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Zenverge and MaxLinear Launch Cable-to-IP Video Gateway for Multiscreen Service Distribution
Sep 6, 2012 – MaxLinear (NYSE:MXL) has announced that it has teamed up with Zenverge to create a highly integrated four-channel cable-to-IP video gateway capable of streaming high-quality video content to tablet and smartphone devices.
News categories: Cable TV, Gateway, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Smartphone, Tablet

ALi-Panasonic partnership produces DVB-T2 STB solution
Sep 6, 2012 – ALi Corporation (TPE:3041) has announced that it has joined forces with Panasonic's (NYSE:PC; Tokyo:6752) Semiconductor Business Group to begin mass production of a DVB-T2 STB solution in the third quarter of 2012.
News categories: ALi Corp, Panasonic, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

Logiways Licenses Cryptography Research CryptoFirewall™ Security Technology
Sep 5, 2012 – Cryptography Research (NASDAQ:RMBS) and LOGIWAYS have announced that Logiways has licensed CryptoFirewall™ security core technology developed by Cryptography Research to help build advanced solutions protecting video delivery revenue streams.
News categories: Cryptography Research, Logiways, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Licensing, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Silicon IP

Sigma Designs Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results
Sep 5, 2012 – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) has reported results for its second fiscal quarter ended July 28, 2012. Net revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was $68.3 million, up $21.6 million, or 46%, from $46.7 million reported for the same period last year.
News categories: Sigma Designs, IPTV, Results, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

Alticast Launches Innovative Home Gateway Solution at IBC 2012
Sep 5, 2012 – Alticast has announced the European launch of its hybrid Home Gateway solution at IBC 2012. The solution enables operators to deliver home entertainment experiences securely to any screen in the home.
News categories: Alticast, Gateway, IBCShow, Middleware, Semiconductor

STMicroelectronics introduces tiny secure set-top box chip
Sep 5, 2012 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) has extended its portfolio with a set-top box device that opens up new application scenarios. Housed in a 23x23mm package, the STiH205 SoC is optimized for applications that demand the smallest footprint and minimum bill of materials.
News categories: STMicroelectronics, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Amino selects Celeno WiFi IC for Set-Top Box After-Market
Sep 5, 2012 – Amino Communications (AIM: AMO) and Celeno Communications have announced that Amino's A140/A540 set-top boxes (STBs) will now be complemented by a Wi-Fi USB solution using Celeno's video-grade Wi-Fi technology.
News categories: Celeno, Amino, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

HEVC Compliance Streams at IBC 2012
Sep 4, 2012 – Allegro DVT has announced the immediate availability of its HEVC compliance test suites. HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) is the next generation video standard, currently being developed by the JCT-VC team.
News categories: Allegro DVT, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor

DiBcom Launches Digital TV & Radio Chip for Automotive Head Units
Sep 4, 2012 – DiBcom has announced a new circuit dedicated to head units, for Mobile TV and Digital Radio integration into Automobiles. The chip supports all active digital TV formats in the World such as ISDB-T; DVB-T; DAB/DAB+; T-DMB, CMMB and CTTB; ATSC and ATSC M/H.
News categories: DiBcom, ATSC 3, Automotive, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, ISDB-T, Mobile, Semiconductor, Terrestrial