DivX Certifies High-Definition Chip from Broadcom for HDTVs and Set-Top Boxes
August 11 2008 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a digital media company, today
announced�the high-definition (HD) DivX Certification� of Broadcom
Corporation's BCM7405 system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution. Building on
Broadcom�s current family of SoCs, including the BCM7452 and
BCM7403, which have already achieved standard-definition (SD) DivX
Certification, the BCM7405 provides advanced internet provider (IP)
functionality and improved video and audio performance for
satellite, cable and IP set-top boxes (STBs). This next generation
product can support the playback of DivX 1080p content, and other
key integrated features for digital television content such as
recording, playback, time-shifting and trick modes. �DivX is a key
player in high-quality digital content distribution and
consumption, and we are pleased to continue collaborating with them
to support our shared customers� goals of supporting the widest
selection of video and audio content formats,� said Aidan O�Rourke,
Senior Director of Marketing, IPTV Set-Top Box Products for
Broadcom. DivX� technology significantly reduces the file sizes of
digital video, and DivX Certification enables consumers to play
DivX video content on a range of entertainment devices such as
digital video recorders, portable media players, digital
televisions, Blu-ray DVD players, and mobile phones. This improved
compression makes it easier to move and share high-quality content
between devices, making the entertainment experience more enjoyable
for consumers. By supporting HD DivX, the BCM7405 will play an
important role in bringing these technology benefits to the market.
�This new DivX Certified chip from Broadcom illustrates our
commitment to ensuring a high-quality video experience across any
device,� said Kevin Hell, Chief Executive Officer, DivX, Inc.
�Working with Broadcom has afforded us the opportunity to meet the
rising demand for our high-definition solution in the emerging
product categories of digital televisions and set-top boxes.�
Products that bear the DivX Certified� logo have undergone a
rigorous testing program to ensure interoperability, security and
visual quality. DivX Certified products enable consumers to create,
play, and share high-quality video content across a range of
devices and platforms. For more information on DivX Certification,
visit www.divx.com/certification. About DivX, Inc. DivX, Inc. is a
digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a
high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX
creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that
span the �three screens� comprising today�s consumer media
environment�the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 100
million DivX Certified devices have shipped into the market from
leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers
content providers and publishers a complete solution for the
distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven
by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of
hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video
experience to enable the digital home. Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical
in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements
include, but are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's
visibility within the investment community. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause DivX's actual results to be materially
different from historical results or from any results expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include,
but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX
technology may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated
market opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at
all; the risk that the Company�s activities may not result in the
growth of profitable revenue; risks and uncertainties related to
the maintenance and strength of the DivX brand; risks associated
with DivX's ability to penetrate existing and new markets; risks
regarding the effects of competition; DivX's dependence on its
licensees and partners; the effect of intellectual property rights
claims; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section
of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 12, 2008. All forward-looking statements are
qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is
providing this information as of the date of this release and does
not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements contained in this release as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. DivX�, the DivX� logo,
DivX Certified� and DivX Certification� are among the trademarks of
DivX, Inc. Broadcom�, the pulse logo, Connecting everything� and
the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom
Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain
other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or trade names
mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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