Date: 03/09/2010

Trident releases new digital TV SoC using its ESR technology

Trident has released the HiDTV Pro-SXLä, a digital TV SOC (system-on-a-chip) that features Connected-TV, digital television standards support and good picture quality using Trident's Super Resolution (ESR) technology. Trident says that the HiDTV Pro-SXL SoC delivers capabilities normally found in higher-end TVs to a low-cost platform and provides consumers with access to leading web services such as video-on-demand, audio-on-demand, news, and sports.

"The HiDTV Pro-SXL chipset is a cost competitive solution that provides the highest level of picture quality with value-enhancing features such as Internet connectivity and acoustic calibration technology that improves audio quality with thin or low price speakers," said Dirk Wieberneit, senior vice president and general manager of the Trident TV Business unit. "Trident is the number one market share leader in semiconductor system solutions for digital and analog TV, and we are once again delivering products that TV manufacturers can implement to bring rich and immersive multimedia experiences to the mainstream market."

Trident claims HiDTV Pro-SXL chipset offers superior noise reduction while maintaining detail. The chipset features Trident's user interface and connectivity functionalities with DLNA, widgets, and Internet portals.

Availability: Sampling now.

For more information visit: www.tridentmicro.com.