Virage Launches Blu-ray Audio Processor

Virage Logic Corporation announced its new ARC Sound AS221BD dual-core processor for High Definition (HD) Audio System-on-Chips (SoCs) targeting Blu-ray Disc 7.1 channel 192kHz/24-bit output HD Audio processing applications.

Sigma Delivers World Cup in 3D

Sigma Designs, Inc. announced that Free Inc. is delivering 3D broadcasts of World Cup soccer and ongoing 3D broadcast content, using Sigma’s SMP8634 Secure Media Processor in its Freebox triple-play set-top boxes. According to the statement, delivered via stereoscopic 3D, this is the first 3D television broadcast in France and one of the first in …

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ViewSonic Embraces Sigma Media Processors

ViewSonic and Sigma Designs announced that ViewSonic’s new VMP74 and VMP75 Media Players are based on Sigma’s SMP8650 series media processor System-on-Chip (SoC) products. According to the statement, ViewSonic’s new media players allow consumers to surf the web, watch television programs from around the world and tap into online video sources.

Marvell Goes 3D

Marvell announced that it has introduced “3D by Marvell”, support for 3D Blu-ray playback integrated in its ARMADA 1000 High Definition (HD) Media Processor System-on-a-Chip (SoC). According to the statement, the ARMADA 1000 HD Media Processor (88DE3010) is designed to equip manufacturers with the tools needed to support 3D content in devices such as Blu-ray …

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Sigma Doubles Blu-ray Media Processor Performance

Sigma Designs announced the availability of its new SMP8646 media processor System-on-a-chip (SoC). According to the statement, designed for networked Blu-ray device manufacturers, the new multi-core chipset enables the latest consumer experiences including 3D video, Flash video, Android and the latest over-the-top (OTT) services. The SoC integrates powerful multimedia processing, a robust content security system, …

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Sigma Talks Technology at Cable Show

Sigma Designs announced it will demonstrate several of its technologies at The Cable Show, which runs from May 11 – 13, 2010, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. According to the statement, The Cable Show, which is hosted by the National Cable & Telecommunication Association (NCTA), features thoughts about content delivery, …

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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.