HSINCHU, Taiwan, July 12, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announces it has joined the Open Handset Alliance. Sharing the same commitment and vision for richer mobile living, the Open Handset Alliance is a partnership of more than 71 global mobile industry leaders aimed to accelerate innovation and offer consumers a richer and connected mobile experience.

Android(TM)* is an innovative platform to enable the best user experience of today's connected world with online multimedia, services and social networking and we are excited to support the mission of the OHA in advancing the adoption of Android(TM) in the market. As an OHA member, MediaTek strives to provide device makers and partners with multimedia-rich chipset solutions, efficient services and experienced technical teams that differentiate our Android(TM)-based solutions, says Jeffrey Ju, GM of MediaTek Wireless Communication Business Unit for Smartphone.

Building on the success in delivering feature-rich multimedia experiences on various mobile platforms, MediaTek enables cost-effective Android(TM)- based smartphones by delivering high-quality; full system solutions that further reduce the barrier to entry for broader world-wide penetration of smartphone products that serve the growing appetite for connected devices. Furthermore, working closely with customers, MediaTek is confident to drive wider adoption of smartphones in new and emerging markets.

*Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code 2454, MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales and research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, Korea, Denmark and England. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com .

Contact: Mingto Yu, CFO Spokesman Tel: +886-3-5670766 Email: service@mediatek.com Website: http://www.mediatek.com

SOURCE: MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: Mingto Yu, CFO Spokesman of MediaTek Inc., +886-3-5670766,service@mediatek.com