Philips' new DVD+RW reference design helps produce high-quality, low-cost DVD video recorders

Royal Philips Electronics today announced its new Nexperia™ semiconductor reference design, offering one of the industry’s lowest system bill of materials (BOM) for DVD+RW video recorders. According to InStat/MDR, it is estimated that the price range for DVD video recorders will drop below USD $199.00 by the end of 2004, making DVD devices more affordable for everyday consumers. Philips’ new DVD+RW reference design helps consumer electronics manufacturers produce high-quality, low-cost DVD video recorders that align with the market price point for mainstream adoption.