Synaptics Launches New 4K Advanced HDR Multimedia Video Processor for Set-Top-Box Market
September 14 2017 - 3:00AM
IBC2017 CONFERENCE -- Synaptics Incorporated
(NASDAQ:SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions,
today announced its new VideoSmart™ BG5CT multimedia solution
featuring 4K Advanced HDR video processing for the global
set-top-box market. The Synaptics® VideoSmart™ BG5CT is the
company’s sixth-generation video processor technology and part of
the award-winning multimedia portfolio recently acquired from
Marvell. Synaptics completed the acquisition of Marvell’s
Multimedia Solutions Business on September 8, 2017.
The BG5CT is pin compatible with the highly-successful
previous-generation Android TV SoC (BG4CT) and offers key feature
upgrades including Advanced HDR and higher performance. The BG5CT
integrates a 1.6 GHz 15K DMIPs Quad Core ARM CPU, 2.8 GPixel per
second GPU, carrier-grade security, and state-of-the-art power
management techniques, all designed to enable Pay TV operators and
set-top-box manufacturers to cost-effectively deliver revenue
generating entertainment and gaming services to their
subscribers.
Synaptics’ Qdeo® video processing technology with Advanced HDR
is a key enabler for broad rollout of 4K services by Pay TV
operators. The BG5CT’s Advanced HDR supports both Dolby Vision and
Technicolor HDR, technologies that are already widely adopted by TV
manufacturers, content creators, and service operators. Pay TV
operators want to deliver a consistent high-quality viewing
experience regardless of content, and the BG5CT with Dolby Vision
and Technicolor HDR technologies, not only delivers excellent 4K
quality video, but also supports up-conversion of SDR content for
best-in-class image quality.
“Our recent acquisition of Marvell’s multimedia solutions
business reflects Synaptics’ firm commitment to lead in open
platform adoption like Android TV for the Pay TV industry and
advances our leadership in the smart home market,” said Huibert
Verhoeven, senior vice president and general manager, IoT Division,
Synaptics. “Synaptics is uniquely positioned to innovate on
entertainment platforms with our core human interface portfolio of
voice, audio, biometrics, touch, and display and now an immersive
visual experience.”
Security is critical for the Pay TV market, and Synaptics works
closely with conditional access system (CAS) standards leaders
including Verimatrix and Nagravision to ensure that BG5CT
incorporates a robust security architecture that is compliant with
Pay TV operator requirements worldwide.
The BG5CT’s optimal blend of high-performance and low-power
targets the fastest growing segments of the set-top-box market.
Primary SDKs for BG5CT will include Android TV and RDK. Its
feature-rich small footprint reduces bill-of-materials and is an
ideal enabler of the sleek small form-factor set-top-boxes that
consumers are demanding. Synaptics continues its performance
leadership with additional transcoding capabilities for “watch
anywhere” multi-screen broadcasts or recorded content on the device
of your choice whether smartphone, tablet, or PC.
IBC2017 Conference: Please join us at IBC2017
in Amsterdam where we will be showcasing the BG5CT and our latest
voice and multimedia solutions (acquired from Marvell) for the
smart home. You can experience Synaptics’ latest innovations that
enable new interactive services for the Service Provider Pay TV
market including 4K Advanced HDR video, OTT, and next generation UI
incorporating voice control.
To make an appointment at IBC, please contact your Synaptics
account representative.
About Synaptics:Synaptics is the
pioneer and leader of the human interface revolution, bringing
innovative and intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices.
Synaptics’ broad portfolio of touch, display, biometrics, voice,
and audio products is built on the company’s rich R&D,
extensive IP and dependable supply chain capabilities. With
solutions designed for mobile, PC, smart home, and automotive
industries, Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and
aesthetics to enable products that help make our digital lives more
productive, secure and enjoyable. (NASDAQ:SYNA)
www.synaptics.com.
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owners.
For further information, please contact: David
Hurd Synaptics +1-408-904-2766 david.hurd@synaptics.com
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