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Fairchild Semiconductor�s (NYSE:FCS) FSHDMI04 high-definition multi-media interface (HDMI) switch has been selected by Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd. (XOCECO) for use in its new 42-inch LCD TV (model LC-42FY27). A leading multi-national manufacturer and exporter of consumer electronics, Shanghai-based XOCECO chose the FSHDMI04 for its industry-leading protection features, high-bandwidth and low power consumption. Another key selection factor was Fairchild�s HDMI pre-testing support that resulted in the XOCECO TV easily attaining HDMI certification. �Fairchild�s FSHDMI04, with intra-pair skew of 55pS typical (under 1.65Gbps), high 8kV ESD performance and low quiescent current consumption of only 1�A max, was integral in helping our LCD TV pass the stringent HDMI tests that led to our certification,� said Mr. Lin, XOCECO�s R&D manager. �In addition to providing us with advanced switch technology, Fairchild provided a pre-compliance testing lab in Shanghai that prepared us to pass the rigorous HDMI test at the Authorized Testing Center (ATC) on our very first attempt.� When used in media systems with dual interfaces, the FSHDMI04 HDMI switch allows the application to connect to two other video sources such as DVDs, game consoles and set-top boxes. By offering HDMI functionality in a single device, designers can use the FSHDMI04 to easily add a second HDMI input to the circuitry of their existing application without resorting to costly upgrades. Compared to traditional designs that require a separate receiver to add an HDMI connection, the FSHDMI04 significantly speeds design-cycle times by reducing design complexity. �Our FSHDMI04 switch was specifically designed to offer the ESD protection and excellent signal quality necessary for meeting the growing demand for HDMI-enabled products,� said Patty Miske, switch marketing manager for Fairchild�s Analog Products Group. �We are delighted that our switch played a role in allowing XOCECO to meet the specification for HDMI, which, according to In-Stat, is experiencing �record growth� with HDMI-enabled device shipments predicted to grow to 78 percent per year through 2010.[1] This certification will dramatically increase the marketability of XOCECO�s product as HDMI becomes more prevalent in the electronics market.� For information about the FSHDMI04, please go to: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/pf/FS/FSHDMI04.html. For more information about other Fairchild products, design tools and sales contacts, please visit: http://www.fairchildsemi.com. About Fairchild Semiconductor: Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS) is the leading global supplier of high-performance power products critical to today�s leading electronic applications in the computing, communications, consumer, industrial and automotive segments. As The Power Franchise�, Fairchild offers the industry�s broadest portfolio of components that optimize system power. Fairchild�s 9,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products. Please contact us on the web at www.fairchildsemi.com. About XOCECO: Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd (XOCECO) was founded in 1985 and was listed in the Shanghai Securities and Exchange House in 1995. With 5,000 skilled employees and state-of-the-art equipment, XOCECO manufactures a wide variety of quality electronics including flat panel (PDP/LCD) televisions, cathode-ray tube (CRT) televisions, set-top boxes (STB), and other telecommunication products and electronic components. More information can be found at: http://www.xoceco.com.cn/. (1) In-Stat, Nov. 2006.