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DiBcom Launches ISDB-T Mobile TV Solution in Latin America
Feb 10, 2010 – DiBcom has announced the launch of the DIB10096, a new IC supporting Japanese ISDB-T in Full-Seg and One-Seg as well as European DVB-T, the two most widely used standards in the world today.
News categories: DiBcom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Conditional Access, Digital TV, ICs, ISDB-T, Mobile, SBTVD, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

Blu-ray Chips Overtake Standard DVD Chips in 2009
Feb 10, 2010 – The transition from DVD to Blu-ray is creating a substantial opportunity for Blu-ray semiconductor companies, reports In-Stat. Blu-ray player semiconductor content overtook DVD player semi content for the first time in 2009.
News categories: In-Stat, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, Market Research, Optical Disc Recorder, Semiconductor

NEC Electronics Introduces EMMA Mobile™ EV SoCs for Full HD Portable Audio-Visual Devices
Feb 10, 2010 – NEC Electronics (TSE:6723) has announced the availability of new systems-on-chip (SoCs) in the EMMA Mobile™ series. The EMMA Mobile/EV SoCs are optimized for the portable device market including portable multimedia players and mobile tablets.
News categories: NEC Electronics, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, MWC24, Portable, Semiconductor, Tablet

Fujitsu Develops Compact Frequency-Synthesizer for Terrestrial Digital TV Broadcast Tuners
Feb 10, 2010 – Fujitsu Laboratories has announced the development of a new frequency-synthesizer designed for tuners for terrestrial digital television broadcast reception, paving the way for future development of compact dual-tuners for mobile phones.
News categories: Fujitsu, Digital TV, Mobile, Semiconductor, Silicon IP, Terrestrial

Espial Announces High Performance Browser for Connected TVs
Feb 9, 2010 – Espial® (TSX:ESP) has announced the latest version of its TV Browser product for Connected TVs and Set-Top Boxes. The Espial TV Browser is a platform for Connected TVs with excellent graphic performance, unmatched response time and a great web video experience.
News categories: Espial, IPTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

Broadcom Announces DTA 4.0 Cable Solution for Digital TV Conversion
Feb 8, 2010 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced the industry's first Digital Transport Adapter (DTA) 4.0 system-on-a-chip (SoC) that features an integrated tuner and switchable content protection.
News categories: Broadcom, Cable TV, Digital TV, DOCSIS, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, USA

Western European Tier 1 Operator awards Amino contract for hybrid/OTT media centre
Feb 8, 2010 – Amino Technologies (AIM: AMO.L) has secured a substantial contract with a tier 1 Western European operator to deliver hybrid/OTT Intel®-based media centres to support the operator's new broadband TV service.
News categories: Amino, Intel Corp, Digital TV, IPTV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

Digital Set-Top Boxes Designed by Promwad Announced at CSTB-2010 Expo in Moscow
Feb 3, 2010 – Promwad electronics design center has announced a number of custom designed STB solutions based on STMicroelectronics' silicon at the 12th International CSTB-2010 Expo that takes place on February 2-4 in Moscow, Crocus Expo.
News categories: Promwad, CSTB, Middleware, Russia, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Entropic Communications Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Results
Feb 3, 2010 – Entropic Communications (Nasdaq:ENTR) has reported results for the period ended December 31, 2009. Entropic reported fourth quarter net revenues of $35.1 million, an increase of 19% compared to $29.5 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2008.
News categories: Entropic Communications, Home Server, LNB, Results, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home