Array Microsystems' MPEG-1 Encoder Selected by EchoStar Communications; Array's MPEG-1 PCI Board Used In DishLINK VR, Brings Streaming Video to the Office Desktop

Business Wire, Oct 17, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2000

Array Microsystems, a leading supplier of digital video solutions for enhanced video conferencing, surveillance and streaming, today announced that EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH, DISHP) has selected Array's Recorder MPEG-1 Encoder PCI board for use in the DishLINK VR. DishLINK VR is an intranet appliance that offers an affordable and convenient means to stream video from EchoStar's satellite network to the office desktop.

"EchoStar's decision to select Array's Recorder MPEG-1 Encoder PCI board is further confirmation of the superior video quality and high value provided by Array's proprietary digital video processing IC technology," said Paul Smith, president and CEO of Array Microsystems. "Our software development kit (SDK) for the Recorder MPEG-1 PCI board enabled EchoStar to quickly integrate their system."

About DishLINK

DishLINK VR is an intranet appliance that provides an easy way to distribute live streaming video via EchoStar's high-powered satellites to thousands of PCs in remote locations. DishLINK services are transmitted from EchoStar's fleet of five satellites to a small dish at each subscriber's location. The DishLINK VR intranet appliance uses the Array Recorder MPEG-1 Encoder to convert the MPEG-2 video signal that is received from the satellite to a lower bit-rate MPEG-1 video signal that is a optimized for streaming over corporate LANs. With DishLINK, both large and small companies have the capability to send video, such as corporate communications or training seminars, to all employees in a timely and cost-effective manner.

About Array Microsystems

Headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif., Array Microsystems is a leading supplier of digital video solutions for enhanced video conferencing, recording, surveillance and streaming. Array Microsystems leverages its proprietary VideoFLOW(tm) chipset to offer products that are superior in video quality, ease of use and value. For product and sales information please visit our Web site at www.array.com or phone us at 800/741-4461

Note to Editors: VideoFLOW is a registered trademark, and VideoONE is a trademark by Array Microsystems, Inc. All other products/services and trademarks mentioned in this article are the properties of their respective companies. Products and specifications are subject to change without notice.