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SiBEAM Announces Availability of World´s First WirelessHD(TM) Chipset Solutions at 2008 International Consumer Electronic Show (CES)



    SiBEAM, Inc. a leading innovator of millimeter wave (mmWave)
    solutions and developer of high-speed wireless communications
    platforms, today announced that its WirelessHD-based transmitter and
    receiver chipsets, built in affordable CMOS, and its WirelessHD
    Development Kit will be made available to select customers in the
    first quarter of 2008. Delegates of the 2008 International Consumer
    Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas will witness the world´s first
    WirelessHD solutions with OmniLink60 technology from SiBEAM. These
    chipsets are recipients of the CES 2008 Best of Innovations Award in
    the Enabling Technology category.

    "As a founding member of WirelessHD and leading contributor to the
    development of the WirelessHD specification, SiBEAM is leading the
    charge to enable high-quality uncompressed wireless A/V delivery. This
    is our latest milestone in transforming the wireless landscape by
    enabling very high-speed wireless applications at higher frequencies,"
    said John LeMoncheck, SiBEAM CEO. "We are excited to demonstrate the
    first WirelessHD systems and offer consumer electronics manufacturers
    a low-cost, high-quality solution to bring WirelessHD to life. SiBEAM
    is proud to showcase the culmination of our efforts at the world´s
    largest consumer electronics show."

    World´s First WirelessHD Chipset Solutions

    The world´s first WirelessHD Chipset Solutions, the SB9120 Network
    Processor and the SB9110 RF Transceiver chipset act as the transmitter
    for devices such as DVD players, set-top-boxes and media center PCs.
    The SB9121 Networks Processor and the SB9111 Transceiver chipset act
    as the receiver or devices such as digital televisions and front
    projectors. These chipsets are the first to deliver true, lossless
    uncompressed A/V at 1080p, the preferred choice of consumer
    electronics manufacturers. The 60 GHz band offers the spectral
    availability for true uncompressed HD video, audio and data
    transmission, scalable to future HD A/V formats.

    SiBEAM´s transmitter and receiver chipsets employ SiBEAM´s
    Omnilink60 advanced adaptive beam-forming systems that dynamically
    steer content to the specific receiving station, maintaining stable
    connectivity regardless of any obstacles that may obstruct its path,
    without compromising quality. Additionally, Omnilink60´s high speed
    micro array antennas enable efficient use of power for better
    reception and longer distance at a higher bandwidth.

    Further, each embedded processor handles the WirelessHD protocol
    that is capable of joining, leaving and creating an intelligent
    Wireless Video Area Network (WVAN) which can consist of a variety of
    WirelessHD-enabled devices, including a high-definition television,
    high-definition disc player, digital video recorder, digital video
    camera, digital A/V player and more. With OmniLink60 technology, each
    SiBEAM-enabled device will not only maintain awareness of other
    devices in the network, but also that device´s capabilities, such as
    whether it is a digital video camera, game console or set-top box.

    "There is a growing need to solve consumers´ craving for a ´no new
    wires´ connectivity solution for their home A/V content sources and
    new flat panel high definition TV displays. Consumers are eager to
    adopt newer wireless technologies that will improve their lifestyles
    through the ability to interact with A/V content like never before,"
    said Ross Young, President and Founder of research firm DisplaySearch.
    "SiBEAM´s WirelessHD with Omnilink60 technology will enable consumer
    electronics manufacturers to address this need with a low-cost
    solution that will deliver the uncompressed, high-quality content
    consumer are looking for."

    With the availability of the SK9110TXRX WirelessHD Development
    Kit, SiBEAM technology can be easily and affordably integrated by
    consumer electronics manufacturers, PC manufacturers and network
    infrastructure providers into their next generation wireless
    communications product lines, providing consumers with a simple,
    secure way to connect, play and transmit their high definition (HD)
    content. The SK9110TXRX WirelessHD Development Kit includes the
    WirelessHD reference design with transmit and receive capability, as
    well as full documentation including the user guide, schematics, bill
    of materials, gerber files, host side reference firmware and
    application notes to implement the design. These tools, combined with
    the devices´ industry standard interface, allow manufacturers to
    seamlessly integrate SiBEAM´s WirelessHD solutions into their existing
    HD platforms. For more information about SiBEAM´s WirelessHD-based
    chipset solutions, please email sales@sibeam.com.

    About SiBEAM, Inc.

    Founded in 2004, SiBEAM is a fabless semiconductor company
    developing intelligent millimeter wave technologies and leveraging the
    latest manufacturing methods to meet the demand for high-bandwidth
    services. SiBEAM is the first to build 60 GHz chipsets using CMOS
    technology. SiBEAM is a founding member of the WirelessHD(TM) special
    interest group and intends to support delivery of the first wireless
    high definition digital interface for A/V networks, the first of many
    applications for SiBEAM´s innovative technology. For more information
    please visit: www.sibeam.com.

    About OmniLink60

    The 7 GHz of continuous bandwidth around the 60 GHz spectrum
    provides the spectral availability to achieve multi-gigabit per second
    data rates in a very cost effective, compact manner. However, due to
    the physical characteristics of the 60 GHz frequency, additional
    technology is required to ensure smooth operation for most
    applications. SiBEAM developed its Omnilink60 technology which
    optimizes for non-line of sight, low-cost and small form factor:

    - Non-line of sight: SiBEAM´s Omnilink60 systems find the best
    direction to focus the energy. If there is no good direct line from
    the transmitter to the receiver, OmniLink60 will automatically find
    the best bounce off walls, ceilings, floors, or any other object in
    the room, to allow non-line-of-sight communication.

    - Low-Cost: SiBEAM is the first to develop working 60 GHz chipsets
    in CMOS. SiBEAM invented techniques to design 60 GHz circuits in
    standard CMOS processes conventionally used for other types of chips
    such as microprocessors and consumer electronics components. This
    technique allows mass market production of high-performance, low-cost
    wireless solutions.

    - Small Form Factor: SiBEAM has developed state-of-the-art methods
    to integrate many antennas into a very small area using standard
    cost-effective packaging processes. SiBEAM´s integrated multi-element
    micro array antenna technology resolves challenges with bulky
    packaging previously required by most 60 GHz systems.

    About WirelessHD:

    Formed in 2006, Intel Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., Matsushita
    Electric Industrial Co., Ltd (Panasonic), NEC Corporation, SAMSUNG
    ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, SiBEAM, Sony Corporation and Toshiba
    Corporation, have joined together to create the next generation
    wireless interface specification for HD media streaming and
    transmission. WirelessHD will facilitate technical advancement by
    creating a specification focused on fixed and portable devices.
    WirelessHD is the first consumer electronics and technology
    industry-supported, high definition digital wireless interface for
    simplified media streaming and HD content portability. For more
    information on WirelessHD, please visit www.wirelesshd.org.