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Tripath to Unveil New Digital Audio Technology and Products at the Consumer Electronics Show (16/12/2003)

Tripath Technology Inc., creators of Digital Power Processing (DPP(R)) and Class-T(TM) advanced 1-bit digital audio amplifiers, will unveil breakthrough new technology in highly efficient, low-cost, audiophile-quality digital audio amplifiers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev., from January 8-11, 2004.

Tripath will be showing the broadest selection of digital amplifier products in the industry, including the following new products:

Tripath's new "Godzilla" family of CMOS digital amplifiers substantially reduces the cost of digital amplifiers by using CMOS silicon technology for functions previously requiring high-cost DMOS technology and will pave the way for mass-market adoption of Class-T(TM) digital amplifiers. Only Tripath's innovative Class-T(TM) architecture enables this breakthrough in cost-reduction while maintaining the industry's highest audio fidelity in a digital amplifier. Competitive digital amplifier technologies will not be able to make similar cost reductions without incurring severe audio performance degradation from their current levels.

TK2019 and TK2070, the most flexible low-cost digital amplifiers for Home Theater applications will be shown in multiple configurations. With just two small-footprint low-cost devices, a design engineer can design several products to meet the needs of the consumer audio market. For example, a 6 x 20-Watt Home Theater design can be upgraded to a 5 x 20-Watt design plus a 70-Watt subwoofer channel by adding only a single 8-pin device and no additional power supplies.

TAA4100, the only 4 x 100-Watt amplifier in a single package, will be unveiled and is a continuation of Tripath's leadership in automotive electronics. The TA2041A family of automotive amplifier products, the only 4 x 70-Watt single chip amplifiers in the world, are currently in production. The harsh automotive environment, consumer demand for higher audio performance in their vehicles and the establishment of the new Car Theater segment are each addressed by the TA2041A family of digital audio amplifiers. The TAA4100 not only increases power output by almost 50% over the TA2041A, but it is also capable of driving 2-ohm speakers, a requirement specifically requested by some automotive customers.

"For 2004, we will continue to expand our product offerings in audio amplifiers, DSL line drivers and in new markets. We are particularly enthusiastic about our progress in the flat panel TV and automotive businesses and believe our Godzilla architecture will enable a large portion of Home Theater manufacturers to convert to smaller, more-efficient and cost-effective Class-T(TM) amplifiers versus traditional analog amplifiers," said Dr. Adya Tripathi, chairman, president, and CEO. "Besides our exciting new products, we will also be highlighting products of our key customers and visitors will be able to audition the Class-T(TM) difference."

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