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News Release from: Microtune | Subject: MT2121
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2006
Analogue/digital tuner is little wonder
for ATI
ATI Technologies has migrated to Microtune's high-performance MT2121 analogue/digital tuner in the latest editions of its All-In-Wonder PC-TV cards.
ATI Technologies has migrated to Microtune's high-performance MT2121 analogue/digital tuner in the latest editions of its All-In-Wonder PC-TV cards Leveraging consumer demand for digital television and "watch and record" functionality, ATI's newest multimedia cards are engineered to raise the bar in PC-TV performance, versatility and quality
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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"ATI's new All-In-Wonder cards are designed to seamlessly converge PC and TV capabilities, providing consumers richer multimedia and entertainment options across the price/performance spectrum", said Paul Lypaczewski, Vice President and General Manager, Multimedia Business Unit, ATI Technologies "Our close working relationship with Microtune's IC group has enabled us to offer these exciting new products, rounding out our multimedia family of cards that spans nearly 10 years of market leadership".
"The tuner is key technology central to PC-TV convergence, which is pushing the envelope in the demand for higher-performance RF electronics that enable quality reception, reliability and viewing flexibility", said Albert Taddiken, Microtune's Chief Operating Officer.
"ATI has selected our market-proven MT2121 tuner chip to deliver this leading-edge RF performance in the latest edition of its All-In-Wonder cards".
"We are proud of our long-term technology partnership with ATI and of its team's technical commitment to providing the best TV experience for consumers".
Microtune's MT2121, part of a suite of RF chips targeted for digital TV entertainment markets, enables a range of PC video and home-theatre applications, including PC-TV, PC-PVR, FM radio and datacasting, as well as video-enriched multimedia for immersive gaming experiences.
Supporting several worldwide reception standards, the tuners are engineered to deliver excellent picture and audio quality, dual-conversion tuner performance, and increased reliability.
Their miniature size makes them ideal for space-constrained environments such as in the PC.
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