Kingston rolls out PC2 8500 memory quad kits Kingston Technology announced at CES that it is first to produce 1066MHz DDR2 memory modules in quad-kit configurations. Application processor combines ARM9 CPU with 3D graphics engine Magnum Semiconductor at CES launched the ZEVIO ZV1050 that provides 3D graphics, video and audio for low-cost consumer applications. Silicon Image rolls out HDMI 1.3 receivers for HDTVs At the 2008 International CES, Silicon Image Inc. released the PinnaClear SiI9223 four-port receiver and the SiI9127 two-port receiver, two HDMI integrated receivers that deliver the advanced HDMI 1.3 HDTV features including 1080p Deep Color and x.v.Color expanded color gamut. Tyco offers DisplayPort connectors, cable assemblies Tyco Electronics unveils a family of receptacles and cable assemblies that meet the VESA DisplayPort digital audio/video interconnect specification for both high- and low-bit rate cables. Electronics cooling systems improve energy efficiency, reduce noise Delphi Corp. has introduced an expanded portfolio of electronics cooling systems, which improve energy efficiency, noise reduction and performance, at the Consumer Electronics Show. Silicon module tuner delivers compatibility with legacy CAN tuners Xceive Corp. introduces its SiliconNOW module tuner that is positioned to bridge the gap between legacy CAN tuners and silicon-based TV tuners. Advanced input processors target HDTVs Silicon Image has introduced its PinnaClear SiI9155 advanced input processor for HDTVs at the Consumer Electronics Show. Commentary: Demos delight at CES Demos with Imagination, Qualcomm and D-Box are the highlights of another day at the Consumer Electronics Show. Power management chip integrates rich audio features Check out austriamicrosystems' AS3658, a highly integrated power and audio management unit with sophisticated audio features for battery-powered handheld devices. Nvidia shaves costs of graphics processing Hybrid SLI lets a Nvidia motherboard-embedded graphics processing unit work cooperatively with a Nvidia graphics card. Negroponte seeks momentum for One Laptop Per Child at CES Nicholas Negroponte, founder of the One Laptop Per Child movement, to supply IT learning devices to children in developing countries, spoke at the Consumer Electronics Show, describing his program and technology and shrugging off the defection of Intel from the coalition of companies committed to the non-profit OLPC initiative. NFC Tells Parents Timmy Arrived Home Safe Inside Contactless cranked up the buzz in Las Vegas this week, demonstrating several smart poster applications based on NFC. Genesis Microchip unveils direct drive monitor controllers at CES Genesis Microchip's gm580x6 series of direct drive monitors integrates a DisplayPort receiver, monitor controller and multi-standard LCD panel timing controller (TCON) in a single chip. SVGA OLED microdisplay delivers small pixel pitch Touting the industry's smallest pixel pitch for mobile virtual imaging products, the SVGA 3DS OLED-XL from eMagin offers both analog and digital signal processing in a compact 0.44-inch display with high power efficiency. Commentary: Up close and personal at CES Now with all the press conferences done, it was time to get into the nitty gritty with the vendors at the Consumer Electronics Show to find out what is really happening and get some hard details, as well as see some up-close demos. HD AVC encoder/transcoder transforms the PC into a multimedia server Broadcom's latest SoC enables the seamless transfer of video and audio content across a wide range of consumer devices. RF chip replaces infrared technology in AV control Zensys has launched Z-WaveAV, an RF single-chip series for IR replacement in AV control. Test tools address powerline network performance issues Asoka USA has introduced two network test tools at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that are designed to identify and assess powerline network performance issues. Kleer's wireless audio protocol wins support at CES Among the companies endorsing the protocol are: Sennheiser, AKG, RCA, Pioneer, Ultimate Ears, Global Icons, iSkin, Cresyn, DigiFi, Foster, Fujikon, Kaga Components and Yusan. Audio power amplifier adds 100-W per channel capability ST's STA510F PWM digital audio power amplifier adds 100-W per channel capability to its full flexible amplification (FFX) family. It also matches all PWM modulation schemes and eliminates the need for external control of power-supply turn-off sequence. Image Gallery: The Hottest Products from CES EETimes' editors are scouring the show floor for the most interesting products, and we've gathered a bunch of them into an Image Gallery. Highly integrated switch chip supports HDMI 1.3a Vativ Technologies is getting ready to sample the VTV2410 4:1 switch chip, which employs its patented VividReach HDMI technology to deliver HDMI 1.3a links over cables up to 40 meters. Portable audio codec integrates FM transmitter Leadis has launched a Gmax-enabled audio codec series at CES that is designed to extend battery life in portable applications. After break from Philips, NXP takes stock Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show, Frans Van Houten, president and CEO at NXP, said, "We still think [going private] was a good idea and it's been a good experience." CES video: HP CTO Shane Robison targets digital home Can the world's largest PC company eke out a slice of the growing digital consumer market? We asked HP CTO Shane Robison. DisplayPort ready to ramp in PCs, monitors DisplayPort backers projected a complete picture of an interconnect standard ready to ramp at the Consumer Electronics Show, showing working chips and systems from multiple companies and a road map into the next year, indicating the specification has crossed the chasm from idea to product. 