ICs (Integrated Circuits), Chips, SoCs, Semiconductor Products News

Sony Commercializes World's First Demodulator LSI For DVB-C2
Sep 12, 2011 – Sony (Tokyo: 6758; NYSE: SNE) has announced the commercialization of the world's first demodulator LSI conforming to the DVB-C2 digital cable TV broadcast standard.
News categories: Sony Corp, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVB-C2, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

MaxLinear Debuts MxL600 'Super Radio' Family of 65nm CMOS Tuners
Sep 8, 2011 – MaxLinear (NYSE: MXL) has announced its MxL600 tuner family. The family is currently composed of three devices. The MxL601 for hybrid analog and digital TV tuner applications. The MxL602 for set top boxes, and the MxL605 for automotive applications.
News categories: MaxLinear, Automotive, Cable TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial

STMicroelectronics Reveals Details of World's Most-Powerful Broadband Set-Top Box SoC
Sep 8, 2011 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) has unveiled details of its forthcoming high-performance broadband set-top box system-on-chip IC for home entertainment, codenamed 'Orly'.
News categories: STMicroelectronics, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Trident Announces New Generation of Advanced Set-Top Box SoCs
Sep 7, 2011 – Trident Microsystems (NASDAQ: TRID) has unveiled a new generation of high-performance set-top box (STB) system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed for the worldwide satellite, cable, and IPTV markets.
News categories: Trident Micro, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Sigma Designs Introduces its CG2210 HomePlug AV Chipset
Sep 6, 2011 – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) has unveiled the Sigma Designs CG2210, a new HomePlug AV chipset that delivers HD quality video across electrical wiring inside the home.
News categories: Sigma Designs, Gateway, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

Broadcom Strengthens TV Market with New Satellite Out Door Unit Technology
Sep 6, 2011 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced its entry into the satellite Out Door Unit (ODU) market with its 40nm BCM4550 Full-Band Capture Satellite Channel Stacker solution.
News categories: Broadcom, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, LNB, Satellite, Semiconductor

Broadcom Launches Digital Broadcast Conversion Technology for Global Markets
Sep 6, 2011 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced its 40nm HD Cross-Platform Global Digital TV Transport Adapter (DTA) system-on-a-chip (SoC) product family.
News categories: Broadcom, Cable TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, ISDB-T, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

Broadcom Announces Full-Band Capture for Satellite TV
Sep 6, 2011 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced its Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology for the satellite TV market. Broadcom's BCM4528 FBC Multi Demodulator SoC reduces overall system cost and power in the home.
News categories: Broadcom, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Silicon Labs Targets Next-Generation TV Tuner IC for Massive China TV Market
Aug 22, 2011 – Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has introduced a silicon TV tuner designed to provide an optimal balance of affordable cost and high performance for TV makers in China and Taiwan.
News categories: Silicon Labs, China, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Taiwan