STMicroelectronics' Chips Selected by MitraStar Technology for Set-Top Boxes

STMicroelectronics STM today announced that MitraStar Technology, the world leader in the networking DMS (Design and Manufacturing Service) industry, has selected ST's STiH273 system-on-chip to produce set-top boxes (STBs) for Kbro Broadband, one of Taiwan's largest cable television operators. ST's highly-integrated, secure and optimized HD cable chipset is set to accelerate Taiwan's transition to digital TV. ST's newest set-top box chips enable the delivery of innovative DVB and Internet-based services to price-sensitive market segments, broadening consumer access to HD Interactive STB, Personal Video Recorders (PVR), Internet Protocol (IP) clients and dual-HD boxes supporting connected-TV services such as IPTV, information channels and Over-The-Top (OTT) video, gaming, catch-up TV and social networking. Together, these features will enable operators to win extra subscribers and grow revenue while similarly helping retailers to offer richer features in their set-top boxes. "ST's mission is to bring connected-home and rich multimedia experience to living rooms throughout Greater China Region," said Herve Mathieu, Group Vice President and General Manager of ST's Unified Platform Division. "We are working in close cooperation with local partners and customers to address all needs See full press release
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Comments
Loading...
Posted In: NewsGuidanceOfferingsContractsManagementGlobal
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!