'Internet cloud' hovers over CES panel CES panelists each took different angles on how to exploit the Internet to achieve their goal of "enabling your customers." FCC chief promises CES a digital America, and higher cable bills Speaking to Consumer Electronics association president Gary Shapiro, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin previewed this month's auction of 700 megahertz wireless spectrum and guaranteed that the oft-delayed "digital transition," shutting down all analog TV broadcast in the U.S., will occur on schedule in February 2009. He was less sanguine about making the cable TV industry more consumer-friendly or ending the spiral of "ever-increasing cable rates." Comcast promises cable guy makeover In a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts promised a broad roll out of Internet services at rates up to 100 Mbits/s by the end of the year with more high definition content and showed new Panasonic digital cable-ready TVs and a portable system as well as a Comcast video portal to rival Apple's iTunes and a unified messaging service. Commentary: Connectivity is king at CES Monday started out early yet again, with an 8 a.m. briefing from Clarion. Once more, connectivity is king at CES and is being crowned everywhere I turn. The most interesting part of their press conference was the mobile internet navigation display (MiND), which is going to come out in 3Q08 for around $700 - $800. DisplayPort receiver integrates direct drive monitor, LCD timing controller Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. claims the industry's first DisplayPort receiver chip with integrated support for a LCD controller/panel timing controller (TCON). Advanced DVD codec delivers complete connectivity Magnum Semiconductor unveils its MS9410 advanced DVD codec IC with two ATAPI interfaces at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Panasonic shows off broadband over powerline at CES Among the powerline products were a photo printer, Ethernet bridges, a USB hub, a Wi-Fi router, a WiMax router, an MP4 player, and a point-of-sales computer. Commentary: TVs shine at CES For TVs, all of the players introduced new products, from LG Electronics, Pioneer, Toshiba, Panasonic, Sharp, Phillips, Samsung and Sony. Most of these companies announced at least one version that had Internet capabilities, either wired or wireless, to connect to PCs and other equipment, such as digital video cameras. WirelessHD chipsets debut at CES SiBEAM is demonstrating how high quality uncompressed wireless A/V is delivered using its WirelessHD-based transmitter and receiver CMOS chipsets that are powered by its OmniLink60 technology. Samsung rolls out MLC-based 128-Gbyte, SATA II solid state drive Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has developed a multi-level cell (MLC) flash-based 128-Gbyte solid state drive (SSD) that it will produce this year in 1.8-in. and 2.5-in. versions for notebook and desktop PCs, as well as other mobile applications. Toshiba launches LCD TV SoC with full 1080P HD support Toshiba's LCD TV SoC delivers a single-chip solution with full 1080P high-definition support for the North American HDTV market. Panasonic erects 'Life Wall' at CES The president of Panasonic AVC Networks Co. blitzed a standing-room crowd at the Consumer Electronics show with a cavalcade of new products, climaxing with the futuristic prospect of "Life Wall." Kopin claims smallest color SVGA display Kopin Corp. claims the smallest color SVGA display (800 x 600 resolution) in the LCD industry with a full-color pixel size of 11.25-um square. Audio processor integrates highly efficient audio codec STMicroelectronics has introduced a new audio processor based on an ARM7TDMI core coupled with ST's proprietary FFX digital modulation technology. AMD delivers graphics processors for HD gaming, video in notebook PCs AMD unveils the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3000 series, a new family of graphics processors for high-definition gaming and video in notebook PCs with support for Microsoft DirectX 10.1 and PCI Express 2.0. DRM issues dominate next-gen TV panel at CES With representatives from Comcast, Discovery Networks, Sling Media, Hewlett-Packard and SanDisk on hand, one thing all agreed on is that -- whether for putting Internet TV content onto TV, or putting TV content on the Internet -- DRM issues are central to how the