otherwise idling, greatly reduces the system cost and form factor. It also substantially widens the number of standards that can be supported with just one hardware platform, bringing economy of scale to our customers." "We are delighted to be working with AzureWave, a highly successful provider of PC TV solutions," said Chris Cytera, Mirics FlexiTV Product Line Director. "AzureWave has a reputation for innovation and embracing new technology in order to bring the best possible user experience to consumers at an attractive price point. Mirics FlexiTV will enable AzurWave to raise the bar for multi-standard broadcast reception on notebooks, increasing their appeal as consumer-centric products." ---ends--- About AzureWave Established in April 2005, AzureWave Technologies Inc. is a worldwide leading provider of wireless networking and image processing solutions. Our technologies range from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX, UWB, and GPS to digital TV and digital camera modules. AzureWave products have been widely adopted in personal computers, mobile phones, networking products, consumer electronics as well as personal mobile devices. We are devoted to providing advanced technology development, professional manufacturing and complete software services. AzureWave is committed to providing the most innovative products which allow consumers to embrace digital entertainment with ease. www.azurewave.com About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. In August 2007 the company closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond Venture Partners. Based upon projections from analysts such as IDC and Gartner, Mirics expects the PC TV market to exceed 32 million shipments (OEM + retail) by 2010. www.mirics.com Further information: Chris Cytera, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612888. 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03 Sep 2008	Mirics unveils complete consumer radio module platform at IBC Reference design dramatically reduces the cost of adding multi-standard functionality into radios Fleet, UK, 3rd September 2008: Mirics Semiconductor announces the immediate availability of a complete consumer radio module platform for its FlexiRFTM solution, addressing FM, DAB, DAB+, DMB-A and DRM standards. Measuring just 60mm x 55mm, the platform features Mirics' MSi002 FlexiRF integrated circuit (IC) and integrates all necessary active and passive components, including a multi-standard demodulator IC, needed to deliver a complete analog and digital broadcast radio receiver module. Mirics will be demonstrating the FlexiRF-based radio reference design at IBC in Amsterdam during the 12th-16th September in Hall 6, stand A29. Chet Babla, Product Line Director, Mirics said: "We are extremely pleased to announce this consumer radio reference design. By leveraging the multi-standard, multi-band RF capability of Mirics FlexiRF technology, this reference platform delivers a highly integrated, low cost RF-toaudio solution for consumer radio manufacturers, supporting existing and newer global radio standards. In particular, this module drastically reduces the cost of adding DRM functionality into today's consumer radios." The reference radio platform is available for customer evaluation and integration now. ---ends--- About Mirics FlexiRF Mirics has developed a reconfigurable RF tuner architecture called FlexiRFTM that enables multi-standard broadcast reception on portable consumer electronics devices. This reconfigurable architecture ensures the optimal combination of sensitivity, selectivity, signal handling and power dissipation, all delivered with single-standard size and cost efficiency. More information is available from: http://www.mirics.com/technology.php?navid=30 About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. In August 2007 the company closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond Venture Partners. www.mirics.com Further information: Chet Babla, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 7739 108 648. Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. Email: mirics@eml.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

03 Sep 2008	Mirics and Luxoft collaborate on OS drivers for Mirics universal PCTV solution Mirics FlexiTV solution supporting Microsoft Windows on show at IBC Fleet, UK, 3rd September 2008: Mirics Semiconductor announces its collaboration with Luxoft, the largest provider of IT services in Central & Eastern Europe. Following the successful launch of the Mirics FlexiTV^TM broadcast receiver platform at Computex earlier this year, Mirics has been working with Luxoft to develop Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system (OS) drivers that help easily integrate Mirics FlexiTV into PC platforms. Mirics will be demonstrating live broadcast reception using the Mirics FlexiTV OS solution at IBC in Amsterdam 12th-16th September in Hall 6, stand A29. Mirics and Luxoft's Windows OS solution supports XP and Vista, and complies with Microsoft's broadcast driver architecture (BDA), thereby delivering a standard interface for middleware, media decoders and application software. The additional Linux OS solution is ideally suited to mobile PC platforms such as sub-notebooks, mobile internet devices (MID) and ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) platforms. Commenting