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Frontier Silicon has launched its Venice 7 receiver modules, which are compliant with the Europe-wide Profile 1 requirements from WorldDMB and EBU, replacing the Venice 5 module. This multi-mode tuner module uses the Kino 3 baseband processor IC based on an advanced semiconductor-manufacturing-process technology. The chip integrates memory to support DAB, DAB+, DMB-A and FM without the need for an external SDRAM memory. This module includes all interfaces necessary for a fully functional radio: one needs only a power supply, a display, a keypad, an audio amplifier and speakers to complete a product. When configured in master mode, the module includes display options ranging from a 128x64 graphics display with four-line UIs (user interfaces) to an ultra-bright starburst display with a single-line UI. The module may also be configured in slave mode under an external microprocessor control for complex audio systems. This mode is provided with a fully featured software-application interface and host-reference software. Other software features include multi-language support, iPod docking with a secondary display for artist and track name, power-saving features, and an in-the-field firmware-upgrade facility through USB. A fully-qualified radio platform including iPod docking support is also available with the Jupiter 7 production-ready reference platform.