Panasonic UniPhier Certified for DivX Plus HD Playback
DivX, Inc. announced the DivX Plus HD Certification of the latest System LSI (Model: MN2WS0141DFF) in the UniPhier series from Panasonic Corporation.
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Toshiba Develops OCB Liquid Crystal Panel for 3D Glasses
Toshiba Mobile Display Co., Ltd. (TMD) announced it has developed an Optically Compensated Bend (OCB) liquid crystal display panel for 3D glasses suitable for watching 3D television, enjoying 3D movies or playing 3D games. According to the statement, a 3D image is created by providing slightly different images to your left and right eyes. There …
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Panasonic to Double Production of DVD Lasers
Panasonic Corporation announced it will double its current production of dual-wavelength high-power lasers for DVD recorders to 25 million units per month. According to the statement, a dual-wavelength high-power laser offers several advantages over a single-wavelength design as it combines two light wavelengths (780 nm infrared for CD and 650 nm red for DVD) in …
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Sharp Develops 3D Camera Module for Mobile Devices
Sharp Corporation announced that it has developed a 3D camera module for mobile devices capable of capturing high-definition (720p: 1280×720) 3D video images. 3D images are composed of two views taken using two cameras that simultaneously capture separate images for the right and left eyes. Consequently, a 3D camera requires peripheral circuitry to apply image …
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Audyssey Powers Denon 2010 AV Receivers
Audyssey announced that Denon Electronics has equipped its 2010 line of Audio Video Receivers with the latest Audyssey technologies. Denon’s line-up features major enhancements, such as 3D compatibility and online music streaming along with the Audyssey technologies. According to the statement, at the top of Denon’s list are the AVR 4311CI and the 3311CI. Both …
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Renesas Announces 8x Blu-ray Laser Diode
Renesas Electronics Corporation announced a blue-violet semiconductor laser diode with a wavelength of 405 nm and a new structure incorporating an optical waveguide into the semiconductor device, which enables high power output and excellent suitability for mass production. According to the statement, Renesas’ 350 milliwatt (mW) blue-violet laser diode is suitable for Blu-ray Disc (BD) …
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Imagination Demos TV Audio Codecs
Imagination Technologies announced it will be demonstrating its latest application platform solutions for multi-channel, multi-standard audio utilizing its META multithreaded processor technologies at ESC 2010.
RoxioNow on Zoran HDTV Processor Platform
Sonic Solutions announced the availability of its RoxioNow entertainment platform on Zoran Corporation’s SupraHD TV processor reference design.
Sigma Designs Reorganizes
Sigma Designs announced a major reorganization of the company. According to the statement, this reorganization includes the launch of two strategic business groups – the Media Processor Business Group and the Home Connectivity Business Group – as well as a Worldwide Sales Group.
Sigma Licenses RealD 3D Format
RealD Inc. and Sigma Designs announced that support for the stereoscopic RealD Format will be incorporated in Sigma Designs’ Media Processors. According to the statement, the integration enables manufacturers of set-top boxes, televisions and other consumer electronics to take advantage of the RealD Format for the delivery and display of high definition 3D content with …
LG Selects NXP HDMI Switch for 3D TV
NXP Semiconductors announced that LG Electronics has selected NXP’s HDMI switch for its newly released ultra slim LED 3D TV 55LX9500.