AUSTIN, Texas, Jun 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Silicon
Laboratories Inc. (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance,
analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, today introduced the industry's
first digital TV demodulator that combines satellite, terrestrial and
cable digital video broadcast (DVB) functions in one highly integrated
device. The Si2167 multimedia TV demodulator provides the smallest
single-chip, multi-standard demodulation solution, simplifying the
design of integrated digital TVs (iDTV), set-top boxes (STB), personal
video recorders (PVR), network interface modules (NIM), PCTV
accessories, and professional video DVB receivers.
Today's iDTV and STB makers rely on multiple demodulators to enable
satellite (DVB-S/S2), terrestrial (DVB-T) and cable (DVB-C) reception in
a single system. This approach adds cost and complexity to the system
design. By supporting DVB-T/C/S/S2 in a single device, the Si2167
eliminates the need for multiple demodulators and greatly simplifies
both hardware and software design. The Si2167 IC's DVB-T/C core is an
enhanced and field-proven version of the Si2165 IC core, a
market-leading terrestrial and cable demodulator that has shipped in
high volumes during the last two years.
Available in a tiny 48-pin 7 mm x 7 mm QFN package, the Si2167 IC
enables the industry's smallest demodulator footprint for a DVB-S/S2
demodulator despite the inherent complexity of the DVB-S2 standard.
Additionally, embedding DVB-T/C into the same device provides a
space-saving multimedia demodulator solution that dramatically reduces
PCB area, which is an important consideration for NIM manufacturers and
systems with multiple front-end designs. The lower pin count simplifies
the design process and significantly reduces the overall electrical
component bill of material.
"Our objective in the video market is to deliver global front-end
solutions that offer size and cost advantages with improved
performance," said Dave Bresemann, vice president of Broadcast products
at Silicon Labs. "The combination of the Si2167 multimedia demodulator
and our award-winning Si217x hybrid silicon tuners provides a
small-footprint, high-performance solution for terrestrial, cable and
satellite reception."
The Si2167 supports a seamless interface to Silicon Labs Si217x
hybrid silicon tuner. Additionally, the Si2167's flexible
terrestrial and cable intermediate frequency (standard and low IF)
interface is also compatible with any standard mixer oscillator
phase-locked loop (MOPLL) based metal can tuners. For DVB-S/S2
applications, the Si2167 supports common Zero IF (ZIF) tuner solutions
by integrating two dedicated on-chip analog-to-digital converters.
The Si2167 IC's power dissipation is less than 200 mW in DVB-T/C
reception mode, and it also ranges from 450 to 860 mW depending on the
DVB-S2 mode and actual field reception conditions. These figures
represent significant power savings compared with legacy solutions,
which helps minimize overheating inside the module or the equipment
cabinet. The Si2167 IC's on-chip oscillator/PLL circuit enables the
demodulator to be driven by the tuner's clock sources, eliminating the
need for a dedicated crystal for the demodulator.
Reliable and Efficient Scanning Algorithm
The Si2167 multimedia demodulator implements a fast, robust blind scan
and blind lock algorithm, which streamlines the software development
process. This scanning technique allows iDTV/STB equipment makers to
minimize development time spent on the critical scanning algorithms
while improving the end user experience during set-up.
The Si2167 is able to quickly retrieve frequencies and symbol rates in
blind mode in satellite and cable reception during the initial scan or
while locking on a given frequency. Built-in algorithms enable
unprecedented reliability, eliminating instances of missed channels.
For terrestrial reception, DVB-T scanning time typically can be reduced
to an industry-leading 30 seconds. The Si2167 is able to reliably
determine when no channel is present or if an analog broadcast is
detected. As a result, the host processor can avoid blank or analog
channels, immediately stepping to the next frequency.
Pricing and Availability
Evaluation boards, samples and pre-production quantities of the Si2167
multimedia DVB demodulator are available today. Pricing in 10,000-unit
quantities for the Si2167 is $8.06 (USD). For additional Si2167 product
information, please visit www.silabs.com/pr/broadcast.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Silicon Laboratories is an industry leader in the innovation of
high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs. Developed by a
world-class engineering team with unsurpassed expertise in mixed-signal
design, Silicon Labs' diverse portfolio of highly-integrated,
easy-to-use products offers customers significant advantages in
performance, size and power consumption. These patented solutions serve
a broad set of markets and applications including consumer,
communications, computing, industrial and automotive.
Headquartered in Austin, TX, Silicon Labs is a global enterprise with
operations, sales and design activities worldwide. The company is
committed to contributing to our customers' success by recruiting the
highest quality talent to create industry-changing innovations. For more
information about Silicon Labs, please visit www.silabs.com.
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