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Silicon Image Introduces New 4K and 3D H.264 Digital Video Decoder IP Core
Dec 15, 2009 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG) has announced the newest member of its IP core family, the cineramIC™ 4K and 3D H.264 digital video decoder, for digital TV (DTV), set-top-box (STB) and camcorder SoCs, as well as professional applications.
News categories: Silicon Image, CES2025, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Silicon IP

Broadcom Becomes First to Ship True Single Chip Blu-ray Disc® Solution
Dec 15, 2009 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced that it is the first silicon provider to ship a true single Blu-ray Disc® chip. The new Broadcom® BCM7630 combines optical front-end and back-end video decoding and display technologies on a single die.
News categories: Broadcom, Blu-ray, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor

Broadcom Announces 1080p Multimedia Processor with Breakthrough Mobile Power-Performance
Dec 15, 2009 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced its next generation multimedia processor that delivers industry leading performance and lower power in the top multimedia categories for mobile devices.
News categories: Broadcom, ICs, Mobile, Semiconductor

NXP Introduces Advanced 3DTV Processor
Dec 14, 2009 – NXP Semiconductors has announced the availability of the PNX5130, the industry's first video co-processor enabling 3DTV, frame-rate conversion (FRC) and local backlight dimming in a single chip.
News categories: NXP, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Smart TV

NXP Sets a Benchmark For Silicon Tuners With the New TDA18272
Dec 10, 2009 – NXP Semiconductors has announced the availability of the TDA18272. The DVB-T2-enabled TDA18272 supports all analog and digital TV standards worldwide, helping TV manufacturers get ready for the next-generation of TV sets
News categories: NXP, ATSC 3, Cable TV, Digital TV, DTMB, DVB-T2, ICs, ISDB-T, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial

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

AMD to demonstrate Blu-Ray Stereoscopic 3D Playback at CES
Dec 7, 2009 – AMD (NYSE: AMD) has announced that it will demonstrate the forthcoming Blu-ray stereoscopic 3D standard at the 2010 International CES, showcasing how consumers will soon get to enjoy high-fidelity 3D entertainment once reserved only for theaters.
News categories: AMD, CyberLink, Blu-ray, CES2025, Digital TV, Media Player, Metaverse, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Streaming

SiTune Corporation Secures Series B Financing with Greenlane Investments
Dec 3, 2009 – SiTune Corporation has announced that it has secured its Series B financing with current investor Greenlane Investments LLC. SiTune will use the proceeds of the new financing for ramping production and grow its international sales infrastructure.
News categories: SiTune, CES2025, Private Equity, Semiconductor, Venture Capital