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Dirac Research and STMicroelectronics to Deliver Extended Sound Performance in Ultra Thin TVs
Jan 6, 2011 – Dirac Research has announced its collaboration with STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM). The aim is to bring hi-fi class sound to flat-screen TVs by including Dirac HD Sound™ audio-correction IP in ST's digital TV SoCs (System on a Chip).
News categories: STMicroelectronics, Dirac Research, Semiconductor, Silicon IP, Smart TV

Digital Keystone Demonstrates Expanded Gateway Connectivity with Live TV Services on Multiple Client Devices at CES
Jan 6, 2011 – Digital Keystone has announced an increased level of integration between the Digital Keystone Maelstrom distributed gateway software and the Intel® (NASDAQ: INTC) Atom™ processor CE4200.
News categories: Digital Keystone, Intel Corp, CES2025, Content Protection, Gateway, Middleware, Placeshifting, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

Synerchip's DiiVA ICs Power Affordable Home Entertainment Network Solutions at CES
Jan 6, 2011 – Synerchip will demonstrate DiiVA™ devices powered by its DiiVA 1.1 semiconductors at 2011 CES. On display are digital televisions from Hisense, Konka, LG, Skyworth and TCL -- all using Synerchip's SC6010™ DiiVA Receiver IC.
News categories: Synerchip, Blu-ray, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV

Zoran Demonstrates New Connected, Full HD and 3D Solutions for DTVs, Set-Top Boxes, Digital Cameras and Printers at CES 2011
Jan 6, 2011 – Zoran (NASDAQ: ZRAN) has announced that it is demonstrating its newest digital entertainment and digital imaging platforms and technologies, including silicon tuner and demodulator solutions, for consumer electronics manufacturers at CES 2011.
News categories: Zoran, Blu-ray, CES2025, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV

ACCESS Enhances NetFront™ Series to Support Android™ OS for DTVs and Set-Top Boxes
Jan 6, 2011 – ACCESS (TOKYO: 4813) has announced that it has enhanced its NetFront™ series to support the Android™ OS for DTVs and STBs, implementing its NetFront Browser and NetFront™ Living Connect applications on Sigma Designs' (NASDAQ: SIGM) SMP8656 Secure Media Processor™.
News categories: ACCESS CO, Sigma Designs, MIPS Technologies, Android TV, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Silicon IP, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

SiBEAM Showcases Growing Ecosystem of 60GHz-Based WirelessHD Products and Reveals Next Generation Solutions at CES 2011
Jan 6, 2011 – SiBEAM will showcase the growing ecosystem of 60GHz-based WirelessHD products at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2011), which begins today. SiBEAM will also demonstrate its third generation WirelessHD technology.
News categories: SiBEAM, CES2025, Mobile, Portable, Semiconductor, Smart Home, Smart TV

Trident Continues to Build a Complete Ecosystem Around the Connected TV By Partnering with the Leading Online Service Providers
Jan 6, 2011 – Trident Microsystems (Nasdaq: TRID) has announced that the VUDU Movie Service, along with VUDU Apps, has been integrated onto Trident's DTV platform.
News categories: Trident Micro, VUDU, Digital TV, Media Player, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Streaming

D2 Technologies Collaborates with Freescale on Android-based Reference Design with HD Video Call Capability
Jan 6, 2011 – D2 Technologies has announced the availability of a new multimedia processor/software solution based on i.MX technology from Freescale. The platform offers a production-ready solution for devices delivering high definition voice and IP video calling.
News categories: D2 Technologies, Freescale, CES2025, Middleware, Semiconductor

Trident Microsystems Ships 100 Millionth Set-Top Box Chipset Powered by ARM Technology
Jan 6, 2011 – Trident Microsystems (NASDAQ: TRID) and ARM (LSE: ARM; Nasdaq: ARMH) have announced the shipment of the 100 Millionth set-top box (STB) chipset to OEM customers for use in satellite, cable, and IPTV applications.
News categories: Trident Micro, ARM, CES2025, Market Research, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Silicon IP