AMIS Announces Availability of BelaSigna™ 250 Audio Processing System; Next Platform in BelaSigna Family Demonstrates Commitment to Advanced Audio Applications for Industrial and Commercial Markets

Business Wire,  Oct 3, 2005  

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POCATELLO, Idaho -- AMI Semiconductor (Nasdaq:AMIS), a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial markets, today announced the availability of the BelaSigna 250 audio processing system, the newest member of the BelaSigna product family. Following on the success of the BelaSigna 200, the BelaSigna 250 is targeted at a variety of applications, including communication devices, specialty headsets, remote sensors and other portable applications requiring audio compression and recording, sound management or echo and speech processing functionality.

The BelaSigna 250 is a complete audio solution with a highly integrated design that includes analog to digital and digital to analog converters, filters, amplifiers and power management, reducing the need for external components. The result is a reduced bill of materials, reduced assembly costs and a simplified design process that saves valuable integration time and improves time-to-market. In addition, its unique parallel processing architecture enables power efficiency without sacrificing performance, resulting in longer operation and standby times and thus, increased battery life.

The BelaSigna 250 is the optimal solution for audio applications and enables extensive flexibility without sacrificing power consumption, allowing device designers to utilize the same platform for a wide range of products with different feature sets. Additionally, the BelaSigna 250 offers excellent compact audio performance allowing for even smaller industrial designs.

"The audio industry is adopting new advanced and integrated technologies into more basic products and this trend is facilitated by the availability, affordability and targeted integration of technologies. The BelaSigna 250 will enable a diverse market with practical, deployable advanced audio processing features," said Dave Coode, audio products manager at AMI Semiconductor.

Supporting audio processing software is available from AMIS and its partners to suit many applications. User-friendly development tools are also available to simplify and speed up custom development and testing of advanced software. The BelaSigna 250 is packaged in a small-outline 28-pin SSOP and is currently available in sample form. Volume quantities will be available in the first quarter of 2006. Please contact AMIS for a custom quote based on volume, use and application. For additional technical information on the BelaSigna product family and the BelaSigna 250, please visit: http://www.amis.com/products/dsp/.

About AMI Semiconductor

AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market semiconductor solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho, European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. For more information please visit the AMIS Web site at www.amis.com.

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