Jan.-2, 2003 - Fortemedia Inc., a privately held company in Cupertino, California, announces its second generation of AMBIN voice processor, FM1073, Echo Canceller of Echo Cancellers. FM1073 is designed to replace other single chip DSP solution such as OKI 7731, ST, DSPG, or analog base solutions for hands free applications. The greater than 52dB acoustic echo cancellation performance makes FM1073 the best and the only choice for high quality hands free car kit requiring very loud volume (greater than130dB), short distance between microphone and speaker (7-10cm), noise suppression (13-18dB), and full duplex capability.

FM1073 Major Features:

• AEC (greater than 52dB)
• Noise suppression (13-18dB)
• Full duplex
• Array microphone support
• Handle non-linear echo
• Differential inputs/outputs significantly increase the system noise immunity.
• Highly integrated (DSP, four A/Ds, two D/As, ROM, and RAM) and small footprint (48pin LQFP).
• UART, and Codec Host Interface for Bluetooth applications

One Piece and Universal AMBIN Initiatives:

A high quality hands free car kit must have (1) easy to communicate: loud speaker volume, good far field pickup, and excellent full duplex. (2) easy to setup: no extended microphone on visor needed.

To enable it, Fortemedia focuses on two initiatives: (1)“One Piece” initiative is to significantly shorten the distance between speaker and microphone with FM1073’s superior echo cancellation. (2)“Universal AMBIN” is to use small array microphone to enhance echo cancellation with loud speaker volume, full duplex, and noise suppression while keeping array microphones in a single microphone housing.

Therefore handset, microphones, and speaker can be integrated in a single piece hands free car kit with good echo and full duplex performance.

Demonstration of “One Piece” Hands Free Car Kit Reference Design

Fortemedia will demonstrate its “One Piece” hands free car kit reference design in a real car test at Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas (Jan.9-12). Please contact Fortemedia to schedule a demo.

About Fortemedia

Fortemedia Inc. is a voice processing company enabling noise free mobile communications. Integrating array microphone technology and mixed signal technology, the company is focused on high growth markets for handsets, automotives, and other mobile devices.

www.fortemedia.com

Contact:

Hans Wang, Sr. Director of Marketing, hwang@fortemedia.com

408-8618088x119