DiBcom introduces new mobile TV platform.

Worldwide Computer Products News-5 February 2009-DiBcom introduces new mobile TV platform(C)1995-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

DiBcom, a provider of Mobile TV solutions, has announced the launch of its new platform that offers device manufacturers a flexible solution to the problem of multiple standards worldwide for fixed and mobile TV.

According to the company, the platform, referred to as 'Octopus', is based on a programmable architecture that enables one design to be cost-effectively targeted at many existing and upcoming Mobile TV standards. The first commercialised version is compliant with the most widely deployed current standards: CMMB, DVB-T, DVB-H, DVB-SH, ISDB-T (1SEG & Full-SEG) and T-DMB. Other emerging standards, such as ATSC M/H, DVB-T2 and others will follow.

The platform is based on one programmable, broadcast-specific, vector signal processor (VSP) and is able to handle any standard by adapting its microcode. The VSP engine is integrated with a multi-mode channel decoder and MAC, memory and a power management unit (PMU), offering optimal power consumption for each standard. The solution, manufactured using 65nm technology, comes with a multi-band RF tuner in two package options and in either single or diversity (dual-antenna) configurations.

The platform offers the following benefits: a universal and cost-effective architecture suited for a one-to-many strategy; high performance at low power consumption in all functional modes; an integrated PMU for a simpler system design, efficient power consumption and longer battery life; no unnecessary hardware duplication; as well as embedded descramblers for all conditional access (CAS) protected content.

Octopus component samples will be available in early Q2 2009. No pricing details were disclosed.

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