Taiyo Yuden and Sigma Demonstrate A WiMedia-based High Definition Streaming Solution at CES 2007

UWB Solution Comprised of Taiyo Yuden’s Multiple Antennas on its Reference Design Module with Sigma Designs’ Windeo® Chipset

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Taiyo Yuden, a worldwide leader in electronics components and Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM), a leader in digital media processing for consumer electronics, announced a joint showcasing of a WiMedia™ Alliance-based UWB wireless high definition audio/video streaming solution at CES 2007. The demonstration will be conducted in Taiyo Yuden’s booth located at the WiMedia TechZone, Central Hall #13544. The solution showcases Taiyo Yuden’s Antenna Array on its Mini-PCI reference design module with Sigma Designs’ Windeo® Chipset.

“The ability to stream uninterrupted video over extended range is the key to gaining consumer confidence to adopt a wireless solution,” said Mike Tanahashi, Director of Technology at Taiyo Yuden in Japan. “Taiyo Yuden has been working on UWB technology for several years and we are proud to showcase, for the first time, a unique UWB antenna solution with three-antenna array at the WiMedia Techzone.”

Targeted for in-home high definition video distribution with non-line-of-sight and range extended capabilities, Sigma Designs’ all-CMOS Windeo® Chipset is comprised of the RF (B7CW101) and the Baseband (B7CW201) devices. Taiyo Yuden’s multiple antenna array supports Sigma Designs’ Intelligent Array Radio™ technology. Sigma Designs’ 8622L Media Processors SoC and Development Kit for Wireless A/V Streaming will also be featured at Taiyo Yuden’s booth.

“Sigma Designs is delighted to showcase and demonstrate our Windeo® chipset on Taiyo Yuden’s Mini-PCI module and Antenna Array,” said Hung Nguyen, Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless Products Division at Sigma Designs.

“Combining Sigma Designs’ unmatched performance and range of the Windeo® chipset with Taiyo Yuden’s expertise in wireless module and antenna designs, we deliver to consumer electronics customers the best solution for in-home high definition video streaming and distribution.”