SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA , - January 30, 2006 Power Analog Microelectronics (PAM), a developer of Class-D digital audio amplifiers and innovative power management semiconductors, today announced the introduction of six Class-D audio amplifiers, including the new 2 Watt family, and expands its 1.2 Watt product offerings.

The four PAM8x02 products are new additions to the family of class-D audio amplifiers from PAM, and they deliver 2W into an 8-ohm load, at less than 10% THD+Noise, with efficiencies of over 85%. Only one input coupling capacitor per channel is needed in the external circuit. The PAM8102 is a mono Class-D audio amplifier housed in an 8-pin SOP, while the PAM8202 is a stereo Class-D audio amplifier packaged in an 8-pin SOP. The PAM8302 is a mono Class-D audio amplifier with mute/enable function and is housed in an 8-pin SOP, while the PAM8402 is a stereo Class-D audio amplifier with mute/enable function and is packaged in a 14-pin SOP.

"With the introduction of the PAM8x02 series of 2W Class-D digital audio amplifiers, PAM continues to expand its product offerings to the rapidly growing market where high-performance, highly efficient and energy saving solutions are critical to meet customers demand for next generation products,", said Johnston Chen, President and CEO of PAM. "In the past, Class-D products have been prohibitively expensive; however, our cost-effective approach has made it possible to deliver Class-D solutions at competitive price points approaching the more traditional Class-AB products."

The company also extends its PAM8x01 series, the 1.2 Watt family of products, with the introduction of PAM8301 (mono) and PAM8401 (stereo) Class-D audio amplifier, both with mute/enable functions in an 8-pin SOP package. All six products introduced today are ideal for applications such as cellular phones, MP3, PMP, portable-DVD, GPS navigation, powered speakers and other portable electronic devices.

About Power Analog Microelectronics
Power Analog Microelectronics, Inc. (PAM), established in 2004, focuses on advanced analog, mixed-signal and power management integrated circuits. PAM was founded in Silicon Valley by industry veterans, technologists and design experts in the analog and power IC fields. PAM has set up technical support centers in Shangha, Shenzhen and Taipei.