on the partnership, Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics said: "In June this year, Mirics revealed its ground-breaking universal broadcast receiver technology for PC platforms to the world. Today, our OS solution, developed in collaboration with Luxoft, demonstrates that Mirics FlexiTV is readily integrated into standard PC platforms, enabling cost-effective TV reception for PC users globally." Michael Friedland, EVP, Luxoft, commented: "Luxoft is excited to be a part of Mirics' universal broadcast reception vision. By combining Luxoft's driver architecture expertise for PC platforms with the Mirics FlexiTV broadcast receiver, PC OEM's and ODM's now have an off-the-shelf TV solution for today's PC platforms." The Mirics FlexiTV OS solution will be available to lead customers and partners in Q4 2008. ---ends--- About Mirics FlexiTV The Mirics FlexiTV^TM receiver enables reception of global analogue and digital broadcast standards on processor based platforms such as notebook computers. Demodulation of the received signal runs in software on the host processor for maximum flexibility. Mirics FlexiTV solutions comprise a host-based software demodulator and a SmartTuner. The SmartTuner performs multi-band RF tuning and ‘smart' digital interfacing. By leveraging the processing power of today's processor platforms, Mirics FlexiTV enables broadcast radio and TV reception on PC platforms without requiring silicon-based demodulators or additional system memory. More information is available from http://www.mirics.com/technology.php?navid=50 About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. In August 2007 the company closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond Venture Partners. www.mirics.com About Luxoft Luxoft is an emerging global leader in R&D and product engineering services that helps technology vendors around the world to develop cutting edge products and solutions and take them to market faster. Luxoft's success is rooted in the deep technology expertise and domain knowledge, particularly in the areas of telecommunications, e-commerce and finance. Luxoft is characterized by its strong culture of engineering excellence and innovation. Among Luxoft's satisfied customers are such market leaders as IBM, Alcatel, Nortel Networks, Avaya, Sabre, and others. Luxoft offers global delivery capability through its network of state-of-the-art delivery centers in North America, Central & Eastern Europe, and Asia. www.luxoft.com Further information: Chris Cytera, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 1252 612 888. Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. 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24 Jun 2008	Mirics expands Asia team with key executive hire Mirics support customers and partners with an Asia-based Sales and FAE team Fleet, UK, 24th June 2008: Mirics Semiconductor has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Dr Joseph Chu as VP Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Chu will be responsible for developing Mirics' global broadcast receiver business in Asia Pacific. Chu has over 20 years semiconductor industry experience, the past 15 focused on sales and marketing roles within the Asia region. He has held senior positions within global corporations, including ST Microelectronics Telecom Segment (formerly Alcatel Microelectronics), where he headed the Wireless Infrastructure Business Unit based in Shanghai, and Harris Semiconductor (now Intersil), where he was responsible for sales and marketing for the Central Asia region. Additionally, Chu has held Asia-based commercial management positions at AT&T, Vishay Inc. and IDT Inc. "Joseph has great experience of building pre- and post-sales support infrastructure for semiconductor companies within Asia," said Mirics CEO Simon Atkinson, "and this will be invaluable to Mirics as commercial opportunities continue to grow in the APAC region for our innovative products. By locating our head of Asia Pacific business in the region, Mirics can ensure it builds the best local support team and channels to market to respond quickly to customer and partner needs." Chu commented, "This is an exciting time for me to join Mirics. The company's FlexiRF™ poly-band tuners and recently announced Mirics FlexiTV™ platform for notebook PCs deliver excellent solutions for Mirics to win and grow business in the Asia Pacific region. In particular, Taiwan and China will be the major initial focus, and over the coming quarter, I will be growing the technical, sales and distribution teams in the region to further support our customers and partners." In addition to the appointment of Chu, Mirics also recently appointed field applications engineers in Shanghai, China and Seoul, Korea. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. In August 2007 the company closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond Venture Partners. Based upon projections from analysts such as IDC and Gartner, Mirics expects the PC TV market to exceed 32 million shipments (OEM + retail) by 2010. www.mirics.com Further information: Chet Babla, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 7739 108 648. Email: press@mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. Email: mirics@eml.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

