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MediaTek adopts Ocean Blue MHEG-5 software
Jan 29, 2008 – Ocean Blue Software and MediaTek have completed a software engineering project to adapt the Ocean Blue Voyager MHEG-5 & DSMCC software to the MediaTek DVB platform.
News categories: Ocean Blue, MediaTek, Digital TV, MHEG-5, Middleware, Semiconductor, Terrestrial, UK

Zoran Corporation Reports Record Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007
Jan 28, 2008 – Zoran Corporation (Nasdaq GS: ZRAN) has reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.
News categories: Zoran, Blu-ray, Digital TV, DVD, HD-DVD, Results, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart TV

Aliant Chooses CopperGate's HomePNA 3.1 Multimedia Home Networking Chipset for New IPTV Services
Jan 28, 2008 – CopperGate Communications has announced that Aliant has begun using CopperGate's CopperStream HomePNA 3.1 chipset integrated into set-top boxes and other Ethernet-over-Coax products for deployment of its new IPTV service offering.
News categories: CopperGate, Bell Aliant, Canada, Digital TV, IPTV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

Broadcom Powers RCA Digital-to-Analog Converter Box in Support of the NTIA's Digital-to-Analog TV Coupon Program
Jan 28, 2008 – Broadcom (Nasdaq: BRCM) has announced that the RCA DTA800B digital-to-analog converter box utilizes a Broadcom® digital television (DTV) system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution designed specifically to facilitate the transition from analog-to-digital broadcasting.
News categories: Broadcom, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Any Video, Anywhere - High Definition Web and Wireless Video Converge on On2's Booth (Hall 1 A55) at Mobile World Congress 2008
Jan 28, 2008 – On2 Technologies (Amex: ONT) has unveiled plans for Mobile World Congress being held in Barcelona, February 11-14 2008. On2 will present a complete portfolio of video technologies that enhance the web video experience and bring it to the palm of your hand.
News categories: On2 Technologies, Media Player, Mobile, MWC24, Silicon IP, Streaming

STMicroelectronics Completes Acquisition of Genesis Microchip
Jan 25, 2008 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) has announced that it has performed all necessary steps to complete its acquisition of Genesis Microchip Inc. and has therefore concluded the acquisition.
News categories: Genesis Microchip, STMicroelectronics, Digital TV, MandA, Semiconductor, Smart TV

Fresco Microchip Secures US$14 Million in Series B Funding
Jan 24, 2008 – Fresco Microchip, a developer of leading edge RF, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits (ICs), today announced that its has secured US$14.3 million in Series B funding led by Celtic House and Ventures West.
News categories: Fresco Microchip, Celtic House, Ventures West, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Venture Capital

CEVA Leads the Way at Mobile World Congress 2008 With Industry Leading Portfolio of Mobile Intellectual Property
Jan 24, 2008 – CEVA (NASDAQ: CEVA)(LSE: CVA) has announced that it will showcase its leadership in Mobile intellectual property through a range of new and innovative demonstration platforms at Mobile World Congress 2008 in Barcelona.
News categories: CEVA, MWC24, Silicon IP

Conexant Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008
Jan 24, 2008 – Conexant (NASDAQ: CNXT) has announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 that exceeded expectations established by the company at the beginning of the quarter.
News categories: Conexant, Digital TV, Results, Semiconductor