Genesis Microchip Announces 'Torino', Next Generation Cortez Advanced 1080p and 120Hz WXGA TV Controller

FLI30436’s Next Generation Video Processing Accurately Reproduces Video Images by Eliminating Noise, Reducing Motion Blur and Offering Sophisticated 3D Color Management Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif. & LAS VEGAS — Genesis® Microchip Inc. (Nasdaq: GNSS), a world leader in the development of image processing technologies for flat-panel TVs, monitors, and other consumer electronic products, today announced the launch of its next generation Cortez TV controller, the FLI30436 (Torino). This solution is being demonstrated at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show and is now shipping to Tier 1 OEM customers.

Genesis Microchip’s Torino IC is the latest generation of the Cortez family of controllers. In addition to leveraging the features of the Cortez Advanced platform, Torino combines unique analog and digital processing to drastically reduce the noise which is inherent in all video without sacrificing image quality and sharpness. The FLI30436 also offers next generation ACM 3D color management technology to provide TV manufacturers with the ability to manipulate images for accurate color reproduction. This industry leading set of advanced color processing techniques offers OEMs the flexibility to precisely control color settings for product differentiation. In addition, the Torino IC offers an improved video decoder and VBI slicer as well as high resolution 1080p and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) panel support, high frame rate panel support up WXGA 120Hz, true 10-bit plus video processing and dual 3D video decoders.

“The new Torino solution offers consumer electronics manufacturers the most robust set of Faroudja DCDi Cinema® video processing technologies available for such a wide variety of platforms, including flat-panel TVs, Multi-Function Monitors, AVRs/PVRs and blue laser DVD players and recorders,” said Neil Mitchell, vice president of marketing, TV Business for Genesis Microchip. “Large screen flat-panel displays especially benefit from Torino’s processing that delivers stunning, vivid images while reducing motion blur on LCD panels for a fully immersive home entertainment experience.”