28 May 2008	Mirics develops global solution for TV on a PC utilizing software demodulation Unique software demodulator is key to sub-$5 BOM for a complete multi-standard PCTV Receiver Fleet, UK, 28th May 2008: Mirics Semiconductor announces the Mirics FlexiTV™ broadcast receiver, a complete RF, host interface and software demodulation solution for the PC platform. Mirics FlexiTV™ enables reception of all global analog and digital broadcast standards (e.g. FM, DVB-T, ATSC, DTMB), to become a standard feature on all notebook PCs. Mirics FlexiTV™ also enables a sub-$5 bill of materials (BOM) for a complete PCTV MiniCard, allowing manufacturers to develop a single broadcast receiver for global deployment, thereby benefiting from simplified manufacturing logistics and substantial economies of scale. Mirics has combined its multi-standard RF tuner capability with its algorithmic expertise to develop the world’s first universal antenna-to-LCD broadcast receiver solution. By implementing software demodulation running on a host processor, Mirics FlexiTV™ leverages the power and abundant system memory of today’s PC platforms. This allows nomadic reception of global analog and digital broadcasts without requiring multiple silicon-based demodulators or additional system memory. In addition to reducing system cost and silicon real estate, the Mirics FlexiTV™ solution provides an easy standards upgrade path via software re-configurability, enabling future-proofing against emerging or variant broadcast standards. Mirics FlexiTV™ solutions comprise a host-based software demodulator paired with a ‘SmartTuner’ which performs the multi-band RF tuning and digital interfacing to the host. The MSi3101 is the first in a series of SmartTuner products, and combines Mirics’ proven MSi001 poly-band tuner and the MSi2500 USB interface chip. The MSi001 features Mirics’ unique FlexiRF™ tuner architecture enabling low-power multi-band reception from 150KHz (LW) to 1.9 GHz (L-band). The MSi2500 integrates analog to digital conversion, MSi001-optimised digital signal processing, a control host and standard High Speed USB2.0 connectivity. Since Mirics’ solutions are designed with a detailed understanding of the challenges of ‘real world’ signal reception, product developers are assured ample margin to the key standards-based specifications, thereby delivering production margin and ensuring a positive Consumer experience. Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics comments: “Mirics FlexiTV™ enables a truly flexible processor-based solution for PC mini-cards, dongles and ultimately motherboards, supporting reception of global TV and radio whilst simultaneously reducing the cost and size challenges of supporting multi-standard reception. Through Mirics FlexiTV™ we’re providing Consumers with the ability to enjoy established global free-to-air and mobile broadcast content. Broadcast technology is complementary to other delivery mechanisms such as IP or cellular, and allows Consumers to enjoy live media content without the potential constraint of cellular channel capacity or access to a wired internet connection. We believe that Mirics FlexiTV™ is the enabling solution that will see TV and radio reception, a compelling consumer offering, becoming a standard feature on all notebook PCs.” The Mirics FlexiTV™ solution will be demonstrated by invitation at Computex Taipei in Taiwan from June 3rd to June 7th. The Mirics FlexiTV™ solution is priced at $3 in volume, and comprises Mirics’ SmartTuner and the host-based demodulation software. Mirics FlexiTV™ is now sampling to select Mirics partners. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a venture-backed fabless semiconductor company developing innovative RF silicon and software solutions to bring nomadic global broadcast reception to portable and PC platforms. Founded in April 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong development and operations team with extensive experience in delivering high performance integrated circuits and algorithmic IP into high volume wireless, broadcast and cellular applications. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. In August 2007 the company closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond Venture Partners. Based upon projections from analysts such as IDC and Gartner, Mirics expects the PC TV market to exceed 32 million shipments (OEM + retail) by 2010. www.mirics.com Further information: Chet Babla, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 7739 108 648. Email: press@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. 