Kwang Sung Electronics Ready To Release Two Next Generation HD Radio™ Modules with Samsung Chipset

Shenzhen, China – October 10, 2008 – Kwang Sung Electronics H.K. Co. Limited (Kwang Sung Electronics, KSE), one of the early HD Radio module providers, announced today that they will release evaluation samples of the next generation HD Radio module, which uses Samsung’s SHDR100A/C200A chipset.

 

The new KSE modules, KSM-H4101 and KSM-H5101 will be the first Samsung chipset based modules that will offer receiver manufacturers the option of having a host micro on the modules for greater production flexibility.  The KSM-H5101 will have a built-in host micro for receiver manufacturers that are looking for a drop-in replacement for previous versions of Texas Instruments DRi352 based modules.  The KSM-H4101 and KSM-H5101 are available in both horizontal and vertical configurations.  Certification of the new KSE module is pending and mass production is scheduled for late October 2008.

 

The KSM-H5101 will offer the ability to quickly integrate the Samsung chipset and offer receiver manufacturers the ability to use iBiquity Digital Corporation’s previously released SDK 1.12 command structure.  KSE module also has the built-in functionality of having the ability to handle the command structure for iTunes® Tagging.  The host micro on the module has the capability of communicating directly with Apple’s authentication chips and EEPROM for storage of ‘tags.’

 

Jeff Jury, COO of iBiquity Digital, said, “Kwang Sung Electronics identified an opportunity in the market to have created a drop-in module solution for existing manufacturers looking to transition from the current first generation modules with a minimal of amount of changes.  By developing a module that retains pin and software compatibility while integrating the next generation Samsung chipset, Kwang Sung Electronics has created a compelling product offering.”

 

JS Yang, CEO of Kwang Sung Electronics, said, “We are looking forward to supporting our customers with the next generation of HD Radio modules.  As iBiquity’s module partner, Kwang Sung Electronics will develop the most updated HD Radio module and put our best efforts for our customers to win in the market.  I would like to emphasize that we have experienced engineers located in Shenzhen, China, which means that we can deliver the efficient development to most audio manufacturers.”

 

About iBiquity Digital

iBiquity Digital Corporation is the developer of the digital HD Radio™ system, which is fueling the digital radio revolution in the United States and around the world.  Over 1,750 HD Radio AM and FM stations are on the air in the United States, with over 900 new HD2/HD3 multicast channels. The only digital broadcast technology approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for AM and FM radio in the United States, HD Radio technology allows stations to broadcast digital signals in tandem with their analog signals, providing broadcasters with a platform to offer crystal-clear, CD-quality sound and scrolling text and graphics; as well as multiple channels of programming on the same FM frequency (multicasting) and advanced services such as traffic updates; content…all subscription free.

 

There are more than 80 HD Radio products for sale at over 14,000 stores and online. HD Radio technology has also made great inroads in the automotive sector with factory-installed options announced by BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercedes, MINI, Mercury, Scion, and Volvo. Beyond the U.S., commercial implementation of HD Radio technology is gaining momentum around the world.

 

iBiquity Digital's investors include 15 of the nation's top radio broadcasters, including ABC, Clear Channel and CBS Radio; leading financial institutions, such as Grotech Capital Group, J.P. Morgan Partners, New Venture Partners, FirstMark Capital and Flatiron Partners; and strategic partners Intel Capital, Ford Motor Company, and Harris.  Founded in 2000, iBiquity Digital is a privately held company with operations in Columbia, MD, Detroit, MI, and Basking Ridge, NJ. For more information, please visit http://www.hdradio.com and http://www.ibiquity.com.

 

About Kwang Sung Electronics (www.kse.com.hk):

Kwang Sung Electronics was founded in 1972 in Seoul, Korea, and inaugurated its operation in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, PRC since 1990. It is an electronic components manufacturer and supplier serving the audio, video and telecommunication industries. Its clientele includes reputable Korean conglomerates such as Samsung and LG groups. With a dedicated Korean management, extensive experience in the production of radio frequency components and rapid development of its engineering capabilities, Kwang Sung Electronics offers a broad range of reliable, quality and cost-efficient electronic components to prominent electronic and telecommunication brands in Asia.

 

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To arrange interviews or for additional information, please contact:

 

Vicki Stearn

iBiquity Digital

443-539-4345

stearn@ibiquity.com

 

John Kim

Kwang Sung Electronics H.K. Co. Limited

755-8202 3572

johnkim@kse.com.hk

 

Note to editors: “HD Radio™” and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The “HD” in HD Radio™ is part of iBiquity Digital’s brand name for its advanced digital AM/FM system. It does not mean hybrid digital or high-definition digital; both of these are incorrect.

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