Frontier Silicon launches new digital radio module

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5 September 2014

Toumaz Limited

Frontier Silicon launches next generation digital radio module

Toumaz Limited (AIM: TMZ, 'Toumaz', or 'the Group'), a pioneer in ultra-low power wireless semiconductor technology, announces that Frontier Silicon, its consumer audio division, has launched Verona 2, a new DAB digital radio module based on its 4th generation Kino 4 chip.

The Verona 2 module is the world's first digital radio solution based on a chip which integrates RF, baseband, application processor, audio decode and DAC functionality on a single piece of silicon. This technology is the product of two years' development and builds on earlier generations of Frontier Silicon's Kino chip series, the world's best-selling digital radio solutions - with over 20 million units sold.

The key benefits of Verona 2 are:

· 50% lower power consumption than Verona 1

· enhanced performance and functionality

· lower cost than previous solutions

· modular form factor providing short time to market

· UK Digital Tick compliant

The Verona 2 module will power all major categories of consumer DAB digital radio devices - in particular, portable radios (with entry level models retailing at under $30), clock radios, docks, home audio systems and radio receivers with Bluetooth connectivity.

Anthony Sethill, CEO of Toumaz, said:

"Digital radio is making strong international advances. As the global market matures, it is critical that technology solutions continue to drive this progress.

"With Verona 2, we have delivered a solution with lower cost, greatly reduced power consumption and improved performance - whilst retaining the reliability that is a hallmark of Frontier's solutions."

Enquiries:

Toumaz Limited +44 (0)20 7391 0630

Anthony Sethill, Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Apps, Chief Financial Officer

Instinctif Partners +44 (0)20 7457 2020

Adrian Duffield/Chantal Woolcock

About Toumaz (www.toumaz.com)

Toumaz Limited is a pioneer in low-power, wireless semiconductor and software technologies for healthcare and consumer audio. The Group has two divisions, Sensium Healthcare and Frontier Silicon. Sensium Healthcare develops wireless solutions for patient monitoring. Frontier Silicon provides chip, modules and software for digital radio and connected audio devices.

For more information, see http://www.frontier-silicon.com