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Irdeto Launches Universal Client Software-Only CA Solution for One-Way DVB Networks
Apr 21, 2009 – Irdeto has announced the launch of the Irdeto Conditional Access (CA) System with Universal Client designed to meet the needs of broadcasters who require a content security solution that is easily integrated with a wide variety of low-cost devices.
News categories: Irdeto, Conditional Access, Content Protection, Digital TV, NABShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Software

Entropic Communications MoCA Solutions Selected by Cox Communications
Apr 21, 2009 – Entropic Communications (Nasdaq:ENTR) has announced that Cox Communications is adopting MoCA technology for high-performance delivery of HD video and other multimedia content into the connected home.
News categories: Entropic Communications, Cox Communications, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, USA

Broadcom Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
Apr 21, 2009 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Net revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was $853.4 million, a decrease of 24.2% compared with the $1.127 billion reported for the fourth quarter of 2008
News categories: Broadcom, Results, Semiconductor

DiBcom partners with Solaris Mobile for DVB-SH launch
Apr 20, 2009 – DiBcom has announced that it has entered into an agreement with the satellite-based service Solaris Mobile. Solaris Mobile will provide mobile television and in-vehicle entertainment, information and communication services across Europe.
News categories: DiBcom, Solaris Mobile, Digital TV, Europe, Mobile, Satellite, Semiconductor

NXP to Integrate Adobe Flash Platform into its STB Platforms
Apr 20, 2009 – NXP Semiconductors has announced support for the Adobe® (Nasdaq:ADBE) Flash® Platform for the Digital Home. The optimized implementation of Flash technology is expected to be supported on NXP's IP STB platforms, the STB225 and STB222.
News categories: NXP, Adobe, Media Player, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming

Adobe Extends Flash Platform to Digital Home
Apr 20, 2009 – Adobe Systems (Nasdaq:ADBE) has announced an optimized implementation of the Adobe® Flash® Platform that delivers high definition (HD) video and rich applications to Internet-connected TVs, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players and other CE devices.
News categories: Adobe Systems, Open Screen Project, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Media Player, NABShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming

Expway and LG demonstrate mobile TV reference design at NAB 2009
Apr 20, 2009 – Two leading players in the nascent ATSC Mobile Digital Television (DTV) market have demonstrated an end-to-end, standards-based reference design aimed at accelerating the rollout of this promising technology.
News categories: Expway, LG Electronics, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, Semiconductor, USA

LG Plans Mass Production of ATSC Mobile Digital TV Chips
Apr 17, 2009 – LG Electronics (KSE: 066570.KS) has announced that mass production of mobile digital television (DTV) receiver ICs will begin in June, setting the stage for widespread availability to the industry for a range of new consumer electronics products.
News categories: LG Electronics, Digital TV, Mobile, NABShow, Semiconductor, USA

Sigma Media Processors Power Celrun IPTV Set-Top Boxes Across Korea
Apr 15, 2009 – Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM) has announced that Sigma's highly integrated SMP8654 media processors will be used to power Celrun's TD-1100 set-top box (STB) which has been selected by telecom provider LG Dacom to be deployed throughout Korea.
News categories: Sigma Designs, Celrun, LG Dacom, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Semiconductor, Set Top Box