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News Release from: Wind River Systems
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 10 December 2003
Motorola upgrades set-top box
Wind River Systems technology is being deployed in Motorola's DCT2500 core interactive digital set-top boxes.
Wind River Systems technology is being deployed in Motorola's DCT2500 core interactive digital set-top boxes Wind River Platform technologies include the VxWorks embedded RTOS, embedded Internet protocol (IP) connectivity and the Tornado integrated development environment
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The DCT2500 is an enhanced version of the DCT2000 - the world's most widely deployed digital cable set-top box.
Enhancements in the DCT2500 include a faster processor and more memory enabling it to run more robust interactive applications more efficiently.
"Wind River's products were chosen by Motorola because of their proven functionality, reliability and value", said Don Hopp, Vice President of Engineering, Digital Core Gateways, for Motorola Broadband Communications Sector.
"Wind River provides a robust solution that allows us to manage system complexity, while providing the foundation technology to integrate the latest in interactive TV middleware".
The Motorola DCT2500 digital set-top box offers industry-leading functionality for cable operators as well as end-users, including easy-to-use advanced programme guides and improved graphical user interfaces.
Support for multiple interactive television applications tied to programming such as sports, news, and game shows is now also possible through the incorporation of enhanced TV middleware features.
"Wind River strives to provide an integrated software platform to help our digital video customers quickly and cost-effectively develop a wide array of products from one system architecture", said Sayeed Choudhury, Director of Market Development for Wind River's Digital Consumer Group.
"We are extremely pleased to work with Motorola Broadband to support their continued technology leadership in interactive digital television".
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