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Topic: LSI Logic
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Headline: LSI Logic Launches First Self-Tuning* Single Chip Satellite Receiver
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Reduces Software Development Time, Part Count, and Implementation Cost
MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Representing the highest level of
integration available, LSI Logic Corporation (NYSE:LSI) today introduced the
first self-tuning single chip Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS) receiver for
set-top boxes and satellite PC applications. With its on-chip
microcontroller, the single chip reduces software development by 70%.
Designated the L64724, this self-tuning chip enables the fastest channel
changing and electronic program guides (EPG) in today's market. The chip is
the newest member of LSI Logic's INTEGRA(TM) product family -- the most
complete set-top box solution available. It is the latest in a series of
highly successful set-top box products from LSI Logic.
"LSI Logic worked very closely with leaders in the set-top box industry,
to develop this flexible solution which solves many system level problems,"
said Amnon Fisher, vice president and general manager, LSI Logic Consumer
Group. "By simplifying the design and reducing the load on the embedded host
CPU, set-top box manufacturers are able to add value in areas such as channel
changing speed and EPG performance."
The L64724 includes on-chip decimation filters, which allow for truly
continuous operation between 1-90 Mbits/sec. This leadership implementation
permits the same receiver design to meet the needs of both consumer services,
such as the DISH Network or DirecTV, as well as single carrier per channel
(SCPC) applications, targeting news gathering services or data and video
transmissions within an organization, without switching board components.
"Echostar has chosen to continue its successful relationship with LSI
Logic by designing the company's latest DBS chip into our newest set-top box,"
said Mark Jackson, vice president of engineering for Echostar. "The
receiver's ability to continuously operate between 1-90 Mbits/sec allows
Echostar to use the chip in our consumer boxes for the DISH Network, as well
as a new generation of boxes targeting low bit rate SCPC business applications
and variable bit rate applications in Europe. Furthermore, the on-chip
analog-to-digital converters reduced our receiver's cost and simplified the
board layout."
The L64724 combines a DVB/DSS compliant QPSK demodulator, forward error
correction, six-bit analog-to-digital converters and a microcontroller onto a
single chip. The unique on-chip controller controls the tuner, as well as all
channel acquisition and tracking functions, allowing for the elimination of
interaction with the CPU. Programmable DSS and DVB modes of operation enable
a single chip receiver design solution which addresses the entire DBS market.
The need for software development by the set-top box manufacturer is greatly
reduced by inclusion of sample code along with the chip.
LSI Logic's INTEGRA chip set is the most advanced and most cost effective
solution in the industry. A complete set-top box kit which includes the
L64724, L64008 MIPs-based Transport Demux, and the L64005 MPEG A/V Decoder is
presently available. The L64724 is priced under $10 in quantities of 100,000,
as part of the INTEGRA kit.
LSI Logic Corporation, The System on a Chip Company(TM), is a leading
supplier of custom high-performance semiconductors, with operations worldwide.
The company enables customers to build complete systems on a single chip with
its CoreWare design program, thereby increasing performance, lowering system
costs and accelerating time to market. LSI Logic develops
application-optimized products in partnership with trendsetting customers, and
operates leading-edge, high-volume manufacturing facilities to produce
submicron chips. The company maintains a high level of quality, as
demonstrated by its ISO 9000 certifications. LSI Logic is headquartered at
1551 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035, 408-433-8000,
www.lsilogic.com.
* Self tuning receiver is a system capable of adjusting for varying
channel conditions by adjusting all channel acquisition and tracking functions
without interaction with the CPU.
SOURCE LSI Logic Corporation
-0- 08/05/97
/NOTE TO EDITORS: All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
1. The LSI Logic logo design CoreWare and INTEGRA are registered
trademarks, and The System on a Chip Company are trademarks of LSI Logic
Corporation.
2. Reader inquiries should be directed to 800-574-4286 within the US and
Canada, or 32-11-300351 within Europe, or 408-433-7700 for all other
countries. Ask for Dept. CPNR14.
3. Copies of LSI Logic news releases can be obtained through FAXLOGIC at
800-457-4286.
4. Do not assign a Reader Service number to this release./
/CONTACT: Monisa Patel of LSI Logic Corporation, 408-433-7338, or email,
monisa@lsil.com/ |
