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USB/ USB2.0 Networking :: SMSC Targets Portable Applications with Industry's Smallest Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Transceiver

SMSC announced its latest advance in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity, the USB332x transceiver family.  >>  

Game Console :: Qimonda Started Volume Production Of Rambus XDR DRAM For PLAYSTATION3 Computer Entertainment System

Qimonda and Rambus announced that Qimonda has started shipping XDR DRAM in volume for the PLAYSTATION3 (PS3) computer entertainment system.  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: NEC Electronics' Low-Cost, Single-Chip MPEG Decoder Integrated Into DIRECTV's Entry-Level Set-Top Box Platform

NEC announced that their MPEG decoder chip for digital set-top boxes (STBs), the µPD61128, has been integrated into an entry-level STB receiver from DIRECTV.  >>  

802.11x :: SiGe PA Enables Smallest System Footprint for Embedded WLAN

SiGe has released the SE2568U ISM band high-performance power amplifier (PA) targeted at the embedded 2.4GHz wireless LAN (WLAN) market.   >>  

802.11x :: D-Link Selects Cavium Networks' OCTEON Processors for SMB 802.11n WLAN Solutions

Cavium Networks announced that D-Link, has selected Cavium Networks’ OCTEON MIPS64 processor family for use in its SMB wireless LAN (WLAN) Access Point (AP), DAP-2590.  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: Spansion Ships Industry's First 65 nm 3-Volt MirrorBit(R) NOR Solution For Consumer and Industrial Applications

Spansion announced that 65 nanometer (nm) 3-volt 512 megabit (Mb) and 1 gigabit (Gb) high density MirrorBit(R) NOR solutions are now in production.  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: Complete SCART Solution Dramatically Reduces Power Consumption in Set-Top Boxes and A/V Receivers

Maxim introduces the MAX9597, the industry's integrated, +3.3V SCART solution for set-top boxes and A/V receivers that have one SCART connector. Designed to enable greener consumer...  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: 3.3V, HD Video Filter Amplifiers Save Power in Set-Top Boxes and Portable Equipment

Maxim introduces the MAX9652/MAX9653/MAX9654 triple-channel, high-definition (HD) video-filter amplifiers, solutions for set-top boxes, A/V receivers, and portable equipment with HD outputs.  >>  

Voice-over-IP (VoIP) :: TranSwitch Corporation Delivers Gigabit-rate, Multi Core Atlanta 2000 Communications Processors

TranSwitch announced its new Atlanta 2000 communications processor product family that offers robust gateway routing, security and VoIP capabilities.  >>  

802.11x :: Atheros XSPAN Accessorizes New Generation of Ultra-Slim ASUS Eee PC Netbooks with 802.11n Technology

Atheros announced that Asus, a pioneer and global leader in the Netbook category, has enhanced its Eee PC series with Atheros XSPAN 802.11n technology.  >>  

802.11x :: Ralink Leverages MIPS32 Processors in 802.11n Access Point/Router SoCs for Broadband, VoIP, Gaming and Entertainment Applications

MIPS Technologies announced that its synthesizable MIPS32 24KEc processor core is powering Ralink’s RT3052 and RT3050 802.11n Single Chip Access Point/router SoCs.  >>  

802.11x :: Broadcom Delivers Industry's First Single-Chip 802.11n USB Solution to Bring Low Cost, Dual-Band Performance to Wi-Fi USB Adapters

Broadcom announced the world's first single-chip dual-band 802.11n solution for universal serial bus (USB) adapters.  >>  

802.11x :: Tyco Electronics M/A-COM Introduces High Linearity SP3T Switch for WLAN and Bluetooth Markets

M/A-COM has announced the MASW-008955, a new DC-3.5 GHz SP3T RoHS compliant switch for applications that require high linearity, low insertion loss, and fast settling time.  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: SIGMA INTRODUCES HIGH PERFORMANCE MEDIA PROCESSOR FOR FEATURE-RICH CONSUMER DEVICES

Sigma Designs has announced the availability of its new SMP8644 media processor system-on-chip (SoC), designed for feature-rich consumer products including next generation IPTV set-top boxes, IP...  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: Zoran Announces SupraXD 170 & SupraXD 180 Processors Supporting A Broad Range of Video Formats In Set-Top Boxes

Zoran Corporation has announced its new SupraXD 170 and SupraXD 180 families of highly integrated processors for advanced global set-top boxes support extended decoding for a broad range of video...  >>  

USB/ USB2.0 Networking :: SMSC Integrates USB 2.0 Flash Media Reader and Hub Controller for Port Expansion in Embedded SoC Applications

SMSC has announced the new USB264x Hub and Flash Media Card Reader Combo. The USB264x family of devices integrate both a USB Flash Media Card Reader and a USB 2.0 Hub controller into a single package.  >>  

802.11x :: Atheros Launches Align Technology Leveraging 802.11n 1-Stream Specification to Provide Upgrade from Legacy 802.11g

Atheros Communications has announced the first members of its Align product family, a complete portfolio of wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions based on the IEEE draft 802.11n 1-stream specification.  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: RFMD(R) Releases High-Performance GaAs pHEMT LNA for Cable Set-Top Box and Digital TV Tuner Applications

RF Micro Devices has announced the release of the CXE-1089Z GaAs pHEMT LNA for use in cable set-top box and digital television (DTV) applications.  >>  

802.11x :: New SiGe PA aims to improve power consumption for WLANs and ISM band applications

SiGe Semiconductor has announced availability of the SE2597L power amplifier (PA) designed specifically for 2.4GHz ISM Band applications.  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: Magnum Semiconductor Dual-Channel Recorders Deliver Advanced PVR Features To 3 ½ Million Set-Top Boxes

Magnum Semiconductor has announced that more than 3½ million set-top boxes have shipped to date using Magnum's dual-channel encoder ICs.  >>  

SOHO Router :: Sumitomo Electric Networks Selects OCTEON to Power Triple-Play Home Gateways for Next-Generation Fiber to the Home Service

Cavium Networks announced that Sumitomo Electric Networks has developed their gigabit rate, next generation home gateway based on the Cavium Networks OCTEON CN5020 processor.  >>  

Set-top Box/ DVR :: Cypress's CYRF6936 2.4-GHz Wireless Solution Unleashes Savant's Innovative Remote Controls From Line-Of-Sight Dependency

Cypress Semiconductor announced that Savant Systems, has selected Cypress's CYRF6936 proprietary 2.4-GHz wireless solution for its ROSIE RF remote controls.  >>  

Residential Gateways :: ZTE Selects Cavium Networks' OCTEON Processors for Feature-Rich, 3G Wireless Broadband Access Routers

Cavium announced that ZTE has selected the OCTEON Plus CN5010 MIPS64 processor for their latest Wireless WCDMA Broadband Router supporting wireless broadband access deployments.  >>  

SOHO Router :: Cavium Networks' OCTEON Powers Actiontec's New Broadband Home Router Being Deployed by Verizon

Cavium Networks announced that Actiontec, has designed the Cavium OCTEON CN50XX dual-core, 64-bit MIPS processor into their next generation Broadband Home Router, MI424-WR.  >>