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ViXS Systems Announces XCode 4210 Set-top Box Security Certification with Conax
ViXS' XCode(®)4210 set-top box processor provide latest Conax security support to
offer high level of security for content distribution
TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of
smart network multimedia processors, announced today that Conax has
certified XCode(®) 4210 for the set-top box market. The XCode 4210 set-top box processor
from ViXS integrates an advanced security architecture and content
protection including the latest technology from Conax, a global leader
in security solutions for content delivery and broadcasting.
The XCode 4210 multimedia processor system-on-chip (SOC), already
introduced in the market and in production now with customers, uniquely
combines state-of-the-art set-top box technology with ViXS' patented
encoding and transcoding technology providing the ability of content
mobility in addition to high performance advanced set-top box
functionalities.
Key features of the XCode 4210:
-- Dual HD (High definition) decoding
-- Integrated dual HD to HD transcoding
-- Single HD encoding
-- Encodes, decodes and transcodes HD video up to 1080p60/50
-- High performance CPU architecture with 2800 DMIPS available for
Application Hosting
-- Advanced 3D graphics engine
-- Dedicated network processor for high throughput
-- Support of full resolution 3D TV
-- Support for Over-The-Top (OTT) video services and content
-- DLNA® version 2.0
-- ViXS Android(TM) Software Development Kit (SDK)
-- Integration of a wide range of peripherals, including: PCI
Express, USB, Serial ATA, Gigabit Ethernet, and DDR3
"Conax actively supports all advancements that can combine enhanced
services and proper security", says Tore Gimse, CTO, Conax. "We are
pleased that ViXS has released its XCode( )4210 set-top box processor and completed the Conax certification program."
"ViXS offers the best-in-class set-top box processor integrating
transcoding on the market today," said Sally Daub, President and CEO of
ViXS Systems. "The support of the latest security technology from Conax
will greatly complement our set-top box solution and will enable our
customers to secure the delivery of premium content in a very effective
way."
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for
processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and
audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between
many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices.
ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions
and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of
Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs,
Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray
players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment
OEMs.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 275
patents worldwide with over 85 patents being issued to date. Listed for
four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing North American
companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital
entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of
multimedia products.
The ViXS logo and XCode are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
ViXS.
For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.
SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS Systems Inc.
CONTACT: David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000, E-mail: djones@vixs.com
ViXS Systems Announces XCode 4210 Set-top Box Security Certification with Conax
ViXS' XCode(®)4210 set-top box processor provide latest Conax security support to
offer high level of security for content distribution
TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of
smart network multimedia processors, announced today that Conax has
certified XCode(®) 4210 for the set-top box market. The XCode 4210 set-top box processor
from ViXS integrates an advanced security architecture and content
protection including the latest technology from Conax, a global leader
in security solutions for content delivery and broadcasting.
The XCode 4210 multimedia processor system-on-chip (SOC), already
introduced in the market and in production now with customers, uniquely
combines state-of-the-art set-top box technology with ViXS' patented
encoding and transcoding technology providing the ability of content
mobility in addition to high performance advanced set-top box
functionalities.
Key features of the XCode 4210:
-- Dual HD (High definition) decoding
-- Integrated dual HD to HD transcoding
-- Single HD encoding
-- Encodes, decodes and transcodes HD video up to 1080p60/50
-- High performance CPU architecture with 2800 DMIPS available for
Application Hosting
-- Advanced 3D graphics engine
-- Dedicated network processor for high throughput
-- Support of full resolution 3D TV
-- Support for Over-The-Top (OTT) video services and content
-- DLNA® version 2.0
-- ViXS Android(TM) Software Development Kit (SDK)
-- Integration of a wide range of peripherals, including: PCI
Express, USB, Serial ATA, Gigabit Ethernet, and DDR3
"Conax actively supports all advancements that can combine enhanced
services and proper security", says Tore Gimse, CTO, Conax. "We are
pleased that ViXS has released its XCode( )4210 set-top box processor and completed the Conax certification program."
"ViXS offers the best-in-class set-top box processor integrating
transcoding on the market today," said Sally Daub, President and CEO of
ViXS Systems. "The support of the latest security technology from Conax
will greatly complement our set-top box solution and will enable our
customers to secure the delivery of premium content in a very effective
way."
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for
processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and
audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between
many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices.
ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions
and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of
Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs,
Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray
players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment
OEMs.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 275
patents worldwide with over 85 patents being issued to date. Listed for
four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing North American
companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital
entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of
multimedia products.
The ViXS logo and XCode are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
ViXS.
For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.
SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS Systems Inc.
CONTACT: David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000, E-mail: djones@vixs.com