ViXS demonstrates XCode(R) 4210's performance and feature set at IBC 2010

XCode(R) 4210 enables next generation personal video recorder (PVR) set-top boxes

TORONTO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc., a leading provider of smart network multimedia processor solutions that enable a rich video entertainment experience, invites you to experience the latest in advanced set-top boxes enabled by XCode(R) 4210 at IBC 2010.

IBC is being held in Amsterdam, September 10 - 14, 2010, and is the world's premier event for those engaged in the creation, management and delivery of entertainment and media content. ViXS' smart processors put it firmly at the centre of the delivery of digital media from high quality video distribution to a large array of devices, including: advanced set-top boxes; Blu-ray/PVR devices; network-attached storage (NAS) devices; and mobile/portable devices.

XCode 4210(R), launched in March of this year, is production-ready and is currently being designed into the products of a number of leading consumer electronics manufacturers in key target markets, including: cable set-top boxes, IPTV set-top boxes, Connected TVs, and Blu-ray devices. The multimedia processor system-on-chip (SOC) includes a robust feature set, patented transcoding technology, and Xtensiv(TM) Software Suite.

Key features of the XCode(R) 4210 include:

    -   Dual HD (high definition) decode with integrated HD to HD transcoding
    -   Encodes, decodes and transcodes HD video up to 1080p60/50
    -   High performance CPU architecture with 2800 DMIPS available for
        Application Hosting
    -   Advanced 3D graphics engine
    -   Dedicated network processor for high throughput
    -   Support of full resolution 3D TV
    -   Support for Over-The-Top (OTT) video services and content
    -   DLNA(R) DMS2.0 with CEA-2014 RUI generation
    -   ViXS Android(TM) Software Development Kit (SDK)
    -   Integration of a wide range of peripherals, including: PCI Express,
        USB, Serial ATA, Gigabit Ethernet, and DDR3.

Come experience the latest in digital media technologies and view demonstrations that feature a range of XCode(R) 4210's capabilities in ViXS' booth at IBC, including:

    -   Dual HD decode plus HD to HD transcode, advanced 3D graphics and
        DLNA(R) server
    -   Full HD resolution MVC (Multi-View Codec) 3D TV
    -   True content mobility: streaming to tablets, mobile phones and other
        devices
    -   Adobe(R) Flash(R) Player 10.1
    -   Android(TM)

About ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless control, conversion, and connectivity between many classes and sizes of digital entertainment devices.

ViXS supplies advanced System-on-Chip semiconductors, software solutions and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs, Network-Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways, Blu-ray players/recorders, as well as Broadcast and Professional Equipment OEMs.

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 240 patents worldwide with over 70 patents being issued to date. Listed for four years running as one of Deloitte's fastest growing North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of multimedia products.

For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.

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SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.