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14 Jan 2008	Mirics appoints Korean distributor I&C Microsystems Korean market a key target for Mirics’ universal broadcast receivers Mirics Semiconductor, a UK-based provider of innovative silicon devices for the mobile broadcast receiver market, is partnering with leading Korean Semiconductor distributor I&C Microsystems. I&C will support Mirics’ sales efforts in Asia, helping the company to exploit business opportunities for its advanced universal broadcast receiver technology in Korea’s domestic DMB mobile TV market and the DVB-H/T module export market. I&C, which is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is the second new company to join Mirics' global distributor network in the last 12 months, following ELJ’s appointment in Japan. I&C was specifically chosen for its strong technical support and established channels into the volumeconsumer electronics market. “Korea is a relatively mature market for mobile TV and houses some of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phones and other portable devices,” explained Simon Atkinson, CEO,Mirics. “With our tuners we have phenomenally strong technology and by partnering with I&Cwe now have the commercial connections we need to establish fruitful and long-term businessrelationships with some of Korea’s top technology companies." "We are very pleased to be working with such a fast-growing and exciting UK company," saidE.S Choi, President & CEO, I&C Microsystems. "DMB is popular in the domestic Koreanmarket, integrated into products like navigation devices and mobile phones. There are also anumber of potential customers based in Korea, exporting DVB-H/T and ISDB-T modules. AsMirics’ support all these standards with a single competitive device, we have already seen greatinterest in the technology." Mirics’ MSi001 and MSi002 tuners enable the development of high performance receiver solutions for cost and size sensitive consumer electronics applications including cellular handsets, portable radios, PMPs, notebook and desktop PCs, PDAs and USB TV dongles. The tuners offer high performance across the entire frequency spectrum from LW to L-band, delivering global digital and analogue terrestrial broadcast reception in multiple broadcast standards including DVB-H, ISDB-T (1-, 3- & 13-seg), T-DMB, MediaFLO, DAB, DRM, AM and FM. The devices’ unique FlexiMode™ architecture allows multiband, multi-mode products to be developed, meaning OEMs can leverage the cost benefits of a platform-based product strategy by only requiring a single tuner for multiple product applications. Performance is delivered without sacrificing the key requirements battery powered consumer electronics devices: low power consumption, small solution footprint and low solution cost. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a start-up RF and mixed signal fabless semiconductor company delivering innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market segment. Founded in 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong silicon development team with extensive experience in RF technology, wireless/algorithms, IP, silicon delivery and system architecture. Mirics’ first commercial product, the MSI001, is the world’s first true polyband tuner and represents the most technologically advanced product of its type. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. The company has recently closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond. Operating in portable and mobile broadcast receivers, a market segment that is conservativel expected to exceed $1 billion by 2010, Mirics is well positioned to gain an important first mover advantage in this rapidly emerging market segment. www.mirics.com About I&C Microsystems In concert with world’s prominent semiconductor and related companies, I&C launched the business to make domestic electronics/telecommunications field advanced through providing leading technologies include semiconductors, software solutions to Digital Consumer Electronics/Telecommunications industry, R&D institutes in Korea. Not only providing product and solutions, I&C is managing FPGA Design Service Center and Training Center to support customers. I&C will do best to provide customers with high quality products along with prompt services as has done in the past. I&C’s goal is to become a leading solution provider of hightech products nd technologies which enable customers to reduce developing cost, risk, and time to market. www.inc.co.kr Further information Ralph Weir, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

07 Jan 2008	Mirics expands broadcast tuner product family for portable consumer electronics MSi002 device features I2C control interface to support legacy demodulators Fleet, UK, 7th January 2008: Mirics Semiconductor, a UK based provider of innovative reconfigurable RF solutions for terrestrial broadcast reception, today announced the addition of the MSi002 poly-band tuner IC to its product family. The MSi002 tuner features an industry standard I2C control interface to provide support for legacy single and multi standard demodulators ICs. By using innovative design techniques Mirics has engineered the MSi002 to deliver high performance broadcast receiver solutions for consumer electronics applications, including cellular handsets, portable radios, PMPs, notebook PCs, and USB TV dongles. The device complements Mirics’ ground breaking MSi001 tuner which targeted new and next generation demodulator ICs, which typically feature an SPI 3-wire control interface. Designed in a mature, low cost SiGe process, the MSi002 tuner offers high performance across the entire terrestrial broadcast spectrum, from 150KHz (LW) to 1.9 GHz (L-band). It delivers global digital and analogue reception of multiple standards, including DVB-H, ISDB-T (1, 3 & 13 seg), T-DMB, MediaFLO, DAB, DRM, AM and FM. The MSi002’s Fleximode architecture also allows multiband, multi-mode products to be developed, meaning OEMs can leverage the cost benefits of a platform-based product strategy by only requiring a single tuner for