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News Release from: Zarlink Semiconductor | Subject: DVB-T processor
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 September 2004
DVB-T processor powers up
next-generation TV
Beko is using Zarlink's DVB-T processor for a new line of advanced integrated digital TVs.
Beko is using Zarlink's DVB-T processor for a new line of advanced integrated digital TVs Now in mass production, Beko's iDTVs incorporating Zarlink's DTV processor-on-chip technology are targeting the UK market, where free-to-air digital TV channels, radio stations, and interactive multimedia applications are fuelling demand for DVB-T electronics products
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Zarlink's DTV processor combines all major DVB-T processing functions and set-top box functionality into a single, compact chip that can be easily designed into an iDTV.
Fully supported by a complete reference design and Linux-based operating system, television manufacturers can use Zarlink's technology to quickly and cost-effectively introduce iDTV sets for fast growing markets.
"Our new line of iDTVs establishes Beko as a technology leader in Europe's digital television market", said Cevat Kumbusar, Research and Development Director, Beko.
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"Zarlink's DTV platform allows us to create differentiated products now, and gives us a flexible platform for developing a wide range of future market-leading applications that will move consumers from simply watching television towards fully interactive and personalised services".
Using a Linux-based operating system, Zarlink and Beko engineers have produced a technology-leading television chassis that allows manufacturers to easily design advanced digital audio/video products that combine emerging storage and interconnectivity capabilities not easily supported by the operating systems in today's televisions.
For example, a digital camera and the home computer will be able to wirelessly stream still pictures and moving images to an Ethernet-enabled next-generation LCD television.
As well, manufacturers can easily design "media centres", combining the home television with hard disk-drive technology and a modem to allow multichannel record/playback, and live pause and play viewing along with Internet connectivity.
Global demand for digital televisions is ramping at a rapid rate, as more countries announce plans to switch off analogue TV transmission in favour of digital signals.
Zarlink's market research estimates one billion households will receive digital terrestrial broadcasts within the decade.
"Using a Linux-based software platform, televisions will soon support applications such as DVD recording and wireless audio and video distribution throughout the home", said Trevor Neal, Product Line Marketing Manager, Consumer Communications, Zarlink Semiconductor.
"With an open-standard operating system and complete reference design, our iDTV solution offers a total package to our customers that simplifies the design of high-end digital televisions".
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