Pixelworks Technology Drives Hauppauge’s Cordcutter TV a Dual-Tuner Over-the-Air (OTA) Streaming Solution
January 08 2018 - 9:00AM
Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), a leading provider of visual
processing solutions, today announced the Company’s XCode 5516
processor with advanced transcoding is the fundamental technology
behind the high-quality OTA streaming in Hauppauge’s recently
launched Cordcutter TV.
Hauppauge’s Cordcutter TV is a dual-tuner OTA
device for streaming ATSC High-Definition (HD) digital TV and clear
QAM digital cable TV over a home Wi-Fi network. With an MSRP of
$139.99 and no additional fees or contracts to sign, the solution
provides an easy and seamless way for consumers to view up to 150+
channels (depending on geography) of free local broadcast video in
HD quality on both iOS and Android devices, as well as popular
media players such as Apple TV and Amazon’s Fire TV. Additionally,
the Cordcutter TV’s dual-tuners allow consumers to watch two live
TV channels on two separate devices at the same time.
Powered by Pixelworks’ XCode 5516 processor with
advanced transcoding technology, Hauppauge’s Cordcutter TV offers a
compelling combination of product versatility and high-quality
video output. More specifically, the XCode 5516 is capable of
simultaneously transcoding two HD MPEG2 to H.264 video streams,
while preserving the video quality of the original stream.
Pixelworks’ advanced transcoding technology also includes adaptive
bitrate streaming (ABR), enabling the Cordcutter TV to deliver OTA
video content in a format optimized for a broad array of mobile
devices.
"By leveraging the advanced technologies in
Pixelworks’ XCode 5516, we have launched a wireless TV receiver for
customers who would like to watch live, free, over-the-air HD
TV. The XCode 5516 allows us to achieve ease of installation,
mobile and media device compatibility, wireless connectivity and
high-quality video playback,” said Ken Plotkin, President of
Hauppauge. “Our Cordcutter TV with dual-tuners and best-in-class
transcoding technology was specifically designed to meet the
growing consumer demand for OTA streaming solutions, which is
increasingly becoming the preferred method to access TV content in
the most cost-effective manner possible.”
"The number of consumers ‘cutting-the-cord’
continues to grow, as a result of innovative new products such as
Hauppauge’s Cordcutter TV that make it easier to seamlessly access
and stream high-quality OTA broadcast TV across numerous devices.
Pixelworks’ XCode 5516 and its market-leading transcoding
technology with multi-tuner support is a key enabler of these next
generation streaming solutions, and we are excited to have our
technology integrated into Hauppauge’s newest device for OTA
streaming,” said Anselmo Pilla, Senior Director of Marketing at
Pixelworks.
Features of the Hauppauge Cordcutter TV:
- Dual ATSC and clear QAM tuners in one small box, which enables
simultaneous streaming of two TV channels to two separate
devices.
- Completely wireless solution by connecting an OTA antenna to an
existing Wi-Fi router over 2.5Ghz or 5Ghz.
- Stream live HD TV to smartphones, tablets and media devices,
such as Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.
- Two built-in hardware transcoders provide optimal battery life
on mobile devices.
- ‘myTV’ app, available for iOS and Android devices, allows
viewer to watch, pause and record live HD TV on a smartphone or
tablet.
- Low Power / Small Form Factor design.
The Hauppauge Cordcutter TV product is available
today at Best Buy, Amazon and Hauppauge.com. For more information
on the Cordcutter TV product or to purchase, visit:
http://www.hauppauge.com/cordcuttertv
Pixelworks will be showcasing Hauppauge’s
Cordcutter TV at CES 2018 in Las Vegas from Jan 9 to 12, 2018 in
the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Please email
meetings@pixelworks.com to book a meeting with our CES team
and the see the latest in OTA streaming products.
About Hauppauge
Hauppauge has been delivering TV for personal
computers and mobile devices since 1990 and is the leading
developer and manufacturer of digital video recorders, digital TV
and data broadcast receiver products for PC’s. The Company’s
Internet web site can be found at http://www.hauppauge.com.
Hauppauge, Cordcutter TV, myTV and WinTV are registered trademarks
of Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. Other product or service names
herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
About Pixelworks
Pixelworks creates, develops and markets high
efficiency visual display processing and advanced video delivery
solutions for the highest quality display and streaming
applications. The Company enables worldwide manufacturers to
provide leading edge consumer electronics and professional
displays, as well as video delivery and streaming solutions. The
company is headquartered in San Jose, CA. For more information,
please visit the company’s Web site at www.pixelworks.com.
Note: Pixelworks and the Pixelworks logo are
registered trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
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