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

Microtune Introduces Receiver Chip For Worldwide Digital TV Markets
Dec 10, 2009 – Microtune (NASDAQ: TUNE) has introduced a world-standard radio frequency (RF)-to-baseband IC, based on a new, highly integrated silicon architecture, that delivers uncompromised TV receiver performance at a compelling new price point.
News categories: Microtune, ATSC 3, Cable TV, Digital TV, DTMB, DVB-T2, ICs, ISDB-T, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial

MaxLinear ISDB-T 1-Seg Diversity Tuner Improves Mobile TV Reception without External Antenna
Dec 7, 2009 – MaxLinear has announced the MxL751SM, its high performance single-chip diversity tuner and ISDB-T 1-Segment (1-Seg) demodulator for mobile and portable TV applications.
News categories: MaxLinear, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, Semiconductor

ZiiLABS Introduces 1080p Blu-ray Quality Handheld Media Processor
Nov 9, 2009 – ZiiLABS (SIN:C76) has announced the ZMS-08, its media-rich applications processor that brings 1080p Blu-ray quality H.264 decode to low-power connected devices such as web tablets, netbooks, connected TVs, video conferencing systems and home media hubs.
News categories: ZiiLABS, Digital TV, ICs, Portable, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

C2 Microsystems Announces CC1200 Full HD Media Processor device family
Nov 4, 2009 – Addressing emerging CE applications and the increasing demand for high-definition content, C2 Microsystems has introduced the CC1200 Full HD Media Processor family for broadband-connected set-top box and digital TV applications.
News categories: C2 Micro, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, Placeshifting, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

VIA Introduces New VIA Nano 3000 Series Processors
Nov 3, 2009 – VIA Technologies has introduced its VIA Nano 3000 Series processors, bringing enhanced digital media performance, including support for flawless playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD video, to Windows 7 notebook and all-in-one desktop PC markets.
News categories: VIA Technologies, ICs, Semiconductor, Streaming

Broadcom Announces HD Cable STB SoC With Integrated MoCA®
Oct 27, 2009 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced its Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)-integrated BCM7125 and BCM7119 single-chip, multi-format HD DOCSIS® 2.0 compatible SoCs for the next evolution of the North American connected home.
News categories: Broadcom, Cable TV, CableTecExpo, Digital TV, DOCSIS, DVR, ICs, Middleware, North America, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

Marvell Launches ARMADA Application Processor Family
Oct 19, 2009 – Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) has announced the ARMADA™ family of processors. The ARMADA 1000 series is focused on enabling connected full-HD consumer devices, offering networked applications at mainstream price points.
News categories: Marvell, Digital TV, ICs, Portable, Semiconductor, Streaming

SiTune Unveils Mobile DVB-T Demodulator Exceeding MBRAI Specification
Oct 19, 2009 – SiTune has announced a state of the art and revolutionary mobile DVB-T demodulator IC. STN-10D3000 is a highly integrated mobile DVB-T demodulator that exceeds MBRAI performance specification with excellent Doppler performance.
News categories: SiTune, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, Portable, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

GCT Semiconductor Develops Single-Chip T-DMB Receiver with Integrated DC/DC Converter
Oct 19, 2009 – GCT® Semiconductor has announced its mobile TV receiver, GDM7024, a high performance single-chip receiver with built-in DC/DC converter, specifically developed for the T-DMB market in Korea.
News categories: GCT Semiconductor, Digital TV, ICs, Korea, Mobile, Semiconductor