Sigma Designs

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 5, 2016) - CES LAS VEGAS--Sigma Designs ® (NASDAQ : SIGM ), a leading provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for Smart TV, Internet of Things for Smart home, media connectivity and IP-based set-top-boxes (STBs), today announced ITS2X has selected Sigma Designs' Z-Wave, new G.hn CG5321 and SMP8758 chipsets for their G-Connex Entertainment and Networking device.

G.hn technology offers a single, broadly supported standard for connecting networked devices over any existing wired infrastructure in the home. With the rapid expansion of 4K (Ultra-high Definition) content and the ubiquity of multi screens in the home, the need for a robust, high throughput home networking fabric is more demanding than ever. The ability to deliver dependable coverage in real home environments that are plagued with interference obstacles such as surge protectors and appliances and the congestion challenges of MDUs is becoming essential for service providers to meet their customer's requirements.

The G-Connex combines the features of a streaming device with the robust transmission rates that Ultra-HD 4K will require. The matchbox size unit plugs directly into a wall socket and connects with a monitor or television via HDMI. It comes preloaded with an Android operating system but is capable of running Linux as well. From there a user can install any of the 1 million apps available to access movies, games, communications and other operation functions.

"Sigma was an ideal partner for our product," said ITS2X President, Ira Shorter. "The Sigma chipset delivers the speed and reliability we were looking for on our latest entertainment and networking product. We think our new G-Connex home streaming/networking device will be just the answer consumers are looking for to accommodate the latest streaming media and Home Automation needs."

G.hn Prime™ takes advantage of on-chip acceleration engines and algorithms to move data at up to three times the speed of the next-closest competitor's product under TCP protocol which is the dominant delivery protocol for today's streaming content. G.hn Prime is available as a firmware update included with Sigma's CG5300 and CG5200 chipsets.

In addition to the G.hn Prime, G-Connex also uses Sigma's Z-Wave Smart home Internet of Things (IoT) technology allowing home control functionality such as lighting and appliance control. There are over 1500 interoperable Z-Wave devices are in the market today from hundreds of different manufacturers which makes Z-Wave the market leader in smart home IoT.

The G-Connex utilizes Sigma Design's SMP8758 media processor to decode HEVC's Main-10 profile supporting the content industry's move to lower bit rate video at resolutions up to 4K. The HDMI video output is protected by HDCP2.2 for secure copy protection. The strong combination of CPU, GPU and SDK allows for a powerful middleware framework deployment for OTT and IPTV streaming services.

Sigma Designs will showcase G.hn Prime and ITX G-Connex at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show, January 6-9 in Suite 2991 at the Westgate.
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About Sigma Designs
Sigma Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ : SIGM ) is a world leader in enabling smart home convergence. The company designs and builds the essential semiconductor technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's leading IPTV set-top boxes, Smart TV, connected media players, Internet of Things (IoT) for smart home devices and residential gateways and whole home media connectivity.

Sigma Designs, Secure Media Processor, and the Sigma Designs logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sigma Designs, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are believed to be trademarks of their respective owners.

About ITZ2X
ITS2X Has been involved in the business and consumer electronics industry for over 15 years. From computing to internet content delivery and communications the company has worked to develop unique products in this popular and competitive category.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements about the anticipated features and benefits of Sigma's products and solutions. Actual results may vary materially due to a number of factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions, including the rate of adoption for Sigma's G.hn Prime technology, Z-Wave Smart home Internet of Things (IoT) technology, CG5321 and SMP8758 media processors, Sigma's ability to deploy and achieve market acceptance for Sigma's other products in its target markets, the ability of its SoC products and technologies to compete with other products or technologies in these markets as well as other risks that are detailed from time to time in Sigma's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, see Sigma's recent quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available online and by request from Sigma, Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Sigma undertakes no obligation to publicly release or otherwise disclose the result of any revision to these forward-looking statements that may be made as a result of events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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