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Netgem Chooses MaxLinear Silicon Tuner
for Use in STB Designs
Close-Up Media via COMTEX
July 19, 2010
MaxLinear Inc., a provider of integrated radio frequency (RF) and
mixed-signal integrated circuits for broadband communication
applications, announced that Netgem, Paris, a European provider of
connected entertainment technology, has selected the MxL201RF
ultra-low power silicon tuner to be used in several of its key
hybrid set-top box (STB) designs. |
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In June, Netgem
announced partnerships with operators in Europe and Australia for
terrestrial, cable and IPTV services. Netgem's STB will be used as
part of these operators' offerings that combine content
traditionally provided via terrestrial and cable TV services along
with interactive content via broadband access. MaxLinear noted its
MxL201RF tuner has been integrated into the STBs that Netgem will
provide these customers.
Measuring only 5mm x 5mm in a 32-pin QFN package, MaxLinear's
MxL201RF digital cable and terrestrial tuner provides a small front
end for cable and terrestrial STBs. The tuner uses MaxLinear's
proprietary digital CMOS technology to deliver the highest
performance and features integrated channel filtering and on-chip
94dB gain to deliver signal reception of weak signals even under
conditions of significant channel loading and transmission spectrum
tilt for cable applications and in the face of extreme interfering
channels typically found in terrestrial applications.
"These new STBs are noteworthy to consumers because they blend over
the top content with terrestrial and cable content in a seamless
manner. This is another great example of the value and flexibility
of MxL201RF," said Kishore Seendripu, Chief Executive Officer of
MaxLinear. "Netgem is a leader in the market and we're thrilled to
work with the company on these applications and look forward to
future collaborations."
"Netgem takes pride in its
ability to provide a great consumer experience through middleware
that provides a single interface for entertainment, regardless of
whether the source is IPTV, cable or terrestrial signals," said
Christophe Aulnette, managing director of Netgem. "We like working
with MaxLinear because they are a partner that is committed to that
same level of innovation and product excellence as Netgem."
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