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Conexant Debuts Broadcast A/V Decoders for IPTV

By Nathesh, TMCnet Contributing Editor

Conexant today introduced a new family of broadcast audio/video decoders targeted at “PCTV” applications.

 

This allows users to watch TV on their PCs, according to the company. The company says that the new decoders are integrated devices that can also be used in conjunction with Conexant’s demodulators to create complete IPTV (News - Alert) system solutions.

 

Conexant deals in semiconductor solutions for Internet connectivity, digital imaging, and media processing applications. Conexant offers a components and system solutions for standard- and high-definition video applications including PCTV and video surveillance, according to the company.

 

The company says its video and multimedia product offering includes analog and digital video encoders/decoders, PCI video decoders, software, and complete reference designs.

 

The released CX2310X decoders enable the capture of analog and digital broadcast streams on personal computers through an integrated universal serial bus interface, according to the company. The key features include support for consumer infrared functionality, which allows consumers to operate multimedia PCs and TVs connected to cable or satellite set-top boxes with a single remote control, company officials say.

 

Conexant claims that these decoders are the world’s first USB broadcast A/V decoders to offer this level of functionality.

 

“We have applied our expertise in audio/video capture and PC architectures to develop a next-generation product family that sets a new standard in terms of performance and integration,” said Rene Hartner, vice president of marketing for Conexant’s Imaging and PC Media business. “Our world-class broadcast decoders deliver the high-fidelity audio and superior video quality that consumers expect. They also allow manufacturers to develop products that provide consumers with the added convenience of infrared connectivity.”

 

Users can choose from the configurations Conexant offers to capture a single analog stream, two simultaneous digital TV transport streams, or a combination of analog and digital broadcast programming, according to the company. The company says this was intended for manufacturers to easily and cost-effectively develop products from applications ranging from basic analog television capture to advanced hybrid analog and digital capture solutions, officials say.

 

Nathesh is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Nathesh’s articles, please visit his columnist page.

 

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