future will unfold. The panel discussion, entitled "The New Definition of TV," took place on opening day of CES in Las Vegas. Mobile broadcasters face technical, business hurdles A broad group of local television stations will start technical field trials of three competing mobile broadcasting technologies next month, but Hollywood executives said they will need to negotiate content rights before broadcasters turn on commercial systems that will serve cellphones and other mobile devices. HDMI plugs into cameras, cellphones Silicon Image Inc. is rolling out a mobile version of High Definition Multimedia Interface for digital cameras, portable media players and cellphones at a time when OEMs are exploring wireless options. Otellini serves up bleeding-edge eye candy at CES Intel CEO promises more 'proactive, personal Internet' built on chipmaker's silicon and rock-and-roll hoochie koo. CEA chief blasts 'protectionists, isolationists, TV demagogues' Consumer Electronics Association president Gary Shapiro called out for pressure on Congress for free trade, including approval of treaties with Colombia, Panama and North Korea, while blasting, protectionists, isolationists, pundits and TV demagogues for placing security issues ahead of America's tradition of open borders and "engaging with the world." CES video: LG's Woo Paik talks mobile TV LG Electronics unveiled a new terrestrial digital mobile TV system called Mobile Pedestrian Handheld. Commentary: The wonderful world of CES The real most wonderful time of the year is CES—the Consumer Electronics Show--because this is where some of the world's greatest companies announce products that will keep us entertained for the rest of the year. Controller targets portable multimedia players Sunplus mMedia has developed a portable multimedia player (PMP) controller that supports a wide range of video formats. Audio codec combines analog functions, power management The AS3543 audio front-end from austriamicrosystems combines all system analog functions in a single chip required for digital SoCs aimed at mobile entertainment products. Small tunable RF filters provide low loss, broad coverage Paratek Microwave is now shipping low loss, high performance tunable band pass filter evaluation kits based on Paratek's tunable RF technology. TV tuner delivers 'green' solution for ATSC converter, set-top boxes MaxLinear's MxL5007T TV tuner IC delivers a low-power 'green' solution for ATSC converter and set-top boxes designed for the FCC-mandated conversion to all digital television in 2009. Digital media transmitters, bridge chip link portables to digital TVs Silicon Image has unveiled three VastLane products using the company's new Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technology, which enables consumers to connect mobile devices directly to digital televisions. Low-pin-count interface links mobile devices to HDTV Silicon Image launches its Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technology at CES, which enables mobile phones, digital cameras, media players and other mobile devices to link directly to HDTVs. Intel rolls 16 45nm CPUs in Vegas Intel Corp. will lead with it strength as it comes to the Consumer Electronics Show Monday, launching 16 new PC processors made in its 45nm process technology, but in a CES keynote focused on the personal Internet, chief executive Paul Otellini will also show prototypes of systems based on the company's upcoming Menlow platform for handhelds. CES video: Toshiba defends HD-DVD Toshiba executives defended the HD-DVD video format at CES. Audio networking platform offers complete solution The JukeBlox audio networking platform from BridgeCo combines an ARM9-based processor, Linux-based middleware, SDK and reference design to provide a complete solution for connecting audio systems to home networks, the Internet, and portables. Radio chip set said to improve range for ISM radios Integration Associates' new EZ RadioPro offers designers more flexibility, improved link budgets, and antenna diversity. Panasonic promotes SD Card-based Sneaker Net at CES Panasonic cut through the Consumer Electronics Show's (CES) annual blizzard of wireless hype by showing off a variety of its new products featuring an SD card slot, signaling the revival of a sneaker net. UWB-based TransferJet: the latest go-it-alone technology from Sony Sony Corp. unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) a new proprietary Near Field wireless technology called TransferJet, whose underlying technology is based on a variation of ultrawideband (UWB). Gates delivers tongue-in-cheek farewell to CES Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates delivered his last keynote address to the 140,000-strong Consumer Electronics Crowd in a presentation that played off his public image as visionary, successful entrepreneur and geek, alternately sharing his views on the next decade in digital technology, reviewing his company's accomplishments and making fun of his nerdy persona. NFC Zones Into CES NFC Forum shows off near field communications amidst the glitz and the glamour of Las Vegas. Start-up