multiple product applications. Additionally, since all Mirics’ tuners are designed with a detailed understanding of the challenges of ‘real world’ signal reception, product developers are assured ample margin to the key standards-based RF specifications, thereby delivering OEM production margin and also ensuring a positive Consumer experience. Ralph Weir, VP marketing, Mirics commented: “With the introduction of the MSi002, Mirics provides high performance multi-band tuner support for current and next-generation demodulator products. This performance is delivered without sacrificing the key requirements for portable consumer electronics devices: low power consumption, small solution footprint and low solution cost.” The MSi002 is available now for partner and customer evaluation and system integration, and will be production released in the first quarter of 2008. The device is supplied with an evaluation board and control software for performance testing, and detailed driver support is available for Demodulator vendors. Reference designs with select demodulator IC’s are also available for detailed system evaluation. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a start-up RF and mixed signal fabless semiconductor company delivering innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market segment. Founded in 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong silicon development team with extensive experience in RF technology, wireless/algorithms, IP, silicon delivery and system architecture. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. The company has recently closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond. Operating in portable and mobile broadcast receivers, a market segment that is conservatively expected to exceed $1 billion by 2010, Mirics is well positioned to gain an important first mover advantage in this rapidly emerging market segment. www.mirics.com Further information: Ralph Weir, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 7796 307945. Email: ralph.weir@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Chris King/Ben Smith, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. Email: mirics@eml.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

03 Sep 2007	CDNSE and Mirics deliver low-cost solution for the Chinese DRM radio market Fleet, UK & Beijing, China, 3rd September 2007: CDNSE and Mirics have worked together to create volume solution WR608 for the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) market, and will demonstrate these solutions with Thomson at IBC - the internationally renowned broadcasting and media exhibition. The WR608 is a portable multi-function digital radio receiver platform designed for DRM, FM and AM applications. The highly integrated NewStar WR608 platform enables aggressive bill of materials (BOM) cost reduction and rich, exciting features to simplify the design of mobile digital radio products. An integrated NewStar RCSS® engine provides the capability of deploying various kinds of digital radio technologies in one platform. The software-defined RCSS® engine makes implementing multiple digital broadcasting standards in one platform possible. The Mirics MSI001 poly-band tuner provides the RF for CDNSE's WR608 DRM solutions. With coverage from the low AM frequencies right through to high L-band, the MSI001 allows creation of radios which support DRM along with other radio standards - FM, DAB/DMB or HD-Radio. The MSI001’s wide frequency coverage supports FM globally. Even TV standards like T-DMB or DVB-H can be included in products using the MSI001. Simon Atkinson, CEO of Mirics, commented, "We're delighted to be working with CDNSE on these class-leading products, and look forward to working together for good success in the Chinese and export markets for DRM radio." Haochun Liu of CDNSE said, "The Mirics MSI001 provides a flexible RF platform for our radio products, and has many features which will empower our advanced product development plans." In addition to low power and low cost (enabling high volume battery-powered products) benefits, the MSI001 has many features supporting DRM / DAB - including a very fast synthesizer subsystem. This gives more opportunity for power saving, plus the ability to "sniff" other frequencies or standards during DRM or DAB's guard bands - which is ideal for simulcast and other advanced systems. ---ends--- About DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) DRM is a digital radio standard in the AM bands. This allows digital quality to be broadcast over very long range - making it ideal for broadcasting to large regions, or as an infill service extending the coverage of DAB/HD-Radio systems. While it is early in DRM's deployment, it looks set to replace AM radio in much of Europe, plus Russia, China, and Africa. It has also received FCC approval for deployment in the US. About CDNSE Chengdu NewStar Electronics Company (CDNSE) is located at Chengdu High Tech Zone, is a certified “High Tech Company” by Sichuan Bureau of Science and Technology. NSE focuses on the design and development of multiple-function and advanced cost-performance ratio solutions of communication systems using OFDM technologies. Based on the idea of forward-looking products, advanced technologies and full heart services, all CDNSE’s employees wish to work with friends