Date: 29/01/2010

DIRECTV adopts NXP Semiconductor's HD digital video recorder SoC solution

Television service provider, DIRECTV has adopted the HR24, a new High Definition (HD) digital video recorder (DVR) satellite system on chip (SoC) solution from NXP Semiconductor to develop the HD DVR satellite receivers.

The HR24 DVR enables to easy share high-quality, high-definition digital entertainment and data throughout the home over the existing coax cable infrastructure.

NXP says, with increasing demand for multi-room DVRs, it is collaborating with Entropic Communications to develop home-networked set top box solutions that support MoCA technology.

"Along with HD, providing our customers with the ability to easily and reliably distribute content throughout the home, is an integral part of our strategy to deliver an unparalleled television experience," said Romulo Pontual, CTO, DIRECTV. "We remain committed to create a reliable video distribution system for our customers who want to enjoy a connected home lifestyle."

"NXP is focused on offering a best-in class HD viewing experience to set-top box operators and OEMs, while simultaneously helping them accelerate time to market at optimized costs," said Lewis Brewster, senior vice president, business line STB, NXP Semiconductors. "Launching our first HD platform at DIRECTV is the result of several years of development and stringent testing, and our collaboration bolsters NXP's leadership in the TV ecosystem."

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