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News Release from: Agere Systems | Subject: Sirius radio chipset
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 June 2006
Chipset to boost satellite radio SoC
integration
Agere Systems is to provide a new, advanced system-on-a-chip chipset to manufacturers of Sirius radios.
Agere Systems is to provide a new, advanced system-on-a-chip (SoC) chipset to manufacturers of Sirius radios The announcement coincides with next week's Computex conference and exhibition in Taiwan (Agere Booth T101A2)
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 24 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sirius products that will use this new Agere SoC include satellite radio receivers used in automotive, home, portable and navigation applications.
These receivers are scheduled for delivery to consumers next year.
Compared with previous-generation technology, Agere's chipset features significant SoC integration, feature enhancements and size reduction.
The chip set also offers lower power consumption, improved audio performance and other features.
"Demand for Sirius products and programming is growing rapidly", said Jim Meyer, President of Operations and Sales for Sirius.
"Agere continues to be a valued supplier, as we introduce new and innovative features in our next-generation products that, we believe, will attract additional subscribers".
Sirius currently has more than 4 million subscribers and expects to surpass 6.2 million subscribers by the end of 2006.
"Agere appreciates the opportunity to continue as a valued silicon supplier for Sirius, which has made the vision of satellite radio an everyday, widespread and rapidly growing consumer reality in North America", said Denis Regimbal, Executive Vice President with the Agere Systems Mobility Division.
"Sirius provides premium content and innovative services; Agere's technology delivers the features, low power and quality to help make those benefits a reality for consumers".
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