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

Fujitsu Launches SD Multi-Decoder LSI Supporting MPEG-2 & H.264
Nov 27, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has announced the launch of multi-decoder LSI (MB86H01) chips that support decoding of standard definition (SD) MPEG-2 and H.264 video, in particular for SD digital broadcasts in Russia, Eastern Europe and China.
News categories: Fujitsu, China, Digital TV, DVR, ICs, Russia, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

DiBcom teams up with LG to offer a 3G+ touchscreen phone with integrated Mobile TV
Nov 25, 2008 – DiBcom has announced that its latest generation Mobile TV receiver enables free-to-air DVB-T digital TV broadcasts on LG Electronics' (Seoul:066570) new multimedia handset - the LG KB770.
News categories: DiBcom, LG Electronics, Digital TV, Germany, Mobile, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

MediaTek begins CMMB IC shipments
Nov 20, 2008 – Taiwan's MediaTek (Taipei:2454) has begun shipping chips for China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) mobile phones.
News categories: MediaTek, China, Mobile, Semiconductor

CJ Hellovision to Launch Alticast-enabled HD-PVR Service First in Korea
Nov 19, 2008 – CJ Hellovision, one of the largest cable operators in Korea, has announced that it has successfully launched its Alticast-based OCAP HD-PVR service in Korea.
News categories: Alticast, CJ Hellovision, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Korea, Middleware, Semiconductor

SIA Forecast: Semiconductor Sales Slowing
Nov 19, 2008 – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released its annual forecast of global semiconductor sales, projecting the first decline in sales since 2001.
News categories: Semiconductor Industry Association, Market Research, Semiconductor

Sigma Designs Reports Preliminary Revenue Results for Fiscal Third Quarter
Nov 18, 2008 – Sigma Designs® (NASDAQ:SIGM) has reported preliminary revenue would be below prior estimates provided by the Company for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, ended November 1, 2008.
News categories: Sigma Designs, Digital TV, IPTV, Results, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Zoran Ships New HDTV Processor Family With Advanced Audio Processing and Color Management Capabilities
Nov 17, 2008 – Zoran (NASDAQ: ZRAN) has announced that its highly integrated SupraHD® 775 and SupraHD® 785 HDTV processors are shipping to qualified DTV manufacturers supplying the high-volume, cost-sensitive ATSC digital TV market in the U.S.
News categories: Zoran, ATSC 3, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Terrestrial, USA

Actiontec Selects Intellon's HomePlug AV-based ICs for Powerline Networking Option in new ADSL Gateway
Nov 17, 2008 – Intellon (Nasdaq:ITLN) has announced that Actiontec Electronics has selected Intellon's powerline technology for a new ADSL+ home gateway that adds very fast powerline networking to standard Ethernet and wireless options for in-home distribution.
News categories: Intellon, Actiontec, Broadband, Gateway, Semiconductor, Smart Home

Adobe and ARM Accelerate Flash and AIR for ARM Platforms
Nov 17, 2008 – Adobe® Systems (Nasdaq:ADBE) and ARM (LSE:ARM; Nasdaq:ARMH) have announced a technology collaboration to optimize and enable Adobe Flash® Player 10 and Adobe AIR™ for ARM Powered® mobile devices and consumer electronic products.
News categories: Adobe Systems, ARM, Open Screen Project, Digital TV, Media Player, Mobile, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming