Siano's SMS1000 Mobile Digital TV Receiver Chip Powers Intel's Mobile Internet Device Platforms.Intel's new MID platform, powered by Siano's multi-standard receiver chip, to be demonstrated at IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) A wiring rack located between the MDF (main distribution frame) and the intended end user devices (telephones, routers, PCs, etc.). Cables run from the outside world to the MDF and then to the IDFs. See MDF and wiring rack. , Beijing BEIJING -- Siano Mobile Silicon, a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for Mobile Digital TV (MDTV MDTV Mountaineer Doctor Television ), announced today that Siano's SMS1000 multi-standard receiver chip will power Intel MID platforms, unveiled today in a demonstration at Intel's Developer Forum (IDF) event in Beijing. The MID (Mobile Internet Device See MID and mobile Internet. ) product category delivers entertainment, communication and navigation usages enhanced by a rich Internet experience to consumers in small, ultra-mobile devices. "We are thrilled to be working with Intel on their upcoming MID platform, as this clearly reflects our leading position in the industry," said Alon Ironi, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Siano. "This advanced platform paves the way for notebook and consumer electronics manufacturers to provide end users with multi-channel, high quality TV everywhere." Especially designed for low power, the MID platform will allow consumers to watch mobile TV for 8 to 20 hours (depending on the broadcast technology) before their device runs out of battery. "Bringing high quality mobile digital TV reception to MIDs is an important capability as consumers become more media hungry," said Robert DeLine, Director of Marketing for Intel's Ultra Mobility Group. "Siano's SMS1000 provides high quality, wide-coverage mobile TV, and coupled with Intel's ultra mobile silicon solutions, enable innovative form factors with long battery life." The Siano SMS1000 is the industry's only low-cost, ultra-low-power, quad-band multi-standard receiver in mass production. It supports DVB-H See mobile TV and DVB. , DVB-T See DVB. , DAB, DAB-IP and T-DMB T-DMB Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting mobile digital standards, in various spectrum ranges, from 170MHz up to 1680MHz. About Siano Mobile Silicon Siano Mobile Silicon provides integrated silicon receivers for the mobile digital TV (MDTV) market. Tailored specifically for handheld and mobile devices, the company's all-CMOS multi-standard solution overcomes formidable engineering challenges such as mobility reception, hand-offs, power consumption, form factor and small antenna. Since its establishment in June 2004 Siano raised $34.5M from JVP, Walden Israel, Star Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners Bessemer Venture Partners is a private venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Massachusetts, China, and India. It has backed such companies as Ciena, Flarion, Parametric Technologies, Skype, Staples, VeriSign and Veritas. . The company has 65 employees and is headquartered in Israel, with business development offices in Beijing, Taipei, Seoul and the Silicon Valley. For additional information on Siano Mobile Silicon's solutions, please visit www.siano-ms.com. |
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