ALPS Develops and Commences Mass Production of “TDGW9 Series” DAB/DAB+/DMB–A Tuner for Automobiles

Industry’s Smallest, Supporting Digital Radio Standards Popular in Europe and Elsewhere

Duesseldorf, Germany, June 13, 2012 – ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH has developed the TDGW9 Series DAB*1/DAB+*2/DMB–A*3 tuner for automobiles. Mass production is already underway. Radio makes going for a drive so much more enjoyable. Like television, use of digital technology for radio is advancing, allowing digital audio transmission. Digital radio is spreading around the world. Digital radio specifications differ from country to country. For example, ISDB–Tsb is used in Japan, HD Radio in the United States, and DAB in Europe. Interest in digital radio is particularly high in Europe where the use of multiple standards to enhance services and legislation on the installation of digital radio receivers is progressing. ALPS Electric, responding quickly to trends within the European market, has developed and commenced mass production of the TDGW9 Series DAB/DAB+/DMB–A tuner for automobiles. Despite being the industry’s smallest at 45.0 × 30.0 × 9.0mm, the tuner supports three broadcasting standards—DAB, DAB+, and DMB–A. The product is also an “All-in-one” type module, incorporating firmware to match individual customer requirements. This helps equipment manufacturers to shorten the time it takes to develop software. For the TDGW9 Series, RF circuit technology and design know-how acquired by ALPS over the years were used to optimize circuit design. Besides achieving a compact size, ALPS managed to reduce interference between circuits and realize both low noise and high sensitivity. In addition, tuning support provided for the installed firmware enables compatibility with a wide range of receiving environments. ALPS is continually working to strengthen its design and development capabilities. In July 2011, ALPS opened a new EMC Evaluation Center at its Furukawa Plant (Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture), establishing systems for evaluating RF characteristics under actual usage conditions. *1 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting): A digital radio specification developed for the EU by EUREKA (a common European framework for advanced technology). It is mainly used in Europe. *2 DAB+: A specification improving on DAB by expanding types of data received, including text data, and enhancing sound quality. *3 DMB–A (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting – Audio): A digital broadcasting specification for mobile devices launched in Korea in 2005. Features Industry's smallest, supporting digital radio standards popular in Europe and elsewhere The industry's smallest size at 45.0 × 30.0 × 9.0mm. Built-in DAB/DAB+/DMB–A decoder. Original firmware for OEM. Additional decoders can be added to support multiple profiles. Principal Applications Car navigation and audio systems, and other automotive equipment Specifications Product name TDGW9 Series Dimensions (W × D × H) 45.0mm x 30.0mm x 9.0mm Supply voltage 3.3V Audio output I2S Data output SPI Receiving frequency 163 to 1240MHz (BAND III) 1452 to 1492MHz (L–BAND) Interface I2C Mount type Vertical / Horizontal More information on the new product

ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. ALPS Electric (Tokyo: 6770) is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electronic components for mobile devices, home electronics, vehicles and industrial equipment. With the philosophy of “Perfecting the Art of Electronics” ALPS Electric supplies over 40,000 different components to about 2,000 companies all over the world. For more information, visit www.alps.com. ALPS ELECTRIC EUROPE GmbH, a subsidiary of ALPS Electric Co., Ltd., was established in 1979. Since 1989 the European Head Office has been located in Düsseldorf, where a team of specialists works in Sales, Marketing, and Product Engineering. The activities of our branch offices in Munich, Paris, Milton Keynes, Gothenburg, and our sales office in Milan are coordinated from Düsseldorf.