in the world in order to speed the transition from analog audio broadcast to digital audio broadcast using DRM technology. About Mirics Semiconductor Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a start-up RF and mixed signal fabless semiconductor company delivering innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market segment. Founded in 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong silicon development team with extensive experience in RF technology, wireless/algorithms, IP, silicon delivery and system architecture. Mirics’ first commercial product, the MSI001, is the world’s first true poly-band tuner and represents the most technologically advanced product of its type. Mirics was originally backed with Series A funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. The company has recently closed a $12m Series B round securing backing from Intel Capital, the global investment arm of Intel Corporation, Acacia Capital Partners, and further investment from Pond. Operating in portable and mobile broadcast receivers, a market segment that is conservatively expected to exceed $1 billion by 2010, Mirics is well positioned to gain an important first mover advantage in this rapidly emerging market segment. www.mirics.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

06 Aug 2007	Mirics closes $12M B round funding with investment from Acacia Capital Partners UK start-up takes new investment to exploit expanding market opportunities for its innovative mobile broadcast receiver technology Fleet, UK, 6th August 2007: Mirics Semiconductor, a UK-based provider of innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market, today announced the addition of Acacia Capital Partners to its $12m second round of funding. Mirics closes the round with Acacia Capital Partners joining fellow investors Intel Capital and Pond Venture Partners. The funding will enable Mirics to build on its success over the last 12-months, accelerating product roll-out plans and strengthening its world class engineering team. “Thanks to the additional investment from Acacia Capital Partners and the support of our existing investors, we now have the financial support and global commercial connections to drive the company forward and capitalize on our strong technology,” explains Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics Semiconductor. “As well as helping us to accelerate the roll-out of our product roadmap and expand our talented engineering team, the additional investment will enable us to extend the reach of our commercial and customer support organizations. This will ensure that Mirics can provide the best possible support to the many leading technology companies we’re already connecting with across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.” “Addressing the technological challenges involved in the implementation of mobile audio and video is a key industry focus,” comments Chris Smart, General Partner, Acacia Capital Partners. “Mirics has technological innovations which we believe can help the global market segment for broadcast-enabled mobile handsets and portable devices to evolve and reach its full potential over the next few years.” Mirics’ FlexiMode technology enables reconfigurable RF devices with little or no penalty compared to the inflexible, single-standard products they replace. This enables consumer products to be created for the world market, and can greatly reduce the cost and size of multi-functional devices. Mirics’ first product, the MSI001, is the world’s most advanced “Universal Broadcast Tuner”, enabling designers of mobile phones, PMPs, PNDs and other portable devices to easily add a single RF solution which implements the plethora of mobile broadcast standards in use worldwide – rendering redundant all speculation of which standard will become dominant. The MSI001 achieves this without compromising the cost, power or performance of today’s advanced single-standard solutions. During its investment round Mirics was advised by Matt Rogers from technology investment banking company GP Bullhound. ---ends--- About Mirics Semiconductor Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a start-up RF and mixed signal fabless semiconductor company delivering innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market segment. Founded in 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong silicon development team with extensive experience in RF technology, wireless/algorithms, IP, silicon delivery and system architecture. Mirics’ first commercial product, the MSI001, is the world’s first true poly-band tuner and represents the most technologically advanced product of its type. Mirics employs a fabless business model with Series A funding previously provided by Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. Operating in portable and mobile broadcast receivers, a market segment that is conservatively expected to exceed $1 billion by 2010, Mirics is well positioned to gain an important first mover advantage in this rapidly emerging market segment. www.mirics.com About Acacia Capital Partners Acacia Capital Partners is a London based technology venture capital company which invests in growing technology companies across Europe. It is an independent management company run by General Partners with in-depth operational experience and many years of activity in venture capital investing. It invests from its fund, Acacia I LP, with capital provided by a syndicate led by the Partners Group and Access Capital Partners. www.acaciacp.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

