S3 Demonstrates Software Solutions on Latest High-End STi7200 Device at CES 2008

LAS VEGAS — Silicon & Software Systems (S3) will be demonstrating software solutions running on the latest high-end, feature-rich STi7200 device at the STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) suite at CES 2008. The STi7200 is the latest ST chipset supported by S3, demonstrating a dual High Definition (HD) decoder for Set-Top Box (STB) and Digital Video Recorder (DVR) applications.

S3’s coLinkTV™ software solution is also being demonstrated on the STi7200 which was pivotal in the rapid porting of advanced middleware and applications to this new platform. S3’s coLinkTV software product delivers STB manufacturers and pay TV operators key adaptation software required to rapidly deploy secure, interactive HD STBs and DVRs. The combination of ST and S3 technology enables solutions that can accelerate time-to-market for STB manufacturers.

“ST and S3 have a long and successful history together. This latest collaborative demonstration will show the possibilities of delivering the rapid deployment of high-value STB solutions through manufacturers to the world’s leading broadcast and broadband network operators,” said Paul Kavanagh, General Manager, S3 North America.

“S3 is a recognized value-added ST partner for system level software design, integration and deployment of STB products for cable, satellite, terrestrial and IPTV networks. Together with S3’s software technology, ST is better able to serve its STB manufacturer customers enabling them to get to market faster,” said John Rossi, VP, Market Development and Application Labs, Consumer BU, STMicroelectronics.