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Sharp's Network LCD Monitor Powered by Sigma Designs; Sigma's Media Processors Gain Further Acceptance for LCD Displays

Business Wire, Sept 6, 2005

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM), a leader in digital media processing for consumer appliances, today announced that Sharp Corporation, a global leader in consumer electronics, has selected Sigma Designs' media processors to power its newest network LCD monitor, the IT-32X2. Sigma's EM8620L media processor streamlines the networkability for Sharp's new LCD monitor.

Sharp's new large screen network LCD monitor provides a high-resolution, 32-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) that consumers can use as a TV, PC monitor and display for digital photographs.

"The eye-catching, sleek LCD monitors that Sharp continues to showcase provide the perfect packaging for consumer convenience and appeal," said Ken Lowe, vice president of strategic marketing, Sigma Designs. "Sigma is committed to providing leaders like Sharp with advanced features and technological expertise to stay ahead of the market."

About Sharp's IT-32X2 LCD Monitor

The IT-32X2 has two multi-screen functions, picture-by-picture that displays a PC and TV screen at the same time, and picture-in-picture which displays small-type sub-screen in the main screen by cut-in, all with the touch of a button. The IT-32X2 has a USB input (two systems) and USB hub (down-stream x 2ports, up-stream x 1port), allowing digital photo viewing simply by connecting a digital camera, as well as play contents kept in the device corresponding to the USB mass storage device on LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor provides wireless LAN based on the AirStation OneTouch Secure System (AOSS(TM)). AOSS automatically detects and configures other AOSS enabled wireless devices and clients and seamlessly creates secure connections, providing a one-button access point or router. The LCD monitor also has an Ethernet converter, allowing a PC to be connected wirelessly.

Availability

Sharp's LCD IT32-X2 monitor is now available in Japan.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements about the projected timing and extent of customer shipments as well as the expected use of Sigma's MPEG decoder products. Actual results could vary from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result of various factors, including worldwide economic conditions, changes in the customer's ability or desire to complete the roll-out, consumer reaction to the new products and services being offered, the ability of Sigma to deliver sufficient quantity and quality of MPEG decoder chips, prices for the Sigma chips, alternative offerings by competitors, and the ability of the parties to work together successfully to achieve the rollout.

About Sigma Designs, Inc.

Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM) specializes in silicon-based MPEG decoding for streaming video, progressive DVD playback, and advanced digital set-top boxes. The company's award-winning REALmagic(R) Video Streaming Technology is used in both commercial and consumer applications providing highly integrated solutions for high-quality decoding of MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., the company also has sales offices in China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, please visit the company's web site at www.sigmadesigns.com/.> REALmagic and Sigma Designs are registered trademarks of Sigma Designs. All other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.