LG ELECTRONICS launches family of Personnel Video Recorder (PVR) Set-top boxes (STBs) based on ViXS(TM) XCode(R) 4200 Family of Network Media Processor and Dual HD Transcoder System on Chip (SoC) Solu
LG ELECTRONICS launches family of Personnel Video Recorder (PVR) Set-top boxes (STBs) based on ViXS(TM) XCode(R) 4200 Family of Network Media Processor and Dual HD Transcoder System on Chip (SoC) Solutions
The ViXS XCode 4200 family of network media processor and SoCs were
chosen by LGE for its PVR STB Models which offer unique product
differentiation and performance
TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. today announces that the
ViXS XCode( )4200 family has been selected for LGE's PVR STB models. Crucial
criteria used to select ViXS were performance, flexibility and features
of the ViXS XCode 4200 family. Using the XCode SoC, LGE has cost
effectively combined STB, recording and networking functions with media
transcoding to pioneer a new wave of enhanced STB PVR products.
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) PVR STBs models support dual tuner high
definition (HD) terrestrial DVB-T & DVB-T2 and cable DVB-C. In
addition, these models have an integrated DVD-RW drive for recording
and archiving stored content from the HDD as well as DVD play back.
"When looking for a cost effective network media processing solution
that could do all the combined features of advanced multi-tuner DVR
Set-top box combined with DVD, Blu-ray, media streaming the ViXS XCode
4200 family was the only deployed device on the market capable of
delivering this level of integration and performance," said Jin Yong
Kim President of Car & Media Division, Home Entertainment Company, LG
Electronics Inc.
"We are delighted that LGE have chosen ViXS for their new line up of PVR
STBs," said Sally Daub, President and CEO, ViXS Systems Inc., "With
these new products LGE has redefined the concept of recording and
managing digital content".
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is the semiconductor pioneer in designing and developing
high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics and video
service provider industries. With over 390 patents issued and pending
worldwide, ViXS has been recognized with a number of industry awards
for innovation. ViXS is the world leader in transcoder deployments with
over 40 million shipments to date, and still growing.
ViXS has a comprehensive portfolio of products to meet the diverse needs
of the global media industry. Portfolio highlights include the most
advanced dense transcoder available for cloud-based solutions, as well
as SoC's for home devices capable of doing the most simultaneous number
of HD streams in the industry. Moreover, ViXS is the only company to
have integrated transcoding and Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
technologies to create the lowest-cost media gateway capable of
delivering premium content to consumer IP devices, such as the iPad,
inside and outside of the home.
ViXS has three primary product lines: XCode, XCodePro and XConnex. The
XCode family of media processors range from stand-alone transcoding
chips to full SoC solutions, each capable of handling from one to four
simultaneous HD-to-HD transcodes. XCodePro products address the
professional enterprise market and are being deployed today for
cloud-based media streaming services. The XConnex product line is for
communications devices, including MoCA 1.1 and 2.0 solutions.
Additionally, ViXS customers are provided with a robust software
development kit known as Xtensiv.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and
offices in Europe, Asia and North America. For more information on
ViXS, visit our website: http://www.vixs.com.
VIXS((TM)), the ViXS((R) )logo, XCode((R)), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology
innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home
appliances. With 117 operations around the world, LG achieved global
sales of USD 49 billion (KRW 54.26 trillion) in 2011. LG is comprised
of four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications,
Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions - and is one of
the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air
conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more news and
information on LG Electronics, please visit http://www.LGnewsroom.com.
SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS Systems Inc.
CONTACT: David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000, E-mail: djones@vixs.com