Alpha Networks Unveils High-Definition VC-1 and H.264/AVC Set-top Box at NAB 2005.LAS VEGAS -- Alpha Networks, a world leader in networking and consumer electronics OEM/ODM industry, announced its second generation IP-based set-top box AST-1100 at the NAB 2005 media show. Integrated with a high-performance Equator BSP BSP Bromsulphalein, a dye used in the study of liver function. See also sulfobromophthalein clearance test. (TM) system-on-a-chip media processor and a powerful AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Alchemy(TM) Au1550 network processor, the AST-1100 is capable of delivering high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video streaming, including support of the upcoming SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, White Plains, NY, www.smpte.org) A professional society for motion picture and TV engineers with more than 9,000 members worldwide. It prepares standards and documentation for TV production. VC-1 advanced profiles, MPEG-2, H.264/AVC Main Profile, MPEG-4 ASP, and Windows Media 9 Main Profile decoding standards. "Unlike a traditional set-top box, the AST-1100 is a triple-play STB See set-top box. STB - set-top box that can provide media playback, VoIP voice/video conferencing, and Internet browsing. Being a programmable system-on-a-chip that is designed for video-centric solutions, the Equator BSP processor provides the quality and flexibility needed to satisfy the increasingly demanding telecom operators," said Tim Kang, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Alpha Networks. "The AMD embedded processor Alchemy Au1550, on the other hand, adds network security and performance to drive advanced applications such as high definition video and digital rights management. Combining the BSP SoC and Au1550 processor will bring the best of breed technologies together." "Alpha Networks will have a compelling customizable solution, based on our Sailfish sailfish, common name for a marine game and food fish belonging to the family Istiophoridae and related to the swordfish and the marlin. It is named for its high, wide dorsal fin, colored deep blue with black spots. Hardware Platform IP-STB reference design, that will enable telecom operators to deliver triple-play services with the most advanced compression technology and features," said John O'Donnell, co-founder and CTO of Equator Technologies. "The AST-1100 is a visionary product." Along with high-quality video playback, the AST-1100 also features automatic firmware upgrade to support future codec and feature update, Picture-in-picture (PIP) for movie preview, 2D Alpha-blending and Picture-in-Graphic to enhance user experience, anti-flicker for eliminating video noise, an embedded browser to allow Internet browsing and email, streaming support on Alcatel OVS OVS Open Video System OVS Office of Victim Services OVS Ojai Valley School (Ojai, CA, USA) OVS Oranje-Vrystaat (Orange Free State, South African Province) OVS Open Video Services OVS Overboard Vent System , Apple Darwin, or Real Networks Helix video server, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. interface for protected high-definition video output, SPDIF See S/PDIF. digital audio output for Dolby Digital AC-3 and DTS (1) (Digital Theatre Sound) A digital audio encoding system used in movie and home theaters. Popularized by the movie Jurassic Park, the six-channel (5. surround sound pass-through, an Ethernet RJ-45 port as well as wireless 802.11 a/b/g module for networking connectivity, an RJ-11 phone jack for VoIP phone connection, a smart card reader for accessing external media, and a high-speed USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. interface to allow future extension of peripherals. For more information about the AST-1100, please email Johnson Huang at Johnson_Huang@Alphanetworks.com. About Alpha Networks, Inc. Alpha Networks, Inc. is an emerging leader in the global networking ODM/OEM industry that offers innovative and professional design engineering, manufacturing, and service to worldwide brand-name networking customers. Alpha's design and manufacturing engineers are dedicated to developing high-quality, cost-effective networking products that fully reflect the needs of the customer now and in the future. Capitalizing on the synergy of Ethernet LAN/WLAN, Wireless, Digital Home, and Broadband networking technologies, Alpha produces the ideal product strategy and solution for brand-name customers. Based in Taiwan's Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park, Alpha was once the ODM/OEM Business Unit of D-Link Corporation, a company that has been developing networking equipment since 1986. Encouraged by the continued success of the ODM/OEM business, Alpha Networks, Inc. became an independent company in 2003 and later launched a successful IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard. in December 2004. At present, Alpha has more than 4000 employees globally. For more information about Alpha Networks, please visit http://www.Alphanetworks.com. About Equator Technologies, Inc. Equator Technologies is a provider of high-performance, programmable and power-efficient system-on-a-chip (SoC) processors for video streaming and image processing applications. Equator offers its proprietary BSP family of chips, iMMediaTools(R) software development toolkit, media libraries and reference platforms to customers worldwide. Equator's video-centric SoC solutions are available for digital media, digital video communications and video security and surveillance applications. Founded in 1996, Equator is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Campbell, Calif., with additional offices worldwide. More information about Equator is available online at http://www.equator.com. The following are trademarks of Equator Technologies, Inc., and may be used to identify Equator products only: Equator, the Equator logo, Equator Around, the Equator Around logo, MAP, MAP1000(R), MAP1000A, MAP-CA, MAP Series, BSP, FIRtree, DataStreamer, DS, iMMediaC(R), iMMediaTools(R), iMMediaToolsLite, Media Intrinsics, VersaPort, SofTV, StingRay, Dolphin, Tetra, Starfish, Babelfish, and Sailfish. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Alchemy, and combinations thereof, and Au1550are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. MIPS-based is a trademarked of MIPS Technologies, Inc. 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