SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National
Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM) will showcase its newest display technologies for
digital television and portable devices at the Society for Information Display
(SID) conference in Boston, May 22 to May 27. The company's program at SID
includes a keynote, technical speakers, product announcements and executive
interviews.
"National Semiconductor is the technology leader in providing
high-performance mixed-signal system solutions for the rapidly growing
high-definition television market," said Jean-Louis Bories, senior vice
president of National's Displays Group. "Recently, National announced an
adaptive video converter that enables dual-channel video format conversion up
to 1080p resolution. In addition, National's award-winning PPDS(TM)
architecture drives the performance of LCD televisions to greater than one
billion colors with accurate color temperature performance."
National's Spotlight Products for SID
-- A true 10-bit timing controller and column driver chipset utilizing
National's PPDS(TM) (point-to-point differential signaling)
architecture. Introduced last year, the PPDS architecture and
chipset dramatically simplify the display interconnect to improve
performance, enable smaller bezels and add a host of advanced
features.
-- The first two video format converters in a new product family of
adaptive video converters. The converters support dual-channel
conversion up to 1080p resolution to provide state-of-the-art image
quality for high-definition digital televisions and home theater
products.
-- A flip-style cellular handset demonstration that highlights
National's industry leading lighting (WLED/RGB and Flash), power
(OLED sub-display), high-speed serial interface (display and camera)
and audio (stereo speaker and Boomer(R) amplifier) products.
National's latest Mobile Pixel Link (MPL) display bridge device will
be shown along with a QVGA small format display module from a
partner.
National's Featured Speakers at SID
-- At the opening keynote, Jean-Louis Bories will discuss the
increasing role of electronics in display devices and device
electronics:
Topic: From the Shadows to Center Stage: the Emergence of
Electronics as the Dominant Arena for Display Innovation
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Time: 9:40 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Ballrooms A and B
-- Dick McCartney, principal display technologist for National and
general chair of this year's SID technical conference, will present
three sessions, including a seminar on LCD television electronics.
In two separate papers, McCartney will discuss the impact of
utilizing PPDS architecture in LCD panels and also will report on
its performance.
Topic: LCD Television Electronics
Date: Monday, May 23, 2005
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Room 302
Topic: A New Driving Method to Compensate for Row Line Signal
Propagation Delays in an AMLCD
Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Time: 2:20 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Ballroom A
Topic: Evaluation Results of LCD Panels Using the
Point-to-Point Differential-Signaling Architecture
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005
Time: 4:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Room 304
-- Dr. Nikhil Balram, chief technology officer for displays and
chairman of the display electronics program committee of this year's
SID conference, will present two sessions. In the short course on
the "Fundamentals of Video," Balram will discuss the principles of
signal processing and human vision, and review basic and advanced
video processing functions. During the session on adaptive video
converters, he will introduce National's new video format converters
that provide dual-channel format conversion up to 1080p resolution.
The converters provide state-of-the-art image quality for
high-definition digital televisions and home theater products.
Topic: Fundamentals of Video
Date: Sunday, May 22, 2005
Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Room 302
Topic: Adaptive Video Converters: a New Family of Video
Conversion ICs for High-Definition Audio-Video Systems
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2005
Time: 10:40 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Room 304
Executive Interviews at SID
National's speakers will be available throughout SID for meetings with
analysts and media. All meetings will be held in National's suite at the
Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street, Boston. Interviews may be scheduled
before or during SID by contacting Gayle Bullock at 408-721-2033, 408-464-2516
(cell) or gayle.bullock@nsc.com.
About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates
high-performance analog devices and subsystems. National's leading-edge
products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and
operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion
solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays, PCs and
laptops. The company's analog products are also optimized for numerous
applications in a variety of electronics markets, including medical,
automotive, industrial, and test and measurement. Headquartered in Santa
Clara, California, National reported sales of $1.98 billion for fiscal 2004,
which ended May 30, 2004. Additional company and product information is
available at http://www.national.com.
Contact: Gayle Bullock of National Semiconductor, +1-408-721-2033, or
gayle.bullock@nsc.com.
SOURCE National Semiconductor Corporation
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CONTACT:
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