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

NEOTION unveils the T.NERGY flyweight set-top, a Micro MPEG-4 IP box"¦ but with all-in-one Maxi features
Sep 14, 2008 – NEOTION has announced the T.NERGY: the smallest MPEG-4 set-top ever made. Powered by the fully in-house designed NP5+ NEOTION processor, the T.NERGY is a genuine IP box that measures less than 4 inches (7 by 9 cm), and weights only 82 grams.
News categories: NEOTION, Digital TV, IBCShow, IPTV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial

On2 Technologies Unveils New Advanced Video Compression Format
Sep 13, 2008 – On2 (Amex: ONT) has announced the launch of its latest video compression format, On2 VP8. This eighth generation of On2 video is the perfect solution for delivering higher quality video using less data and requiring less system resource for playback.
News categories: On2, Digital TV, IBCShow, Media Player, Mobile, Silicon IP, Streaming

Fujitsu presents comprehensive range of digital broadcasting and set-top box solutions at IBC 2008
Sep 12, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is exhibiting its range of solutions for the broadcast and set-top box (STB) markets for the first time at this weeks IBC exhibition, at the RAI, Amsterdam.
News categories: Fujitsu, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV

Conax to support secure broadcast home cinema via CI+
Sep 12, 2008 – Conax has announced support for CI+ on Conditional Access Modules (CAMs). Conax will be ready to support the upcoming market for advanced HD flat screens with a built in slot for CI+ modules, removing the need for an external set top box.
News categories: Conax, Conditional Access, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Smart TV

STMicroelectronics Boosts Performance and Value for High-Definition Set-Top Boxes, with Next-Generation Decoder IC
Sep 12, 2008 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) has begun sampling the STi7105 high-definition video decoder, with enhancements for higher performance, lower power, and lower bill of materials costs in set-top boxes and home media servers.
News categories: STMicroelectronics, Digital TV, DVR, Home Server, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Irdeto DVB SmartStart Solution Chosen to Protect and Enable Russian TV Time expat DTH service
Sep 12, 2008 – Irdeto (JSE: NPN) has announced that Russian TV Time (RTVT) has selected and begun deployment of the Irdeto DVB SmartStart solution for its direct-to-home (DTH) service for Russian-speakers across the globe.
News categories: Irdeto, RTVT, Conditional Access, Europe, IBCShow, Middleware, Russia, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Latest Pace innovation makes wireless video services viable
Sep 12, 2008 – Pace (LSE:PIC) is introducing its latest innovation in wireless technology at IBC - the Pace Connection Suite - a crucial step in enabling operators to launch viable wireless in-home video services to subscribers.
News categories: Pace plc, DVR, Home Server, IBCShow, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

NEOTION and FASTCOM team up to offer World first CPCM experience in a generic TV-centric Home Network
Sep 12, 2008 – NEOTION and FASTCOM have announced the first CI+/CPCM module combination providing a content protected seamless bridge between networked TV sets and PCs around the Home.
News categories: NEOTION, FASTCOM, Content Protection, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home, Smart TV, Streaming

NEOTION releases the POCKET Plus: the very first secured silicon based Conditional Access CI Module
Sep 12, 2008 – Thanks to Secured Pocket Plus Modules by NEOTION any set-top box or IDTV can scale up to ultra advanced hardware-based conditional access without struggling anymore with either complex and lengthy certification, or production constraints.
News categories: NEOTION, Conditional Access, Digital TV, IBCShow, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV