KIRCHHEIM, Germany & TECK, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a leading provider of highly integrated innovative power management semiconductor solutions, announced today that it is further diversifying its product portfolio for portable devices and smartphones with the introduction of a new generation of ultra low power audio technology.

The company's recent success has been built upon integrated system power management devices, including standard audio codecs. By leveraging this expertise Dialog will now offer its customers a new generation of mixed signal audio technology, including codecs, speaker drivers and audio sub systems, at previously unattainable levels of low power consumption. With these new products Dialog substantially increases the addressable market for the company's mixed signal technology.

Designers of portable electronic devices are demanding higher quality audio performance with the freedom to be more innovative in order to support emerging user applications in portable devices. Dialog is now uniquely positioned to deliver this without compromising size, performance, power or flexibility. The technology is offered as stand alone devices, monolithically integrated with power management, and as stacked die solutions combined with other portable device SOCs.

'Offering our customers quality sound at ultra low power for their portable devices is one of our new corporate strategic initiatives, which follows the establishment of an audio design centre in Edinburgh late in 2007. I am pleased that today we announced the first of a planned family of products which will drive a new phase of growth for Dialog, further endorsing our claim as Europe's fastest growing and leading mixed signal specialist company,' said Dr Jalal Bagherli, CEO of Dialog Semiconductor.

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Dialog Semiconductor creates energy-efficient, highly integrated, mixed-signal circuits optimised for personal mobile, lighting & display and automotive applications. The company provides flexible and dynamic support, world-class innovation and the assurance of dealing with an established business partner. Customers with a significant contribution to revenue include Sony-Ericsson, Apple, Bosch and TridonicAtco.

With its unique focus and expertise in system power management, Dialog brings decades of experience to the rapid development of integrated circuits for power management, audio, display processing and control. Dialog's processor companion chips are essential for enhancing both the performance of hand-held products and the consumers' multimedia experience. With world-class manufacturing partners, Dialog operates a fabless business model.

Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered near Stuttgart with a global sales, R&D and marketing organisation. In 2008, it had more than $160 million in revenue and was the fastest growing European public semiconductor company, achieving a growth rate of more than 85%. It currently has approximately 300 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange.

Dialog Semiconductor Plc.

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Source: Dialog Semiconductor Plc.

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