Tinnos Selects NetLogic Microsystems’ Ultra Low-Power Alchemy® Processor for Next-Generation Automotive Infotainment Systems

LAS VEGAS & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. NETL, a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, today announced that its Au1380 Processor, the latest member of its ultra low-power Alchemy® processor family, has been selected to power Tinnos’ next-generation VRN7300 automotive infotainment system. Tinnos’ innovative VRN7300 infotainment system is deployed by Continental Corporation, one of the world’s largest providers of advanced automotive solutions.

Tinnos’ VRN7300 automotive infotainment system features an innovative 3-dimensional (3D) navigation and high-definition (HD) video playback, both of which are powered by NetLogic Microsystems’ Processor. The VRN7300 also offers a 4-way, 3-dimensional (3D) surround audio technology that delivers high-quality 5.1-channel surround sound. In addition, the innovative VRN7300 system from Tinnos integrates an advanced touch-screen with translucent colors and dynamic flick capabilities.

NetLogic Microsystems’ Alchemy processor family delivers the powerful processing performance, robust connected media acceleration and ultra low-power functionality required for intelligent next-generation connected automotive infotainment, audio/video navigation (AVN), heads-up display (HUD) and telematics systems. These industry-leading processors from NetLogic Microsystems have enabled Tinnos to offer Continental Corporation high-performance, on-the-go solutions that provide users with an innovative 4-way 3D surround infotainment system with seamless connectivity, unparalleled audio experience and advanced sound capabilities from the convenience of the automobiles.

“We selected NetLogic Microsystems’ Alchemy processors because they provide superior performance, very rich media capabilities and extremely low standby power for our next-generation VRN7300 infotainment solutions,” said Dr. Sang-Lak Lee, chief executive officer at Tinnos, Inc. “As a leading provider of media-rich automotive infotainment solutions, we are excited to collaborate with NetLogic Microsystems on its market-leading Alchemy processors to help us deliver an innovative infotainment solution to Continental Automotive.”

“We are excited to have been selected by Tinnos for the VRN7300, which is one of the industry’s most advanced infotainment system with leading-edge video, graphics and audio capabilities,” said Mike Wodopian, vice president of marketing, Ultra Low-Powered Alchemy Processors at NetLogic Microsystems. “Our continued design-win momentum in the automotive infotainment industry further expands our leadership position in driving next-generation networked infotainment solutions.”

NetLogic Microsystems’ low-power Au1380 processor offers a high-performance 5-stage pipeline architecture running at 800MHz, and integrates a high-definition video processor and a 3-dimensional graphics processor in a cost-effective 537-pin BGA package with 0.65 or 0.8mm ball pitches. NetLogic Microsystems’ Au1380® also includes a best-in-class LCD controller with four graphics planes for 32-bit αRGB, and a Media Acceleration Engine™ (MAE) for H.264, MPEG 1/2/4, DivX, XviD, WMV9 and VC-1 hardware acceleration.

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About NetLogic Microsystems

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. NETL is a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions that are powering next-generation Internet networks. NetLogic Microsystems’ best-in-class products perform highly differentiated tasks of accelerating complex network traffic to significantly enhance the performance and functionality of advanced 3G/4G mobile wireless infrastructure, data center, enterprise, metro Ethernet, edge and core infrastructure networks. NetLogic Microsystems’ market-leading product portfolio includes high-performance multi-core processors, knowledge-based processors, content processors, network search engines, ultra low-power embedded processors and high-speed 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet PHY solutions. These products are designed into high-performance systems such as switches, routers, wireless base stations, security appliances, networked storage appliances, service gateways and connected media devices offered by leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). NetLogic Microsystems is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has offices and design centers throughout North America, Asia and Europe. For more information about products offered by NetLogic Microsystems, call +1-650-961-6676 or visit the NetLogic Microsystems Web site at http://www.netlogicmicro.com.

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