03 Apr 2007	UK mobile broadcast innovator engages ELJ for Japanese market Mirics targets Asian Mobile TV market with its universal broadcast receiver Fleet, UK, 3rd April 2007: Mirics Semiconductor, a UK-based provider of innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market, is collaborating with Electronics Link Japan (ELJ) to help the development of its business in Asia and to exploit opportunities in the burgeoning Japanese mobile TV market for its advanced universal broadcast receiver technology. ELJ’s team of electronics specialists will work with Mirics to identify and win new business opportunities in Japan for the MSI001 poly-band tuner. Mirics also expects the move to help it develop long-term links with demodulator and applications processor vendors, and build valuable relationships with module vendors and ODMs. “Japan is a key market for Mirics, representing huge potential for mobile TV growth and housing many of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phones, PDAs and other portable devices,” explains Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics. “With the MSI001 chip we have a phenomenally strong technology and by partnering with ELJ we now have the commercial connections we need to establish fruitful and long-term business relationships with some of Japan's top technology companies." Takeshi Niwa-san, analyst at Japan’s Techno Systems Research Co., Ltd, comments: "In 2005, Korea was over 85% of the mobile TV market, but Japan is now enjoying rapid growth. We forecast that over 50% of mobile TVs sold in 2007 will be in Japan." The MSI001 is the world’s most advanced universal broadcast receiver, enabling designers of mobile phones, portable media players, and PDAs to easily add mobile broadcast reception. MSI001 supports all current digital terrestrial broadcast standards, and analogue radio, across all terrestrial broadcast bands enabling OEMs to design a single platform for mobile broadcast - independent of standards or regional differences. It also has the lowest cost implementation and highest performance of any mobile broadcast receiver currently available. "We are very pleased to be working with such a fast-growing and exciting UK company," said Peter Bacon, Chairman, Electronics Link Japan. "We have already seen great interest in Mirics’ technology and look forward to helping develop this fantastic business opportunity in the pioneering Asian mobile TV market." ELJ (formerly Electronic Link Asia ELA) was established in 1996 to form a bridge between the UK and Japan in the electronics field. It has successfully introduced many UK technology companies to Japan helping them to achieve significant business transactions and continued business growth. The ELJ team includes experts who have worked at director level for some of Japan’s leading household electronic OEM names, in engineering and business management roles. ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a start-up RF and mixed signal fabless semiconductor company delivering innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market. Founded in 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong silicon development team with extensive experience in RF technology, wireless/algorithms, IP, silicon delivery and system architecture. Mirics’ first commercial product, the MSI001, is the world’s first true poly-band tuner and represents the most technologically advanced product of its type. Mirics employs a fabless business model with early stage funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. Operating in a market that is conservatively expected to exceed $1 billion by 2010, Mirics is well positioned to gain an important first mover advantage in this rapidly emerging market. www.mirics.com Further information: Ralph Weir, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 7796 307945. Email: ralph.weir@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. Email: mirics@eml.com Related Files: View as PDF View as PDF View in Korean (PDF) This Press Release in PDF format View as PDF View as PDF 简体中文 (PDF) 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF 日本語 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) PDF Test View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) 简体中文 (PDF) View as PDF View in Japanese (PDF) Via as PDF 繁體中文 (PDF) Via as PDF Via as PDF Via as PDF PDF PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF View as PDF test View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF (Chinese) View as PDF View as PDF

