"We are excited to introduce Trident's leading multimedia technology and HiDTV PRO product family to the European market with Grundig Elektronik," stated Hungwen Li, Trident's Chief Marketing Officer. "This win is a testament to Trident's continued efforts to extend its premier picture quality product portfolio to engineer the industry's best SoC processors and deliver a high quality digital picture."

"We are pleased to incorporate Trident's DVB-T system software into our HD digital television units," noted Erkan Duysal, Grundig Elektronik's Director -- R&D. "Trident offers superior engineering design support and their HiDTV Pro-FX SoCs, integrated with its leading video processing technology, provide exceptional picture quality. Trident has a best in class engineering team with unparalleled customer service and technical capabilities. We look forward to building our relationship with them in the future."

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Trident's ability to develop and deliver SoC solutions integrating DVB-T system software, and Trident's expectations regarding the market for its products and product introductions in Europe. The forward- looking statements made above are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results could vary materially depending on a number of factors. These risks include, in particular, downturns in the financial markets and the credit industry, Trident's ability to develop and deliver SoC solutions and win in the multimedia and television markets, whether Trident can recapture market share, the impact of Trident's recent workforce reduction, the ability to obtain design wins among major OEMs for Trident's products, and an increasingly competitive environment for Trident's business, including pricing and competitors' new product introductions. Additional factors that may affect Trident's business are described in detail in Trident's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at http://www.sec.gov.

About Grundig Elektronik A.S.

Grundig Elektronik A.S. with headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey is one of Europe's largest TV companies, making some 7 million units a year. Besides its own brands, Grundig (formerly Beko Elektronik) provides original equipment manufacturing, as well as design and research and development services, for other consumer electronics companies. For further information, please visit the company's web site: http://www.bekoelektronik.com/1966.aspx

About Trident Microsystems, Inc.

Trident Microsystems, Inc., with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, designs, develops and markets integrated circuits, or ICs, and associated software for digital media applications, such as digital television, LCD television, or TV, and digital set-top boxes, or STB. Trident's products are sold to a network of OEMs, original design manufacturers and system integrators worldwide. For further information about Trident and its products, please consult the Company's web site: http://www.tridentmicro.com.

NOTE: Trident is a registered trademark of Trident Microsystems, Inc., HiDTV(TM) and DPTV(TM), are trademarks of Trident Microsystems, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SOURCE Trident Microsystems, Inc.

http://www.tridentmicro.com

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MONTREAL, Oct. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting today, the Beyond the Trees exhibition will be presenting the scientific and technological heritage associated with the forestry industry, from the many uses of our forests to the transformation of wood, the management of natural disturbances and sustainable development. Visitors can expect a fascinating walk through the woods!

"The Beyond the Trees exhibition takes us on an unusual stroll through our forests, to explore how they have been influenced by humans down through the years," says Carol Pauzé, Director of Exhibitions at the Montréal Science Centre. "It also illustrates our relationship with them today and our hopes for the future."

During their stroll, visitors will see our forests from the perspectives of First Nations communities, early settlers, governments and forestry companies. They will be able to learn more about the technologies used by the forestry industry and examine first-hand some of the tools used to study trees. For instance, they will see how scientific instruments like stereoscopes and increment borers are employed by experts in geomorphology and dendrochronology for determining and inventorying various forest stands and trees' age and growth. They will also learn about the different elements that destroy our forests, including forest fires and insect pests, in addition to the importance of managing our forest resources in a responsible manner.

There are more than 80 artifacts in the exhibition from the collection of the Canada Science and Technology Museum and 16 on loan from other institutions.

The Beyond the Trees exhibition was produced by the Canada Science and Technology Museum in close collaboration with the Montréal Science Centre and the Musée de la civilisation in Quebec City. It will be open to the public from October 9, 2008 to March 8, 2009.

The Montréal Science Centre thanks its presenting partners Telus, Pfizer and Hydro-Québec.

About the Montréal Science Centre

Since the Montréal Science Centre opened on May 1, 2000, more than five million visitors, including 1,335,000 Quebec students, have participated in its high-quality activities and educational programs, helping to foster young people's interest in careers in science and technology. Today the Montréal Science Centre is one of the leading Canadian cultural institutions. In its young career, the Centre has presented close to thirty exhibitions, some of them to international acclaim, including Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2 during the summer of 2007. In the fall of 2007, the Montréal Science Centre was given a complete makeover, with four fascinating new exhibitions, Imagine, Science 26, Mission Gaïa and idTV.

