Philips Targets Car Infotainment.

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Consumer electronics giant Royal Philips Electronics today expanded its Nexperia family, introducing the first product in its Nexperia automotive media processor line.

The PNX9106 targets infotainment systems, featuring an ARM core and a dedicated audio DSP plus a wide range of peripherals. Specifically, the chip takes aim at next-generation media formats that integrate digital rights management technology.

The chip, said Philips, enables secure streaming of content from Windows Media Player-based devices into the car. Using Microsoft's link protection technology, consumers will be able to playback music from their portable media player via a USB port on to their in-car stereo. PNX9106 also supports connectivity through Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

"With our expertise in both the consumer electronics and automotive industries, Philips is well positioned to enable advanced car infotainment systems that are attractive to the consumer, but also meet the design and product life cycle constraints of the automotive industry," said Joep Thomassen, Philips Semiconductors director of marketing strategy for car entertainment systems, in a statement. "The flexibility and processing power of our Nexperia solutions are ideal building blocks for systems that deliver the full potential of car infotainment today, and in the future."

The PNX9106 Nexperia chip integrates seamlessly with existing Philips DSP-based car radio platforms such as SAF7730 + TEF6730, allowing for upgrade from existing AM/FM designs. The chip will be available in Q3 2006; samples are available now.