13 Jul 2006	Mirics launches world’s first true poly-band mobile broadcast tuner UK start-up’s breakthrough technology enables OEMs to design a single platform for mobile broadcast - independent of standards or regional differences London, 13 July 2006: Mirics Semiconductor, a new UK-based RF and mixed signal fabless semiconductor company operating in the mobile broadcast receiver market, launches the MSI001, the world’s first poly-band tuner for mobile digital broadcast reception. The breakthrough device is a universal broadcast receiver that enables designers of mobile phones, portable media players and PDAs, to easily add mobile broadcast reception to support any global standard. MSI001 has the lowest power consumption and highest performance of any mobile broadcast receiver currently available. At $3.50 (10,000units) the MSI001 is also the lowest cost. Unusually for a start-up company, Mirics has working samples of the MSI001 available immediately, which are already being trialled by key OEMs. The breakthrough MSI001 chip is the most technically advanced product of its type, capable of receiving all broadcast standards announced to date, including DVB-H, T-DMB, ISDB-T, DAB-IP, MediaFlo, DAB, DRM and even AM/FM. Mirics also designed the MSI001 to be configured for the reception of other standards, or unknown future standards, without any cost or performance penalty. An example of this flexibility is the impending release of the Chinese MDTV standards. The MSI001 was designed before these standards were announced, yet it supports them through a configuration option. The device provides coverage for all major broadcast bands ranging from 100KHz -1.9GHz (covering LW/MW/SW, L-Band and VHF Bands II, III, and UHF Bands IV and V). MSI001 also has the lowest power consumption of any tuner announced to date – for example using a mere 46mA in continuous DVB-H operation in the L-Band. Mirics has a strong silicon development team with world-leading RF technology, wireless/algorithms, IP, silicon delivery and system architecture experience, and the skills to lead the mobile broadcast receiver market. The company has the backing of Europe's largest early-stage technology fund, Pond Venture Partners. Mirics has a focused strategy, business vision and product roadmap. Following the launch of MSI001, Mirics will be announcing details of a breakthrough mobile broadcast technology in Q4 2006, with a related key product planned for launch in Q1 2007. Simon Atkinson, CEO, Mirics comments: “The mobile broadcast market is extremely fragmented by multiple standards and band allocations. To date, companies have typically focused on supporting one or two of the multitude of standards. This fragmentation has been identified as the principal bottleneck to the wider adoption of mobile broadcast technologies; the small volumes available for any handset supporting a single standard do not justify its development.” Atkinson continues: “The multi-standard TV tuner has been heralded as the ‘holy grail ambition’ for mobile handset design and is a key development target for our competitors for the next 12 months. Unlike our competitors, Mirics is delivering this technology today, in the form of working silicon which is available to sample now. MSI001 supports all current digital terrestrial broadcast standards, and analogue radio, across all terrestrial broadcast bands. It also has the lowest cost implementation and highest performance of any mobile broadcast receiver currently available.” Mike Gera, Pond Ventures comments: “Mirics is well positioned to gain an important first mover advantage in the rapidly emerging mobile broadcast receiver market. It has the perfect blend of industry experience, innovative talent, a breakthrough technology and a large and growing target market. We have high expectations for its success.” ---ends--- About Mirics Mirics Semiconductor Inc. is a start-up RF and mixed signal fabless semiconductor company delivering innovative solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market. Founded in 2004 and based in Hampshire, UK, Mirics has brought together a strong silicon development team with extensive experience in RF technology, wireless/algorithms, IP, silicon delivery and system architecture. Mirics’ first commercial product, the MSI001, is the world’s first true poly-band tuner and represents the most technologically advanced product of its type. Mirics employs a fabless business model with early stage funding from Pond Venture Partners, Europe's largest early-stage technology fund. Operating in a market that is conservatively expected to exceed $1 billion by 2010, Mirics is well positioned to gain an important first mover advantage in this rapidly emerging market. www.mirics.com About Pond Venture Partners Pond Ventures is Europe’s largest early-stage technology venture capital fund, leading seed and A round investments including silicon, software, hardware, wireless, materials, systems, and the intersection of these areas with energy and medical devices. Pond works closely with entrepreneurs to build European technology into global companies, making introductions to global customers, building the team, and bringing in quality co-investors. Pond operates as a cohesive team based in London and Silicon Valley with strong connections in Asia. Partners have technology, operating and entrepreneurial backgrounds. Pond was founded in 1997 and has over $200 million under management. Pond is regulated by the FSA. www.pondventures.com Further information: Ralph Weir, Mirics Semiconductor, Oakmere, Barley Way, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UT. Tel: +44 (0) 7796 307945. Email: ralph.weir@mirics.com Website: www.mirics.com Press information: Chris King, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5BB. Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. 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