and “TI and e.Digital are driving the proliferation of robust, feature rich, and cost effective digital music players based on e.Digital’s proprietary MicroOS and our DA family of processors,” noted Chris Schairbaum, business manager of the Portable Audio and Infotainment business unit at Texas Instruments. “e.Digital’s expertise in developing new products that incorporate the latest technology make them a highly valuable partner.”

“e.Digital has selected TI processors for many of our products,” said Atul Anandpura, e.Digital’s senior vice president of engineering. “The ease of integration into our proprietary technology platforms and the exceptional audio quality of TI’s DA family of processors enhances and differentiates our OEM branded products.”

Representatives of e.Digital and Texas Instruments will be available to answer questions during the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show at TI’s booth (# 9011) in the Las Vegas Convention Center.