Broadcast (Cable TV, DTH Satellite, Terrestrial) News

Fresco Microchip Debuts Simply RF™ Silicon Tuner for Global Hybrid TV
Jan 10, 2012 – Fresco Microchip has announced the FM5150A, its silicon tuner for global hybrid terrestrial and cable TV. The FM5150A eliminates the effects of digital noise from microprocessors and digital processing commonly found inside existing designs.
News categories: Fresco Microchip, Cable TV, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

Actiontec and Entropic Communications Launch First Multi-Band MoCA Adapter
Jan 10, 2012 – Actiontec and Entropic (Nasdaq:ENTR) have announced a Multi-band MoCA Network Adapter that supports all three pay TV segments in the same device. The adapter leverages MoCA technology to deliver pay TV services to every corner of the home.
News categories: Actiontec, Entropic Communications, Cable TV, CES2025, IPTV, Satellite, Semiconductor, Smart Home, USA

Broadcom Accelerates Set-Top Box Development by Integrating Comcast's New Reference Design Kit
Jan 10, 2012 – Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) has announced that its connected home STB platforms support the Comcast® (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) Device Software Reference Design Kit (RDK) and tru2way® on-screen guides.
News categories: Broadcom, Comcast, Cable TV, CES2025, Digital TV, RDK, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, USA

MaxLinear Announces Universal Silicon Tuner for Digital Cable and Terrestrial Set-Top Boxes
Jan 10, 2012 – MaxLinear (NYSE: MXL) has announced the MxL603, its next-generation high-performance TV tuner for digital cable and terrestrial set-top box applications.
News categories: MaxLinear, Cable TV, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

Cisco Advances Its Videoscape TV Platform With 'Video in the Cloud'
Jan 10, 2012 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) has announced that Cisco Videoscape™ will now help enable new 'video in the cloud' services that will drive new revenue streams for service providers -- and exciting new video entertainment experiences for consumers.
News categories: Cisco Systems, Cable TV, CES2025, Content Distribution, Gateway, IPTV, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smartphone, Streaming, Tablet

MaxLinear Launches Highest Performance Single-Chip Receiver for ISDB-T Set-Top Boxes
Jan 10, 2012 – MaxLinear (NYSE:MXL) has announced the MxL683, its next-generation high-performance, single-chip receiver for ISDB-T and SBTVD-T terrestrial set-top box applications.
News categories: MaxLinear, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, ISDB-T, SBTVD, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

DISH Introduces Next Generation Whole-Home HD DVR Entertainment System
Jan 9, 2012 – DISH Network (NASDAQ: DISH) has introduced a high definition DVR entertainment system featuring Hopper™ and Joey™. The Hopper HD DVR and accompanying small Joey boxes let DISH customers record, pause, and play back shows from any room in the home.
News categories: DISH Network, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, DVR, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, USA

Myriad to Provide JVM for Comcast tru2way Set-Top Boxes
Jan 9, 2012 – Myriad Group (SIX: MYRN) has announced that it will deliver its Java™ technology for use in Comcast's tru2way set-top software platform to power the Xfinity TV service.
News categories: Myriad Group, Comcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, RDK, Set Top Box, USA

BSkyB Customers to Enjoy 'Augmented TV' Through zeebox Partnership
Jan 9, 2012 – BSkyB (LSE:BSY) has entered into a strategic partnership with zeebox. Launching in the first half of 2012, Sky and zeebox will offer a companion app experience for Sky customers which offers unique 'augmented' TV viewing features.
News categories: BSkyB, zeebox, Apps, Ireland, Satellite, Smartphone, Tablet, UK