Loewe Selects Trident's DTV Chipset Solutions to Power New High-end 'Individual' Line of HD Televisions

Loewe Selects Trident's DTV Chipset Solutions to Power New High-end 'Individual' Line of HD Televisions

The New Individual LED Backlit TVs Take Advantage of Trident's Unparalleled Picture Quality, Reduced Power Consumption and Flexible Design

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Trident Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRID), a leading provider of set-top box and TV semiconductor solutions, today announced that the Trident PNX5120 chipset and DRX-K demodulator have been chosen to power Loewe's newly announced Individual line of HD televisions. The new Individual series represents a new class of home entertainment systems by delivering LED backlighting, full-HD 400 Hz motion picture display, individual configuration for various living arrangements, energy efficiency and new menu and multimedia features.

"The Individual series takes advantage of key Trident technology such as our dimming algorithm for low power and best picture performance, sharpness and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) adjustment for spectacular picture quality, and our robust modular DVB-T/DVB-C demodulator solution," said Dirk Wieberneit, senior vice president and general manager of the Trident TV Business unit. "We enjoyed working closely with the Loewe team to adapt our core technology to meet their particular needs and bring to market a very high-end and feature-rich LED backlit television."

About the PNX5120 Chipset

The PNX5120 is an advanced video picture improvement IC incorporating Trident's Motion Accurate Picture Processing (MAPP) for driving 120 and 240Hz panels. This is the world's first solution to combine movie judder cancellation, motion sharpness and vivid color management in a single device. The PNX5120 can also be used to directly control a 2D dimming backlight by running the Trident 2D dimming backlight control algorithm. This removes the need for an external backlight controller, significantly reduces power consumption and increases the contrast ratio.

About the DRX-K Chipset

The DRX family is a widely used demodulator family combining low cost of ownership with excellent and widely recognized performance on demodulation of DVB-T, DVB-C and analog TV signals in a single package. This product exceeds major European receiver standards.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Trident's PNX5120 chipset and DRX family. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and there are important factors that could cause Trident's actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, without limitation, that Trident may not capture next generation designs as anticipated; that customers may not achieve substantial system cost reductions and higher refresh rates and that other manufacturers may release similar products that may achieve similar results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release; Trident does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise or update any such forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the statement was made. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause results to differ can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recently filed Reports on Form 8-K, Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, which are available at http://www.sec.gov.

About Trident Microsystems, Inc.

Trident Microsystems, Inc., with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading force in the digital home entertainment market, delivering an extensive range of platform solutions that enhance the consumer experience in the Connected Home. As one of the top-three semiconductor providers to both the TV and set-top box markets, Trident's solutions can be found in the products of leading OEMs and channel partners worldwide. The company's extensive IP portfolio of more than 2,000 patents has been driving key innovations in image quality, 3D TV, low power consumption, and 45nm designs. For further information about Trident and its products, please consult the Company's web site: www.tridentmicro.com.

NOTE: Trident, the Trident logo, PNX5120, MAPP and DRX-K are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Trident Microsystems in the United States and /or other countries. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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