Broadcom Chips Bring Full 1080p DivX(R) Video to Digital Televisions
October 29 2008 - 8:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DivX, Inc.
(NASDAQ:DIVX), a digital media company, today announced the
high-definition (HD) DivX Certification(TM) of three new digital
television (DTV) system-on-a-chip (SoC) chip solutions from
Broadcom Corporation. The BCM3548, BCM3549 and BCM3556 are
Broadcom's latest highly integrated single-chip DTV SoC solutions
that allow TV manufacturers to offer their customers a variety of
next-generation features and support including the benefit of
seamlessly integrating DivX(R) technology for full high-definition
digital video at the 1080p profile. "DivX has proven to be a major
influencer in bridging the gap between digital video on the PC and
consumer electronics," said Dave DiOro, Broadcom's Vice President
and General Manager, Digital Television. "With the increasing
demand for devices that support DivX such as digital televisions,
we are pleased to continue working with DivX in developing
solutions that deliver the seamless integration of high-definition
video." Digital televisions based on the latest Broadcom(R) DTV
designs give consumers the ability to play back DivX HD digital
video across a variety of mediums. Video may be streamed over a
wired or wireless home network or enjoyed via a range of USB
connected devices, such as flash drives, portable media players
(PMPs), and external hard drives. DivX technology significantly
compresses digital video without sacrificing premium visual quality
and DivX Certification ensures this video can be experienced across
a variety of consumer electronics devices including Blu-ray
players, mobile phones, in-car media players, set-top boxes, and
personal media players. 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 BCM3548, BCM3549 and BCM3556 products will
play an important role in bringing these technology benefits to the
market. "These new chips from Broadcom provide digital television
manufacturers with a premium solution for high-definition digital
video," said Patrice Lagrange, Senior Vice President, Products,
DivX, Inc. "We are delighted to work with Broadcom and believe
these chips highlight our increasing significance within an
important product category." These DTV SoC solutions feature an
advanced multi-format decoder, network connectivity, a 3D graphical
user interface and unique 3D color management. The BCM3556 DTV SoC
also adds compatibility for worldwide standards including digital
video broadcast (DVB)-based platforms to address European and Asian
markets while the BCM3548 and BCM3549 target the U.S. market.
Products that bear the DivX Certified(R) 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 http://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; the risk of 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 August 8, 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(R), the DivX(R)
logo, DivX Certified(R) and DivX Certification(TM) are among the
trademarks of DivX, Inc. Broadcom(R) is 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.
DATASOURCE: DivX, Inc. CONTACT: Media, Jon Paul McLeary,
+1-858-882-6425, , or Investors, Karen Fisher, +1-858-882-6415, ,
both of DivX, Inc. Web site: http://www.divx.com/
http://www.divx.com/certification
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