aims for 'screen shifting' at CES Start-up Quartics is rolling out a media processor based on a proprietary VLIW core, specifically designed for "screen shifting," allowing video content to move from one type of platform to any type of display. Warner Bros. to exclusively support Blu-ray starting later this year In response to consumer demand, Warner Bros. Entertainment will release its high-definition DVD titles exclusively in the Blu-ray disc format beginning later this year, it was announced today by Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros. and Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. Highly integrated DTV chip supports worldwide standards STMicroelectronics has launched its DTV150 digital TV hardware platform that provides demodulation, MPEG-2 HD and SD decoding, full HD video processing, high quality audio, and video switching functions for iDTV sets worldwide. Power inverters power up portable devices to appliances Cobra Electronics has released a line of high-performance power inverters at the Consumer Electronics Show, marking the company's first complete line of power inverters to offer an USB output in all its models. Marvell to demo consumer, communications silicon at CES Marvell will be demonstrating its latest consumer and communications silicon at the Consumer Electronics Show. These include the Qdeo video processor, PFC controllers and TopDog 11n-450 WLAN solution. Digital home theater storms CES The Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas next week promises a look at a bevy of home theater products. DVB-T chip integrates demodulator, decoder Sunplus has introduced a highly integrated DVB-T SoC that integrates a front-end COFDM demodulator and back-end MPEG decoder for DVB-T STB and portable DTV solutions. Commentary: CES confronts a multipolar world This year's CES will be more about a multipolar world than ever before, a consumer electronincs industry analysts predicts. Wireless technology will flood CES Look for mobile TVs, wearable computing devices, portable media players, wireless in-vehicle technology, next-generation networking equipment, and much more. Desktop, notebook PCs seek spotlight at CES PC makers are expected to show systems with snazzy designs and features that turn computers into jukeboxes and libraries for video and photos. Rocket Linux to launch at CES Version 2.0 of gOS, used on the fast-selling $199 Wal-Mart PC, integrates Google-based applications and features. HD audio platform said to reduce development time, cost VeriSilicon's VZ.AudioHD applications platform includes a ZSP800 processor, audio software module suite, and system software, aimed at high-definition multimedia devices. Wireless HDTV to demo at CES Westinghouse Digital Electronics will expand its HDTV offerings with a wireless LCD-based HDTV to be demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show. Spec signals wireless video flood at CES The WirelessHD consortium has finished the initial specification for short-range 60 GHz radios, a technology that will compete with a wide variety of standard and proprietary Wi-Fi and ultrawideband approaches trying to deliver a wireless link for video to the digital home. Commentary: Will RIAA help kill off a dying format? Does the Recording Industry Association of America's legal strategy spell the end of the CD music format and, with it, high-fidelity recordings? Lenovo makes consumer PC splash ahead of CES Lenovo hopes a flashy new line of notebooks and desktops will help it grab market share in the consumer space. 2008 CES Preview Well, in a couple of days, I will be winging my way back to Las Vegas, NV again for this annual 'Rite of Passage.' I've been going to CES since the early 1980s, and it continues to grow and get bigger every year attracting more and more attendees. I guess that it's both a good and bad thing. Commentary: The death of high fidelity? Do MP3s and the "loudness war" spell the end of high-quality music recordings? Rolling Stone Magazine thinks so. I disagree. UWB boosts HD audio standard Ultrawideband technology aims to bring order to current spectrum chaos by enabling HD audio to move into the unlicensed 3.1- to 10.6-GHz band designated for personal area networks. Palm-sized 'pico-projector' enabled by MEMS Microvision debuts its pico-projector technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) using a single digital micro-mirror based on a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) chip to enable a five cubic centimeter battery-powered laser scanning module that projects 8- to 80-inch images. Terrestrial digital radio goes mobile At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, HD Radio developer iBiquity will show new features for the terrestrial digital radio format, such as an iTunes "tagging" feature that makes it easier to purchase music, while touting low-power chip support and reference designs tailored to move the HD Radio platform into portable devices. Musical chairs in home nets Can $14 Billion Change 4G? Calling all H1-Bs Blog Main Page

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