Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : C-Cube -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: let who wrote (31768)	4/2/1998 4:52:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Respond to of 50808

The new HDTV/settop alliance.............................. ijumpstart.com The alliance will address the compatability of cable set top boxes to transmit HDTV signals. Currently, there is no standard for cable set top boxes to handle DTV signals-that's not a concern, though of the industry. What is a concern is how cable, a service that's available in 65 percent of American homes will be able to process HDTV through digital set top boxes and stay within the targeted $300 price. This is where Sony [SNE] comes in. According to Rick Clancy, Sony VP-Corporate Communications, Sony's IEEE-1394 interface will provide the low-cost high-speed connection required to send multiple video streams simultaneously-plus provide the architecture for an integrated home network system. "The IEEE-1394 will be the connector between the cable set top box and other A/V appliances in the home," Clancy said. "The system will manage the digital flow through the home and take everything into account including broadcast, satellite, possibly even PC's." The IEEE-1394 bus, also known as the i.LINK can handle 100-400 Mbps data transfer rate; HDTV alone requires 19.1 Mbps.