Wistron NeWeb Corporation Introduces 2nd Generation HD Radio™ OEM

Hong Kong Electronics Fair - October 8, 2008 – Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC), a leading Taiwanese consumer electronics company, today announced that it has developed a next generation OEM automotive grade HD Radio™ module. Based on the recently introduced NXP SAF3560 multi-standard integrated circuit, WNC’s new IBOC Digital Module (IDM), UMA-H3, has been designed to specifically meet the automotive industry’s reliability and performance standards. The advantageous IDM design provides radio manufacturers the flexibility to easily integrate HD Radio technology into various automotive radio applications and reduces the overall radio development and manufacturing costs related to HD Radio integration. Developmental samples of the UMA-H3 are available this fourth quarter and mass production is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2009.

The UMA-H3 module communicates with NXP Digital Signal Processors (SAA7724, SAF7730 and SAF7780) through a standard I2C serial interface and supports NXP Dice Turners (TEF6700, TEF6721, TEF6730).

“With the addition of the IDM module to our automotive product line-up, we continue forward on a path of developing and manufacturing highly reliable products that can easily be integrated into all types of automotive infotainment systems,” said Fayu Chen, Vice President of Automotive and Digital Media Business Unit within Wistron NeWeb Corporation. “We provide our customers real value by delivering on price, quality and design flexibility.”

The WNC modules provide crystal clear digital AM and FM audio with multicasting capability in addition to supporting analog AM and FM audio. The analog and digital signal seamlessly transitions through automatic blending, providing listeners with an uninterrupted audio experience. The module also supports new HD Radio features including iTunes® Tagging for HD Radio technology, Store & Replay, Real Time Traffic, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Conditional Access and Surround Sound.

About the HD Radio System

Over 1,750 HD Radio AM and FM stations are on the air in the United States, plus over 900 new HD2/HD3 multicast channels. Developed by iBiquity Digital Corporation, HD Radio technology allows AM and FM stations to broadcast digital signals in tandem with their analog signals, providing broadcasters with a platform to offer crystal-clear, CD-quality sound and scrolling text and graphics; as well as multiple channels of programming on the same FM frequency (multicasting) and advanced services such as traffic updates; content…all subscription free.

There are more than 80 HD Radio products for sale at over 14,000 stores and online. HD Radio technology has also made great inroads in the automotive sector with factory-installed options announced by BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercedes, MINI, Mercury, Scion, and Volvo. Beyond the U.S., commercial implementation of HD Radio technology is gaining momentum around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.hdradio.com and http://www.ibiquity.com.

About Wistron NeWeb Corporation

Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC) was established in 1996 and has approximately 1,637 employees with offices in Taiwan, China, and the United States. The company is organized into six business units specializing in various wireless technologies and these business units are Direct Broadcast Satellite, Set Top Box, Audio and Digital Media, Mobile Communication, Networking Devices, and Antenna. WNC focuses their efforts on designing and developing innovative wireless communication and media products with expertise and strategic management second to none. WNC constantly provides user-friendly wireless communication products to global consumers and has become a leading business partner for system operators and content service providers.

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CONTACT:
Jason Liu
Wistron NeWeb Corporation (WNC)
+886-3-666-7799 ext. 3642
jason_liu@wneweb.com.tw
www.wneweb.com.tw

Note to editors: “HD Radio™” and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The “HD” in HD Radio™ is part of iBiquity Digital’s brand name for its advanced digital AM/FM system. It does not mean hybrid digital or high-definition digital; both of these are incorrect.

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