SOURCE: MONTREAL SCIENCE CENTRE

Clarah Germain, Media Relations, Montréal Science Centre, (514) 283-8085,
cgermain@oldportofmontreal.com

Both the world-class educational program and technology exhibition continue today and tomorrow.

Featured event highlights remaining for general attendees (with the Exhibits PLUS pass) include: a keynote address by Telefonica S.A. Chief Operating Officer Julio Linares Lopez; a plenary panel entitled, "The Impact of IDTV on the Broadband Community," led by Belgacom Vice President of Integrated Media Unit and CEO Belgacom Skynet, for Belgacom TV, Jean-Charles De Keyser; evening networking reception on the exhibition floor; technology theater presentations on the exhibition floor and more.

"In an industry where attendance at tradeshows seems to be falling, indications are that this show is bucking the trends," commented Attendee David Nunes, Connect-World. Belgacom serves as the official host sponsor and BT, France Telecom-Orange, Telecom Italia, and Telefonica S.A. serve as service provider sponsors.

Nearly 200 press and analysts have registered to cover the Broadband World Forum Europe 2008 and all accredited members of the media may still attend with a complimentary, full-conference pass.

The IEC welcomes all industry professionals to register today and tomorrow at the Brussels Expo in Hall 10. Visit http://www.iec.org/events/2008/bbwf/ or contact Lisa Reyes at lreyes@iec.org or +1-312-559-3325.

SOURCE: International Engineering Consortium

International Engineering Consortium 
Lisa Reyes, +1-312-559-3325 
lreyes@iec.org

TCL's iDTVs provide three ways for consumers to watch television programs, significantly expanding available options for Chinese viewers. These include (1) free-to-air terrestrial digital TV in both high-definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) formats; (2) digital cable TV in both HD and SD formats; and (3) traditional analog TV. The new iDTV from TCL also enables Chinese consumers to enjoy digital HD and SD television programs without an additional set-top box.

"As a Chinese leader in home electronics, TCL is an important partner to us. Using our LGS-8G52 demodulator, TCL has incorporated the optimal single-chip solution available in the market, further strengthening its new iDTV offering," said Dr. Yeliang Shan, vice president of sales at Legend Silicon. "With the launch of these high-performance solutions into the GB20600 market, Legend Silicon and TCL strengthen their strategic relationships within the terrestrial digital TV industry."

"The joint road show with Legend Silicon will further deepen the cooperation between us," said Lu Li, deputy general manager of TCL's Multi-media China Business Center. "Together, with the advantages of each company's technologies and expertise, we will be able to better understand the requirements of consumers, promote the iDTV markets and increase sales, helping consumers enjoy the high-definition experience."

At the 2008 China International Consumer Electronics Expo, TCL's full-GB Digital iDTV won a number of prestigious consumer awards, including "2008 China Flat Panel Top 10," "Consumers' Favorite Flat Panel Brand in 2008" and "High-Definition TV Industry Progress in 2008.", In a recent Internet survey by the People's Network about the brand of flat panel TV on which consumers most liked to watch Olympics, TCL's iDTV won the title of "the most popular iDTV."

The 2008 Olympics Games is one of the first major events that resulted in hours of HDTV programming. The Olympics enabled Legend Silicon, TCL and others in the DTV market to demonstrate improved quality and value-added features of the HDTV national terrestrial standard, GB20600-2006.

About Legend Silicon

Legend Silicon Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company that develops technology and application specific semiconductor products (ASSP) for digital broadcasting and broadband transmission. The company's products enable broadband transmission and reception with bandwidth utilization and resilient signal reception. Legend Silicon's products are designed for usage in television sets (high definition and standard definition), set top boxes, portable media players (PMPs), video-enabled cell phones and wireless network interface adapters for PCs. Legend Silicon is headquartered in Fremont, California, and has operations in Shanghai and Beijing, China, where it also maintains a joint DTV Research Center with Tsinghua University in Beijing. To learn more about Legend Silicon, visit http://www.legendsilicon.com.

SOURCE Legend Silicon Corporation

http://www.legendsilicon.com