Conexant provides LG with semiconductor solutions for new interactive set-top boxes.

Conexant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNXT) recently announced that its digital satellite set-top box (STB) semiconductor solution has been selected by LG Electronics Inc. (LGE) for use in interactive set-top boxes that will be deployed in Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting's (KDB) SkyLife satellite television network.

The system solution supports the digital video broadcasting-multimedia home platform (DVB-MHP), which was jointly created with Alticast, a pioneer in the field of interactive digital TV software development. The new interactive satellite television STB will provide consumers with services such as quiz games and various television commerce applications such as online shopping.

"As a global electronics and information communications company, LGE is at the forefront in the development of advanced television products and technologies," said Jeffrey Crosby, vice president of marketing for Conexant's set-top box business.

"We are pleased that they have recognized the technical and economic advantages that Conexant's semiconductor solutions provide and that they have chosen our chipset as the basis of their new multimedia set-top box."

"Conexant meets our expectations on the progressive solutions in new areas such as SmartBox 2.0 (MHP-STB) for KDB," said Dr. Choon Lee, the research fellow of LGE's digital TV laboratory. "We are also pleased to work with Conexant. They are highly dedicated and the flexibility of their solution helps reduce manufacturing costs and development cycles."

"Working closely with Conexant's R&D team to bring manufacturers an open standard, MHP platform is critical to the rollout of new services such as interactive television," said Seung R. Jee, president and chief executive officer of Alticast. "We're pleased to play a part in the launch of these exciting new services."