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NVIDIA Introduces APX 2500--The World's Lowest Power, High-Definition Computer on a Chip
Feb 11, 2008 – NVIDIA has introduced the NVIDIA® APX 2500, a breakthrough applications processor that enables intuitive 3D user interfaces and engaging high-definition video on connected Windows Mobile phones.
News categories: NVIDIA, Digital TV, ICs, Mobile, MWC24, Semiconductor

Infineon Technologies Chooses On2 For Video Codecs
Feb 11, 2008 – On2 Technologies (Amex: ONT) has announced that Infineon Technologies AG (FSE/ NYSE: IFX) has signed a multiple use license agreement for integrating the On2's latest Hantro video accelerators.
News categories: On2, Infineon, 5G, Mobile, Semiconductor, Silicon IP

On2 Technologies Announces New 1080P High Definition Multi-Format Hardware Video Decoder For Handsets And Devices
Feb 11, 2008 – On2 Technologies (Amex: ONT) has announced the release of the Hantro™ 8190 multi-format configurable hardware RTL video decoder.
News categories: On2, Semiconductor, Silicon IP

Samsung's Single-Chip Mobile TV Channel Decoder RF SoC Supports Global TV Standards for Cell Phones
Feb 10, 2008 – Samsung Electronics has unveiled the S3C4F60, a 65nanometer (nm) single-chip mobile TV System-on-Chip (SoC) which combines a channel decoder with an RF chip.
News categories: Samsung Electronics, Digital TV, ICs, ISDB-T, Mobile, MWC24, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

SIDSA showcases its DVB-H Mobile TV solution at the Mobile World Congress
Feb 8, 2008 – SIDSA and ABERTIS TELECOM will jointly demonstrate DVB-H services at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 11th to 14th February.
News categories: SIDSA, Abertis Telecom, Mobile, MWC24, Semiconductor, Smartphone

Kudelski Group to acquire EmbedICs, Inc.
Feb 8, 2008 – The Kudelski Group (SWX Swiss Exchange: KUD) has announced its agreement to acquire EmbedICs, Inc, a US-based embedded software, cryptography and fabless semiconductor design firm delivering state-of-the-art security solutions for the Digital TV market.
News categories: Kudelski, EmbedICs, Conditional Access, Content Protection, MandA, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

STMicroelectronics' New Nomadik® Chipset Boosts Multimedia Performance in Next-Generation Mobile Applications
Feb 8, 2008 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) has introduced a chipset that couples ST's new multimedia application processor with a companion audio and power-management chip.
News categories: STMicroelectronics, Mobile, Semiconductor, Tablet

Newport Media Announces Acquisition of Mobile TV Middleware Developer WRG
Feb 8, 2008 – Newport Media has announced the acquisition of industry leading DVB-T/H middleware company WRG Inc. Based in Bundang, Korea.
News categories: Newport Media, Digital TV, ISDB-T, Korea, MandA, Middleware, Mobile, MWC24, Semiconductor, Smart TV

SIDSA opens the 'EnterTV' DVB-H one-stop-shop for manufacturers of Portable and Mobile TV devices
Feb 7, 2008 – SIDSA opens the 'EnterTV' DVB-H one-stop-shop for manufacturers of Portable and Mobile TV devices, integrating its own IC with the best-in-class third party solutions to provide Portable and Mobile TV device manufacturers with fast time to market.
News categories: SIDSA, Nexstreaming, Digital TV, Middleware, Mobile, Semiconductor