CML Micro’s receiver product portfolio accelerates DRM’s mission to enable modern, efficient digital radio services across the nation of India, from low-cost affordable receivers, to true mobile phone integration
Maldon, UK - 30 January 2026. CML Micro, a leading developer of mixed-signal, RF, and microwave semiconductors for global communications markets, is co-exhibiting with the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) Consortium at BES Expo 2026, taking place in New Delhi, India, from 29–31 January. CML Micro can be found at booth B3 situated in Hall 12A.
Alongside other consortium partners, CML Micro is championing DRM efforts to promote a unified digital radio standard for India, aligned with the consortium’s “One Nation, One Standard” vision for digital broadcast services. As national policymakers are evaluating future radio delivery options, DRM is demonstrating a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective pathway to FM radio digitisation which secures Indian technical sovereignty.
Within the DRM ecosystem, CML Micro’s DRM1000, (a turnkey broadcast receiver module) serves as a key enabling platform for a range of digital radio applications. Its low-cost, high-performance capabilities underpin a wide range of DRM-enabled devices, providing manufacturers and system integrators with a reliable hardware foundation for implementing digital broadcast services across consumer, automotive, and portable radio platforms. In addition, CML’s fully released and available CMX918 radio tuner IC offers the worlds lowest power most highly integrated device for digital broadcast radio integration in mobile phone and Smartphone platforms.
The DRM1000 receiver module has also been commercially deployed in India, underpinning the world’s first affordable personal DRM portable radio, the N88i. This revolutionary receiver was developed by CML customer Solar Grove Solutions providing a full range of DRM features in a highly compact form factor with long battery life at a very affordable price.
“We are very excited to be launching this affordable, high-quality DRM receiver, with emergency warning capability, which is made in India. We are grateful for the collaboration and assistance from CML throughout the development and the engineering expertise from Alongside Tech,” says, CEO of Solar Grove Solutions, Joel Templeton. “I truly believe the N88 is a game changer for DRM.”
DRM services are already mainstream across the Indian subcontinent, enabling more than 900 million people to receive regional and nationwide digital radio broadcasts. In parallel, over 13 million vehicles are equipped with DRM receivers, supporting advanced in-vehicle radio services and enhanced listener experiences.
Beyond audio services, DRM seamlessly integrates with Journaline, the internationally standardised text information service for DRM. Journaline enables access to feature-rich, interactive content such as news, sports, weather and flight updates, programme information, radio-based education, and emergency early-warning messages on smartphones and portable radios, without requiring internet access.
“Our compact, low-power, high-performance receiver portfolio enables manufacturers to deliver standards-compliant DRM devices more quickly and at a lower total system cost,” says Matthew Phillips, Product Line Director for Broadcast and Maritime, at CML Micro. “This supports sustainable, scalable rollout of digital radio services to millions of people over large distances; whilst supporting the national ‘Made in India’ objectives.
Senior representatives from many of the members of the DRM Consortium, including CML Micro, will be available for discussions throughout the event.
