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C-Cube Microsystems Announces Selection by DiviCom, General Instrument, and NDS for Next Generation HD Encoder Systems

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C-Cube Microsystems, a leading provider of digital video silicon solutions, announced that DiviCom, General Instrument Corporation, and NDS have selected C-Cube encoding silicon for the next generation of high definition (HD) encoder systems. This collaboration enables broadcasters, satellite, and cable operators to meet government and market requirements for full commercial deployment of HD digital television programming.

Key Takeaways:

  • C-Cube's DVxpert(TM) silicon and patented PerfectView(TM) algorithm have been selected by DiviCom, General Instrument, and NDS for their next-generation HD encoder systems.
  • These encoder systems will enable broadcasters, satellite, and cable operators to meet FCC-mandated transition from analog to digital television programming.
  • The DVxpert architecture is flexible and scalable, supporting industry-predominant formats for HD transmission, including 480P, 720P, and 1080I, as well as standard definition encoder systems.
  • The architecture is software extensible, allowing customers to enhance performance through simple software upgrades via the PerfectView IP, reducing the need for expensive hardware changes.
  • C-Cube's PerfectView algorithm addresses multi-layer motion estimation, error masking, inverse telecine, and optimal bit allocation, achieving the industry's highest compression ratio and image quality.
  • The collaboration aims to deliver fully functional HD encoding systems, readying broadcast stations for the industry's transition to digital television.
  • DiviCom, General Instrument, and NDS will leverage C-Cube's expertise in open digital video silicon solutions to develop specialized processing techniques and increase computing horsepower.

Statistics:

  • C-Cube's DVxpert silicon supports multiple HD formats, including 480P, 720P, and 1080I, as well as standard definition encoder systems.
  • The DVxpert architecture is scalable and flexible, enabling customers to meet the industry's standard for HD transmission.
  • The PerfectView algorithm achieves the industry's highest compression ratio and image quality, reducing deployment costs.
  • C-Cube Microsystems is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sources:

  • C-Cube Microsystems press release, "C-Cube Microsystems Announces Selection by DiviCom, General Instrument, and NDS for Next Generation HD Encoder Systems" (no date)
  • C-Cube Microsystems press release, "About the DVxpert Broadcast Encoder" (no date)
  • DiviCom, Inc. website, www.divi.com (no date)
  • General Instrument Corporation website, www.gi.com (no date)
  • NDS website, www.ndsworld.com (no date)
  • C-Cube Microsystems website, www.c-cube.com (no date)

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