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News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) | Subject: TMS320DM642
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 February 2006
Processor platform helps VoD box to
compliance
Humax has leveraged TI's programmable digital media processor platform to achieve T-Online certification for its three-in-one RG-100 set top box.
Humax, one of the leading set top box manufacturers in the world, has leveraged TI's programmable digital media processor platform to achieve T-Online certification for its three-in-one RG-100 set top box The RG-100 is a unique product that combines a digital satellite set top box with a personal video recorder and an IP video on demand decoder, as well as support for multiple advanced video formats, such as MPEG-4 and H.264
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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TI's DM642 processor supports the latest advanced video codecs, such as Windows Media Video series 9, H.264, MPEG-4 part 2 and MPEG-2.
Delivering exceptional video quality with next-generation functionality and flexibility, TI's programmable digital technology enables OEMs like Humax to evolve and keep up with ever-changing technology demands of the set-top-box market.
"With the DM64x in place as the anchor technology of our three-chip architecture, we were able to achieve certification quickly and efficiently", said Si-Young Park, Manager of NBSP Team, Humax.
"By utilising TI's programmable engine, we could fine tune our system, allowing us to meet the demanding needs of T-Online".
Humax and TI continue to work together on next-generation iterations of set-top-box technology both on the proven DM642 and the revolutionary, code-compatible DaVinci digital media platform.
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The DaVinci platform uses the latest high-density semiconductor technologies (90nm) and delivers exceptional performance and quality at efficient chip costs.
An abundance of pre-developed software and state-of-the art development tools allow developers to focus on adding unique applications, such as video telephony and networked surveillance, as well as customised user interfaces to the set-top box.
Increasing deployments of TV services by telco operators are boosting the IP/DSL set top box market, according to In-Stat Principal Analyst Michelle Abraham.
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