NEC Selects TeraLogic's TL750 Graphics Processor for New Digital Video Recorder (MVDISC Recorder) [The NEC GigaStation recorder uses CUBE's DVx codec for MPEG-2 encoding.]
TL750 Brings High-Performance Graphics and Video Processing to Digital Video
Recording Set-Top Box
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and TOKYO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraLogic, Inc., a leading developer of technology solutions for digital video applications, today announced that its TL750 processor has been chosen by NEC to provide the graphical interface for NEC's GigaStation, the world's first Digital Video Recorder (MVDISC Recorder) that uses optical discs. The capacity of this MVDISC Cartridge is 5.2GB/side and can record up to 4 hours. The TL750 is a high-performance graphics processor with sophisticated video and audio processing capabilities that enables OEMs, such as NEC, to deliver high-quality interactive graphics onto television sets.
Takashi Makino, senior manager of optical storage business promotion division at NEC, noted, "TeraLogic's TL750 provides the GigaStation with unparalleled graphics display and video processing quality. And because the TL750 is optimized for use in TV systems, it is the perfect complement to the GigaStation's digital recording functions."
The superior graphics capabilities of the TL750 allow the GigaStation to provide a superior user interface for navigation of the recorded content. The features like capturing and scaling of video on TL750 make it easy to realize a thumbnail (scaled down still picture) used for navigation.
TeraLogic's TL750 provides a number of features and capabilities to deliver graphics -- rich data services by seamlessly integrating graphics with video and audio delivered via analog or digital TV networks. Among the target applications for the TL750 are standard-definition DTV set-top boxes (for DBS satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcast), Internet TV terminals, Personal Video Recorders and DVD players. The TL750 also supports all international DTV standards and service providers' specifications including DTG/DVB, BDB, BskyB, Canal+ and others.
The TL750-based GigaStation is available through retail channels in Japan.
"With high-profile customer wins in the set-top box space such as Toshiba, Sanyo, Samsung and now NEC, we are clearly demonstrating our leadership role in providing the highest quality solutions for digital video applications," said Kishore Manghnani, vice president of marketing at TeraLogic. "The TL750 enables the GigaStation to seamlessly display graphics-intensive interactive services, such as home shopping and electronic program guides, for its customers to enjoy."
About TeraLogic, Inc.
Founded in 1996, TeraLogic, Inc. is a leading provider of solutions for broadband digital TV and services. The company designs and develops integrated circuits, provides reference designs and delivers software to leading consumer electronics OEMs of advanced TVs, set-top boxes and PC-TV convergence products. TeraLogic's ICs can be used both to provide enhanced digital capabilities to existing TVs and as the basis for advanced, high-definition digital TV systems.
Headquartered in Mountain View, California, TeraLogic currently has over 80 employees. More information about TeraLogic may be obtained by calling the company directly at 650-526-2000 or by visiting the company's website at www.teralogic-inc.com.
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SOURCE TeraLogic, Inc.
CO: TeraLogic, Inc.; NEC
ST: California, Japan
IN: MLM CPR
SU: LIC
11/16/1999 08:31 EST prnewswire.com
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