Digital TV News: Aston

ST's Set-Top Box SoC Powers Aston's New HD Satellite Receiver
Jan 30, 2013 – During the CSTB 2013 show in Moscow, Aston is showcasing the first prototype of its Maya HD PVR satellite receiver built around the latest-generation HD H.264 STiH237 (Cardiff) decoder chipset from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM).
News categories: STMicroelectronics, Aston, CSTB, Digital TV, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Aston embeds Viaccess-Orca ACS 5.0 content protection
Oct 29, 2012 – Aston and Viaccess-Orca have announced that ACS 5.0, Viaccess-Orca's most advanced content protection security technology, is now available embedded in Aston's latest generation STBs & CAMs.
News categories: Aston, Viaccess-Orca, CAM, Content Protection, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Pixelworks' MotionEngine™ Processor Powers Tier 1 Korean TV OEM's 4Kx2K Ultra Definition TV
Oct 18, 2012 – Pixelworks (NASDAQ:PXLW) has announced that its MotionEngine™ video processor has been selected by a tier 1 Korean TV OEM to power their first 84" 4Kx2K Ultra Definition (UD) TV that offers an unparalleled immersive home TV experience.
News categories: Pixelworks, Semiconductor, Smart TV

ASTON shows HbbTV with MStar and Viaccess-Orca at IBC
Sep 7, 2012 – ASTON is providing a sneak-preview at the IBC, showcasing a new technical platform integrating HbbTV technology. This new technical platform is based on MStar's K2 secure chipset and integrates Viaccess-Orca's latest technology: ACS 5.0.
News categories: ASTON, Digital TV, DVR, HbbTV, IBC2023, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Zenverge and MaxLinear Launch Cable-to-IP Video Gateway for Multiscreen Service Distribution
Sep 6, 2012 – MaxLinear (NYSE:MXL) has announced that it has teamed up with Zenverge to create a highly integrated four-channel cable-to-IP video gateway capable of streaming high-quality video content to tablet and smartphone devices.
News categories: Cable TV, Gateway, IBC2023, Semiconductor, Smartphone, Tablet

JVC Unveils World's First Handheld 4K Camcorder
Jan 11, 2012 – JVC has announced the GY-HMQ10, the world's first handheld 4K camcorder, which captures, records, and plays video images at four times the resolution of HD TV. Powered by JVC's Falconbrid chip, it delivers real-time 3840x2160 footage at 24p, 50p, or 60p.
News categories: JVC, Camcorder, Digital TV

Pay TV in Latin America - Economic Miracle or Another False Dawn
Feb 2, 2011 – Pay TV in Latin America went into overdrive during 2010, and is in for a pay TV boom lasting another four years to 2014, says a new Report from Rethink Technology Research.
News categories: Rethink Technology, Brazil, Cable TV, Conditional Access, Digital TV, IPTV, Latin America, Market Research, Satellite, Set Top Box, Subscribers

Intel Brings 'Eye Candy' to Masses with Newest Laptop, PC Chips
Jan 5, 2011 – Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has introduced its 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family at CES 2011. New features include Intel® Insider™, Intel® Quick Sync Video, and a new version of the company's award-winning Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi).
News categories: Intel Corp, CES2024, ICs, Semiconductor, Streaming

MediaTek to Showcase World's First 120Hz SoC Solutions for 3D TV at CES
Jan 5, 2011 – MediaTek has announced that it will showcase the world's first 120Hz SoC solutions for 3D TV at 2011 International CES. At the same time it will introduce its Smart TV solutions for the digital home.
News categories: MediaTek, CES2024, Digital TV, Metaverse, Middleware, Semiconductor, Smart TV, Streaming