MaxLinear Supplies MxL601 “Super Radio” Tuner ICs to Sharp Corp. for TV Modules
November 29 2011 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
MaxLinear Inc. (NYSE:MXL), a leading provider of integrated
radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal integrated circuits for
broadband communication applications, announced today that its
MxL601 tuner IC has been selected by the tuner module division of
Sharp Corp. for its next generation of global hybrid TV tuner
modules.
Sharp is one of the world’s leading TV tuner module companies
supplying the modules that power leading TV manufacturers’ lines of
flat panel televisions. Sharp recently made headlines by
introducing the industry’s smallest TV tuner module.
“We’ve dubbed the MxL601 the ‘super radio’ because of the
outstanding performance the part has delivered in early
implementations. To get this performance out of an IC based on a
low-power 65-nm CMOS process really sets this device apart from the
competition,” said Yves Rasse, Senior Director of MaxLinear’s
Consumer Product Line. “Sharp’s choice of the MxL601 is an
extension of our long partnership with the company; a partnership
that continues to grow as we bring new innovations like the MxL601
to market.”
Consistent with Sharp’s ultra-compact, high performance TV tuner
module designs, the company has chosen the MxL601 to help meet its
needs and accelerate the transition from traditional MOPLL tuner
implementations to more cost-effective silicon tuner solutions
across its entire product line of tuner modules.
The MxL601 65-nm CMOS hybrid TV tuner delivers superior analog
and digital TV reception quality, enabling cost-effective silicon
tuner solutions that can be applied to all screen sizes. The device
is based on MaxLinear’s 65-nm CMOS advanced radio technology that
has been shipping in volume since early 2011.
An unmatched level of integration in the MxL601 results in an
eBOM that is reduced to only a few low-cost discrete components,
and ultra-low power consumption of 300mW in typical applications.
This combination of integration and ultra-low power creates a
footprint that allows manufacturers to differentiate with smaller
and more efficient multi-standard front-end solutions.
MxL601’s supported standards include: PAL, SECAM, NTSC,
DVB-T/T2, ISDB-T, ISDB-Tmm, ATSC, ATSC M/H, DTMB, ITU-T J.83 Annex
A (DVB-C) / B (US cable) / C (Japan), DOCSIS and EURODOCSIS, with
the broadcast standard configured through software.
The MxL601 has been designed to seamlessly interface with all
major backend TV SoCs, which makes it possible for TV and module
makers to leverage the growing trend of integrating analog TV
demodulators into backend SoCs.
MaxLinear's MxL601 65-nm hybrid tuner IC is sampling now. Mass
production is scheduled to start in December 2011.
About MaxLinear, Inc.
MaxLinear, Inc. is a leading provider of radio-frequency and
mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications
applications. MaxLinear is located in Carlsbad, California, and its
address on the Internet is www.maxlinear.com.
MxL and the MaxLinear logo are trademarks of MaxLinear, Inc.
Other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their
respective owners.
Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Forward-looking statements include, among others, our
announcement of a design-win with Sharp Corp. and our expectations
with respect to the performance of our hybrid TV tuner products.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties,
and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially
different from any future results expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. We cannot predict whether or to what
extent our design-win with Sharp will result in future revenues.
Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current,
preliminary expectations and are subject to various risks and
uncertainties, including, among others, intense competition in our
industry; the ability of our customers, including Sharp, to cancel
or reduce orders; uncertainties concerning how end user markets for
our products will develop; our lack of long-term supply contracts
and dependence on limited sources of supply; and potential
decreases in average selling prices for our products. In addition
to these risks and uncertainties, investors should review the risks
and uncertainties contained in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), including our most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-Q.
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