Date: 21/12/2010

NXP Semiconductor's TV Tuner chip blocks wireless network interference noise

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced the TDA18273 - a unique silicon tuner integrating immunity to wireless network interference from wireless LAN and mobile phones. This is particularly important as a growing number of TVs today introduce WLAN IP TV or Google TV capability. The TDA18273 hybrid silicon tuner supports worldwide TV standards - both analog and digital - and functions as a single universal tuner platform for terrestrial and cable TV reception. With a low noise figure of 4dB, the TDA18273 silicon tuner can be used on board or in a tuner can. TDA18273 helps in reducing the tuner size in physical design of LED-backlit LCD TVs.

Facts and Highlights as listed by NXP:

Single supply voltage
Very high maximum input level
6x6mm outline HVQFN 40-pin package
Ready for future TV standards such as DVB-T2 and DVB-C2

Here is a market analyst comment supporting this product:
"The market opportunity for silicon TV tuners will nearly double within five years, topping $500 million by 2014, as they replace traditional can-type TV tuners," said Gerry Kaufhold, In-Stat analyst. "As the global market leader in silicon tuners, NXP is well positioned to address the design needs of TV set manufacturers and reliably supply very high volumes. With the introduction of its latest generation high-performance hybrid silicon tuner, NXP is leading the way in supporting significant performance improvements, including immunity to wireless network interference."

"With the TDA18273, we've developed a high-performance silicon tuner covering all worldwide TV standards. We are extremely pleased that Funai, a leading Japanese set maker with strong presence in the US, has chosen the TDA18273," said Fabrice Punch, international marketing manager, TV front end business line, NXP Semiconductors. "Our latest silicon tuner also demonstrates that we are continuing to build on more than 20 years of experience in TV tuner IC design."

Editorial Product Rating: *** (High Value)