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SiConnect Demonstrates Multi-Application Powerline Home Networking at CES
Jan 7, 2008 – At this week's 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, SiConnect will be demonstrating a range of home networking products based on its POEM powerline communications technology.
News categories: SiConnect, CES2025, Semiconductor, Smart Home

Entropic Communications and Oxford Semi Demonstrate HANA over MoCA Entertainment Network at CES
Jan 7, 2008 – Entropic Communications (Nasdaq: ENTR) has announced a joint demonstration with Oxford Semiconductor at CES showcasing a HANA (High Definition Audio Video Network Alliance) over MoCA (Multimedia Over Coax Alliance) entertainment network.
News categories: Entropic Communications, Oxford Semiconductor, CES2025, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Smart Home

DS2 unveil complete portfolio of powerline communications solutions for home networking and service provider applications at CES 2008
Jan 7, 2008 – DS2 has unveiled a complete portfolio of solutions for home networks that includes the new 100Mbps Montgo™ chipset, the 200Mbps Aitana™ chipset for IPTV, HD Video and audio, and 400Mbps technology for next generation multimedia applications.
News categories: DS2, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, IPTV, Semiconductor, Smart Home

Toshiba Launches Turnkey Digital TV Platform Addressing the Requirements of the Global Marketplace
Jan 7, 2008 – Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has unveiled its unified platform solution for the global digital television (DTV) market.
News categories: Toshiba America Electronic Components, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Smart TV

Toshiba's New LCD TV SoC Delivers Single-Chip Solution With Full 1080p High Definition TV Support to North American HDTV Market
Jan 7, 2008 – Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) has announced the latest addition to its popular line of system-on-a-chip (SoC) ICs for mass-market ATSC high-definition LCD TVs, the TC90413XBG.
News categories: Toshiba America Electronic Components, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Terrestrial, USA

Pixelworks Unleashes the Power of DNX™ Motion Engine™ Technology with the Announcement of the PW9800 for 100/120Hz Advanced Television Systems
Jan 7, 2008 – Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) has announced the PW9800 DNX™ Motion Engine™ IC, which uses proprietary algorithms to support high resolution 100/120Hz panels for advanced TVs.
News categories: Pixelworks, ATSC 3, CES2025, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Smart TV

DivX and Broadcom Collaborate to Enable DivX® Video Support in Set-Top Box Chipset
Jan 7, 2008 – DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX) and Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM) have announced the DivX® Certification of the Broadcom® BCM7403 chip for set-top devices.
News categories: DivX, Broadcom, CES2025, Digital TV, IPTV, Media Player, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

S3 Demonstrates Software Solutions on Latest High-End STi7200 Device at CES 2008
Jan 7, 2008 – Silicon & Software Systems (S3) will be demonstrating software solutions running on the latest high-end, feature-rich STi7200 device at the STMicroelectronics suite at CES 2008.
News categories: Silicon & Software Systems, STMicroelectronics, CES2025, Digital TV, DVR, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Sigma Demonstrates Latest Consumer Technology Solutions at CES
Jan 7, 2008 – Sigma Designs (Nasdaq: SIGM) demonstrated a wide range of consumer technology solutions at CES 2008.
News categories: Sigma Designs, Cable TV, CES2025, DOCSIS, IPTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home