PHILPS's new semiconductor program to enhance the consumer experience of the Internet

PHILPS electronics company before the date for the home consumer electronics applications launched a series of new semiconductor solutions, including solutions, a complete system for the European market for IP digital TV set-top box (STB) development kit for the class D amplifier of flat-panel TVs, and to achieve the PC video decoder TV function.

PHILPS semiconductor family division senior vice president and general manager Giel Rutten said: "PHILPS has accumulated rich experience and advanced technology in the field of consumer electronics, have a good understanding of the needs of consumers, and thus can be designed specifically for the next generation of semiconductor solutions should be used in consumer electronics. The family of applications, using PHILPS solutions, Internet consumers only through TV, set-top boxes and home media devices, you can easily experience the latest entertainment, information and services, and can enjoy the best quality of audio and video."

Digital TV

PHILPS / Nexperia solutions for hybrid simulation system of TV810 digital TV market in the United States has been successful, on this basis, PHILPS specifically for the European market launch of the Nexperia TV810 DVB semiconductor system solutions. This highly integrated system solution can help TV manufacturers to quickly put the digital TV market. TV810 DVB support PAL/SECAM and DVB-T, with advanced quality improvement algorithm, MP3 playback and JPEG digital photo display and other rich features, can bring more exciting entertainment experience for consumers.

PHILPS also introduced its latest intermediate frequency (IF) demodulator for analog and digital TV reception. PHILPS TDA989x supports all analog and digital TV standards worldwide, helping to improve the quality of signal reception is not smooth area. The chip reduces the number of external components required, simplifies the design and helps manufacturers reduce material costs. Loewe, the leading TV producer, has pioneered the use of the chip to design a front-end TV solution that provides the best possible results for analog, DVB-T, and DVB-C services. Loewe will display a full range of PHILPS IFA solutions on the deployment of a new hybrid receiving LCD tv. Promote the development of IP STB Market

Consumers want to get and broadcast digital content from the Internet through the TV, so it becomes the driving force of the rapid development of the IP set-top box market. PHILPS will show a complete development kit on IFA, which can help manufacturers reduce development costs, shorten the time to market, to meet the growing demand for IP set-top boxes. STB810 NexperiaTM of PHILPS PNX855x engine based on family entertainment, with its advanced video phone, and video quality improved algorithm, DVD playback, storage and personal video recording function, promote the rapid development of IP and broadcast set-top box market. STB810 also provides optional Linux and WinCE programming environment to help set-top box manufacturers to create the design flexibility required for this emerging market advantage.

TeleGent GmbH, which provides the set-top box platform for the original design manufacturer (ODM) and the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has developed this solution in the middle of its design, and has developed the Evolution1 platform. It uses Microsoft Windows CE 5 operating system, to achieve a powerful and cost-effective set-top box solutions, broadcast from wired or IP source content.

Creating advanced audio solutions for flat screen TVs

Consumers want their newly purchased flat-panel TVs to have the same audio performance as their premium video features. PHILPS has been aware of this trend, and specifically for the development of a series of D amplifier. PHILPS will show on the TDA8932T D class IFA amplifier. This is a single-chip solution to help TV manufacturers to break the limit of design, to meet their demand for more space on the board, and lower power consumption, providing excellent audio quality for consumers.

TV function for PC

PHILPS for the digital home desktop PC and notebook launch of the integrated PCI Express dual universal video and stereo decoder can help consumers enjoy the functionality of the TV through PC. This new PCI Express audio / video decoder can be integrated into the PC-TV card, or directly integrated on the PC motherboard, so that PC can receive a variety of analog and digital TV signals. In IFA, PHILPS will display this solution to the combination of CyberLink and PowerCinema, to help consumers make full use of the dual channel application experience, advanced features, for example, they can record two channels at the same time show, or in the recording while watching another channel, can also enjoy the picture.