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News Release from: NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors) | Subject: Nexperia PNX7850 processor
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 8 August 2003
Processor speeds BenQ
to rewritable DVD market
BenQ is using Philips' Nexperia PNX7850 processor to lead the speed race for DVD+R/+RW optical engines for PC applications
BenQ is also using Philips' Nexperia PNX7100-based DVD+R/+RW reference design to introduce its living room DVD recorders quickly into the high-volume consumer market at competitive price points. This latest customer win reinforces Philips' commitment to providing semiconductor-based solutions for connected consumer applications.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 August 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Philips' complete system solutions have provided the industry's foremost manufacturers with all of the technology and software needed to introduce robust DVD recording devices that are in full compliance with the industry's preferred format, DVD+R/+RW.
To address the speed requirement inherent in the PC domain, Philips' Nexperia PNX7850 processor will power BenQ's 4x and forthcoming 8x DVD+RW models.
In order to target the fast-growing consumer A/V market, BenQ is also the latest among a roster of leading DVD manufacturers to select Philips' DVD+R/+RW reference design to offer a reliable DVD+RW model for the home environment.
BenQ plans to introduce its Nexperia PNX7100-based DVD+R/+RW recorder at the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) show later this month.
"By partnering with Philips, we have significantly slashed our time to market as compared to previous DVD product introductions", said Sheaffer Lee, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at BenQ Corp.
"Philips' comprehensive system solutions have aided our company to lead the performance, recording speed and price point battles in this fast-moving DVD recording market for both PC and A/V applications".
"We are proud to be working with an industry leader such as BenQ to accelerate the DVD+R/+RW market", said Jeroen Keunen, General Manager for Consumer and Multimedia, Philips Semiconductors.
"This collaboration is a testament that Philips has all of the necessary semiconductor and system building blocks to drive down costs, bringing the convenience of digital recording on a compatible DVD format to the connected consumers of today".
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