FREMONT, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ESS Technology , a leading provider of silicon solutions for digital imaging, video and audio consumer electronics, announced that its  newest, highly integrated front-end and back-end DVD processor, the Vibratto(TM)II, is now shipping in volume quantities to major OEMs in both China and Korea.  The company expects that at least six different models of DVD players with Vibratto(TM)II inside will be shipped to retailers this month, with more models moving to volume production in the quarter ending September 30, 2003.

The Vibratto(TM)II product line incorporates the latest MPEG-2 video decoding technologies and DVD digital servo technologies to provide a complete front-end and back-end DVD solution on a single chip. This advanced system-on-a-chip DVD solution reduces product costs and increases processing power by integrating the front-end servo function and back-end MPEG decoder. The high-performance Vibratto(TM)II enables OEM manufacturers to offer feature-rich DVD players at more attractive price points.    

The capabilities of the Vibratto(TM)II product line include high-quality progressive scan video output, Dolby(R) Surround audio decoding, Dolby-EX, DVD Audio, DTS-ES, S/PDIF input as well as CCIR656 output. With these features, the Vibratto(TM)II is also targeted as a cost effective solution for the high-end DVD machine such as DVD Receiver, HTiB (Home Theater in a Box) and Portable DVD. The Vibratto(TM)II supports DVD optical pickup heads from major suppliers and the most popular types of disc media, including CD, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, and DVD+R/+RW.

 "The new, integrated design of Vibratto(TM)II, together with our excellent technical support, means that our customers have much shorter time-to-market for their products," stated Patrick Ang, executive vice president and chief operating officer of ESS Technology. "With Vibratto(TM)II in volume shipment, ESS is demonstrating again its commitment to continuing as a leader in digital entertainment solution providers. While OEMs are benefiting from manufacturing cost savings and ease of production, consumers can enjoy high-quality DVD players with enhanced features as well as reduced prices. We believe the Vibratto(TM)II DVD solution is a perfect match to what the global DVD market needs today to keep up with the rapid expansion of demand at a variety of performance and price points," Mr. Ang concluded.

About ESS Technology

ESS Technology, Inc. is a leading supplier of high-performance feature-packed chips for the rapidly expanding DVD and digital entertainment markets. The company is also a leading provider of solutions for applications in the growing consumer entertainment market.  ESS provides advanced products that enable the emergence of digital home systems that deliver and manage entertainment and information in the home.

Source: PRnewswire.com