Cores double up to power digital TV

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jun 5, 2007

Multimedia processors implement two 24KEc cores to offer HDTV system developers a solution that shortens design cycles and accelerates time to market.

Kolorific has licensed the MIPS32 24KEc core for its next-generation DTV solutions.

The new K9000 iDTV multimedia processors implement two 24KEc cores and feature superior video signal processing - offering HDTV system developers a highly sophisticated solution that shortens design cycles and accelerates time to market.

According to In-Stat Research, the digital TV market is estimated to increase from 83 million units worldwide in 2007 to 126 million units by 2010 - a 14% CAGR.

"Our market segment is a hotly contested environment where the ability to respond to the ever-changing needs of our customers is critical to our success", says Wilson Chang, Executive Vice President of Kolorific.

"MIPS Technologies' market leadership in high-growth digital home applications, including DTV, as well as the scalability and flexibility of its processor families make them the obvious choice for Kolorific as we continue to innovate with new display designs".

"As consumers demand more performance and sophistication from their digital devices, it's crucial that SoC designers have access to highly differentiated solutions that deliver on performance, area-efficiency and low power", says Brad Holtzinger, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at MIPS Technologies.

"Our proven technology, market leadership and broad ecosystem support allows customers like Kolorific to deliver superior products to a fiercely competitive market - and win".