Semiconductor (ICs, silicon IP, microchips, …) News

NXP advances digital switchover with new integrated set-top box platform
Mar 17, 2009 – NXP Semiconductors has unveiled the new STB150 system solution, delivering a complete production-ready platform for the fast growing digital cable TV services market. NXP will be demonstrating the STB150 reference design at the CCBN show in Beijing.
News categories: NXP, iPanel, Cable TV, CCBN, China, DVR, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Microtune Showcases Cable, iDTV and Automotive RF Solutions at CCBN International Trade Show in Beijing
Mar 16, 2009 – Reinforcing its support for global customers across cable, digital TV and automotive-entertainment markets, Microtune® (NASDAQ: TUNE) has announced that it is exhibiting its newest radio frequency (RF) silicon technology at the CCBN trade show.
News categories: Microtune, CCBN, China, Semiconductor

VIA VX855 Media System Processor Brings Power-Efficiency to 1080p HD Video Playback
Mar 12, 2009 – VIA Technologies has announced the VIA VX855 Media System Processor (MSP) - an ultra power efficient, all-in-one chipset that addresses the key performance and entertainment requirements of today's small form factor and mobile PC systems.
News categories: VIA Technologies, ICs, Semiconductor, Streaming

NXP Chipset to Power New Amstrad HD DVR
Mar 9, 2009 – NXP has announced that its complete DVB-S2/MPEG-4 digital video recorder (DVR) set-top box (STB) solution has been incorporated in the latest Amstrad (LSE:BSY) DRX780UK HD satellite receiver.
News categories: NXP, Amstrad, Digital TV, DVR, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, UK

NXP and Roku Enable Instant Enjoyment of New Release Movies
Mar 4, 2009 – NXP and Roku have announced their continued collaboration. The Roku digital video player, powered by the PNX8935 multi-format source decoder from NXP, now allows instant streaming access to Amazon Video On Demand.
News categories: NXP, Roku, Digital TV, DVR, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA

Sigma Designs Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results
Mar 4, 2009 – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM) has reported results and business highlights for its fourth fiscal quarter and year ended January 31, 2009. Revenue for fiscal 2009 was $209.2 million, a decrease of 5% from $221.2 million in the previous year.
News categories: Sigma Designs, IPTV, Results, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Siano and Cidana launch first CAS enabled Solution for Chinese Mobile TV PC market
Mar 4, 2009 – Siano Mobile Silicon and Cidana have announced the launch of a CAS solution to receive CMMB broadcast Mobile Digital TV services for PC products in China. The solution is based on a 'Big-Card' (or CI-Module) component and is SARFT-certified.
News categories: Siano Mobile Silicon, Cidana, China, Conditional Access, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor

NXP Semiconductors Announces Fourth Quarter 2008 Results
Mar 3, 2009 – NXP has announced fourth quarter sales of $979 million, a decrease of 21.9% over the third quarter of 2008 and a decrease of 25.6% over fourth quarter 2007, reflecting difficult and deteriorating market conditions towards the end of 2008.
News categories: NXP, Results, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV

Microsoft and NXP to show DVB-T2 Windows Media Center
Feb 26, 2009 – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and NXP are to show a Windows Media Center incorporating a DVB-T2 tuner based on NXP's silicon at DVB World 2009 in Berlin.
News categories: NXP, Microsoft, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Terrestrial