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Embedded Software and Operating Systems
News Release from: The Espial Group | Subject: Evo applications
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 February 2005
Set-top box applications run on Broadcom
platform
Espial Evo applications are now available for the Broadcom BCM97038 reference platform, reducing time-to-market for IP STB and DTV OEMs.
Espial Evo applications are now available for the Broadcom BCM97038 reference platform, reducing time-to-market for IP STB and DTV OEMs The BCM97038 platform, with support for both standard definition and high definition video formats, provides the power and features to showcase the capabilities of the Espial Evo applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 6 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Espial Evo is a comprehensive application suite focused on meeting the critical requirements of digital TVs.
Espial is the leading provider of set-top box and mobile handset software, specialising in applications for IPTV designs.
Espial Evo provides out-of-box, ready to integrate applications for IP STB and DTV designs such as electronic programme guide (EPG), video on demand (VOD), TV controls, STB settings and portal content.
Espial Evo also includes client application middleware necessary for EPG and VOD data management including APIs for the integration parameters such as frequency of data retrieval, amount of data managed on STB, and error conditions.
"Our customers are looking for robust client software solutions that lower overall BOM costs while reducing time-to-market for their designs", says Caspar Settels, Broadcom's Marketing Manager for IPTV Products.
"Espial Evo applications require low memory and CPU resources, while providing high performance".
The BCM97038 features dual video/audio channels that allow dual TV support, with independent PIP support.
On-chip multiframe de-interlacing delivers superior scaling and display quality for modern digital display devices.
Integration of Espial Evo and the Broadcom BCM97038 platform delivers a superior television viewing experience for the consumer, whether they are watching regular broadcast programs or enjoying applications like video on demand.
The modular software platform facilitates easy customisation and portability to other Broadcom silicon platforms.
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