DTS Licenses DTS-HD Master Audio Technology to World-Leading IC Companies

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) today announced that 10 major integrated circuit (IC) manufacturers have licensed DTS-HD Master Audio and / or DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS’ high definition multi-channel audio technologies for the next generation optical disc formats, Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. The manufacturers will incorporate DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio into chips they are currently designing for their customers in the consumer electronics industry that are producing HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc players, A/V receivers and Home Theater In-A-Box components, as well as the PC and automobile markets.

“The overwhelming interest on the part of the IC manufacturers to incorporate DTS-HD technologies into their chips speaks to the demand for high definition DTS-HD audio to match the high definition video of the next generation products”

In addition to DTS-HD technology, the IC manufacturers have also licensed DTS-HD LBR (Low Bit Rate) for Secondary / Sub Audio and / or the DTS encoder for transcoder usage within the next generation HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc players. The new IC licensees are:

Analog Devices, Inc.
Broadcom Corporation
Cheertek, Inc.
LSI Logic Corporation
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
MediaTek Incorporation
NEC Electronics Corporation
Renesas Technology Corp.
Sigma Designs, Inc.
Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd.

“The overwhelming interest on the part of the IC manufacturers to incorporate DTS-HD technologies into their chips speaks to the demand for high definition DTS-HD audio to match the high definition video of the next generation products,” said Brian Towne, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Division at DTS. “The feedback from the industry has been extremely positive, and we expect to see many new players and A/V receivers in the next year that feature our HD audio technology.”

About DTS-HD Master Audio™

DTS-HD Master Audio delivers sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master. It can deliver audio at very high variable bit rates which are significantly higher than standard DVDs. DTS-HD Master Audio can provide up to 7.1 audio channels at 96k sampling frequency / 24-bit depths that are identical to the original. The DTS-HD Master Audio bit stream also contains the DTS 1.5 Mbps core for compatibility with existing DTS-enabled home theater systems, and delivery of up to 6.1 channels of sound at twice the resolution found on most standard DVDs.

About DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio can deliver up to 7.1 channels of sound that is virtually indistinguishable from the original soundtrack. It provides audio at high constant bit rates superior to standard DVDs to produce outstanding quality. It can carry up to 7.1 channels at 96k sampling frequency / 24-bit depth resolution, thereby allowing content creators to provide rich, high definition audio on content where disc space may not allow for DTS-HD Master Audio. The DTS-HD High Resolution Audio bit stream also contains the DTS 1.5 Mbps core for compatibility with existing DTS-enabled home theater systems, and delivery of up to 6.1 channels of sound at twice the resolution found on most standard DVDs.

About DTS

DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is a digital technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS decoders are in virtually every major brand of 5.1-channel surround processor, and there are hundreds of millions of DTS-licensed consumer electronics products available worldwide. A pioneer in multi-channel audio, DTS technology is in home theatre, car audio, PC and game console products, as well as DVD-Video, Surround Music and DVD-ROM software. DTS audio products are featured on more than 27,000 motion picture screens worldwide. Additionally, DTS provides imaging technology and services for the motion picture industry; DTS Digital Images, formerly Lowry Digital Images, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DTS and an industry leader in image restoration and enhancement. Founded in 1993, DTS is headquartered in Agoura Hills, California and has offices in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and China. For further information, please visit www.dts.com.

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