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Microtune at Cable-Tec: Silicon Tuner Technology Fuels Cable's Worldwide Evolution to All-Digital Networks

Posted on: Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 12:00 CDT

During the Cable-Tec 2006 Expo this week, Microtune(R), Inc. (Nasdaq:TUNE) will showcase advanced radio frequency (RF) products that enable cable operators to streamline the migration to all-digital distribution systems and enhanced digital consumer services. Microtune technology, when integrated into consumer cable devices, enables operators to reclaim bandwidth capacity for more highly integrated, interactive and converged services, including new high-definition programs, higher-speed data, video telephony, new on-demand options, video-over-IP and future connected-home solutions.

Booth to Showcase Variety of Cable Access Products

Microtune's products, which include tuners, upconverters and amplifiers, will be on display and demonstrated during Cable-Tec in Microtune's booth (Number 920), June 21-23, at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. In the booth, a range of Microtune's RF solutions will be featured for consumer premise equipment (for both U.S. and international markets), as well as deployed in the end-products of industry-leading customers. Included will be:

-- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and embedded multimedia

terminal adapters (EMTA) telephony modems

-- Multi-tuner high definition/personal video recorder (PVR)

set-top boxes for U.S., Europe and Asia

-- Very low-cost DVB-C and DVB-T set-top boxes

-- PC/TV cards for transforming PCs into TV receivers

-- New mobile TV phone based on the DVB-H standard

-- MicroTuner(TM) MT2121, 2131 and 2060 tuners, Evaluation Boards

and Reference Designs

-- VideoCaster(TM) upconverter chipset and four-port upconverter

module.

As system building blocks, Microtune's RF solutions are engineered to help secure the all-digital future by offering: -- Support for All-Digital and Hybrid Systems Microtune's high-performance silicon tuners enable both analog and digital modes in a single device. When integrated into set-top boxes or residential gateways, the MT21XX-series tuners simultaneously support legacy analog cable systems, hybrid systems, or all-digital communications networks, including Advanced Set-top Gateways (ADSG) and OpenCable(TM) Application Platforms (OCAP). Designed to deliver best-in-class video quality, the MT21XX-series enables compelling digital home entertainment services, including HDTV content and multi-room digital video recording capability. These services permit cable operators to generate revenue from today's 'triple play' of video, voice and data. -- More Network Capacity to Handle Bandwidth-Intensive Services Microtune offers silicon tuners that enable higher-capacity cable systems. When integrated into set-top boxes or home gateways, the MT2121 family of single-chip tuners supports the continuing expansion of cable systems to 1GHz+ networks, permitting the delivery of bandwidth-intensive multimedia, such as more high-definition content, anything-on-demand services and video telephony. With Microtune tuners, manufacturers can design advanced set-top boxes that cost-effectively scale with a cable systems' service and performance requirements. -- Low-Power RF Solutions for Power-Sensitive Services Microtune offers very low-power silicon tuners (MT206X series) targeted for DOCSIS(TM)-based VoIP telephony modems and PacketCable(TM)-based EMTAs, including new multi-tuner, high-speed platforms that are precursors to the capabilities envisioned in DOCSIS 3.0. With a power draw of one watt or less, Microtune's low power tuners extend the battery back-up time in cable equipment. -- Support for Industry-Wide Reception Specifications Microtune products are engineered to meet global cable and off-air reception standards, including the RF industry specifications for DOCSIS, EuroDOCSIS, OpenCable and PacketCable, as evidenced by the Company's successful history of enabling market-proven and certifiable products. Of equal importance, Microtune technology is engineered to work reliably in real-world cable environments, which often requires performance more robust than that called for by industry standards. -- Innovation at the Consumer Premises Equipment (CPE) Level Microtune's small silicon tuner footprint enables manufacturers of consumer devices to compete, innovate and react to consumer demand. It makes possible multi-functional set-top box architectures, featuring multiple tuners that are required for complete home media servers. These consumer appliances serve not only as the 'gateway' for receiving content, but also for distributing it (including high-definition video, still images and music) throughout the home, and in the future, for connecting content to fixed or portable devices inside the home. As the RF technology core, a MT21XX/MT206X tuner array enables the delivery of all-in-one entertainment and communications in a compact, cost-efficient platform. For More Information about Microtune Products at Cable-Tec 2006: Visit www.microtune.com or contact: Microtune Public Relations 972-673-1811 media@microtune.com

About Microtune

Microtune, Inc. is a silicon and subsystems company that designs and markets radio frequency (RF) solutions for the worldwide broadband communications and transportation electronics markets. Inventor of the MicroTuner(TM) single-chip broadband tuner, Microtune offers a portfolio of advanced tuner, amplifier, and upconverter products that enable the delivery of information and entertainment across new classes of consumer electronics devices. The Company currently holds 62 U.S. patents for its technology. Founded in 1996, Microtune is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with key design and sales centers located around the world. The website is www.microtune.com.

Microtune Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this media alert other than statements of historical fact (including, but not limited to, statements concerning the potential impact of the Company's products on the business prospects of cable equipment manufacturers, cable operators, consumer electronics manufacturers and content providers), are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause such statements to differ materially from actual future events or results. Such forward-looking statements are generally, but not necessarily, accompanied by words such as "plan,""if,""estimate,""expect,""believe,""could,""would,""anticipate,""may," or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These forward-looking statements and other statements made elsewhere in this release are made in reliance, in part, on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from anticipated results include the Company's ability to introduce new products, achieve design wins, maintain customer and strategic partner relationships, forecast customer demand and manage inventory levels, control and budget expenses, protect proprietary technology and intellectual property, and successfully prosecute and defend any future litigation. Any one of these factors may cause the Company's actual financial results to differ materially from its projected results. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason. Readers are referred to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings which discuss the foregoing factors as well as other important risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Editor's Note: Microtune is a registered trademark and MicroTuner and VideoCaster are trademarks of Microtune, Inc. All other company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated.

Copyright (C) 2006 Microtune, Inc. All rights reserved.

Source: Business Wire

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