Cap-xx Regulatory News (CPX)

19 Sep 2007 16:14

CAP-XX Limited (LSE:CPX) today announced that Design News hasnamed its supercapacitor-based BriteSound(TM) Power Architecture formusic phones as a finalist in the 2007 Golden Mousetrap Awards.Specifically, the thin CAP-XX HS206 supercapacitor was selected in theelectronics category for its ability to overcome power limitations ina mobile phone and deliver a richer music experience. £ In CAP-XX's BriteSound Power Architecture, a supercapacitordelivers five-watt (W) power bursts which double audio power forrich-sounding music with a strong bass beat, and eliminate thedistortion caused by wireless transmissions while listening to music. £ "We are honored that Design News has nominated our supercapacitorsfor this award," said CAP-XX CEO Anthony Kongats. "This achievementrecognizes our dedication to developing unique power solutions formobile devices, which continue to shrink in size but increase infunctionality." £ BriteSound is the second CAP-XX BritePower architecture for mobilephones, joining the BriteFlash solution in which a supercapacitorpowers high-brightness LED flash. £ CAP-XX is working with key mobile-phone manufacturers and expectsthe first designs that are power-boosted by its supercapacitors to hitthe market in 2008. £ CAP-XX BriteSound(TM) Power Architecture for Music Phones: £ As MP3-ready handsets grow in popularity, consumers want aniPod-quality audio experience without the distortion that interruptsmusic when the phone has to handle other peak-power functions. £ In a BriteSound phone, a thin, 0.55-farad, 85-milliohm CAP-XXHS206 supercapacitor delivers 5W power-bursts to drive peak-powerfunctions such as music audio and LED flash. The battery can then besized to cover the phone's average audio power needs, recharging thesupercapacitor between bursts. £ The supercapacitor powers the audio amplifier at 5 volts (V),compared to 3.6V from a battery alone, thereby doubling peak audiopower for full-sounding music with a strong bass beat. £ The supercapacitor also eliminates the distortion that interruptsmusic during wireless transmissions, by handling the peak-power needsof the RF Power Amplifier. £ For more on BriteSound, including three tests comparing audioquality and power in typical mobile-phone audio circuits:http://www.cap-xx.com/news/BriteSoundPowerArchitecture.htm £ About Design News: £ Design News, founded in 1946, is the leading technical resourcefor design engineers, who create everything from planes, trains andautomobiles to cellular phones, medical devices, and, just about everyother product on the planet. For more information, visit:http://www.designnews.com/ £ About CAP-XX: £ CAP-XX Ltd. is a world leader in the design and manufacture ofthin, flat supercapacitors and power architectures for portableelectronic devices. Supercapacitors resolve the power and performancelimitations of batteries, bridging the gap between the power demandedand that available from a battery. £ CAP-XX supercapacitors enable manufacturers to make smaller,thinner, longer-running portable electronics such as cell phones,PDAs, PMPs and medical devices. The company, which is listed on theAlternative Investment Markets (AIM) in London, is based in Sydney,Australia, has additional production facilities in Malaysia, and salesoffices in the UK and USA. For more information, visithttp://www.cap-xx.com or email sales@cap-xx.com. Copyright Business Wire 2007