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Cyberlink and DiBcom Partner to Provide DVB-H Solutions for PC and Handheld Devices; DVB-T Pioneers Combine Hardware and Software Expertise to Develop Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows XP DVB-H Solution

Posted on: Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 15:00 CDT

DVB-T pioneers Cyberlink and DiBcom today announced that they will co-develop a Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows XP DVB-H solution to allow mobile TV reception on PCs and handheld devices, such as PDAs. The companies have worked together for many years, developing solutions for the rapidly expanding DVB-T market where millions of DVB-T demodulators have already been shipped.

"Mobile TV is a hot growing trend -- we feel the time is right to provide a complete hardware and software solution for customers in the DVB-H market," said Alice H. Chang, CyberLink's CEO. "Through our long-term cooperation with leading DVB-H provider DiBcom, we are able to develop CyberLink Mobile TV Solution for our customers."

The unique combination of Cyberlink's software stack and DiBcom's leading-edge hardware/firmware demodulator technology creates a complete solution for end-users to quickly enter a fast growing market. This solution will combine Cyberlink's new DVB-H application building blocks with DiBcom's highly-integrated DVB-H technology in its recently introduced DIB-7070H chip. Form factors for this solution will initially be available in DVB-H SDIO Cards for Windows Mobile 5.0 handheld devices, quickly followed by DVB-H USB sticks for Windows XP-based PCs and UMPCs. A full software solution, including power management, support for handover (which has been field tested) and enhanced zapping time, is also available for easy integration.

"DiBcom and Cyberlink have worked together for many years -- and have similar customers using both company's DVB-T products currently in the market today," said Yannick Levy DiBcom's CEO. "This co-development effort is a natural next step to jointly develop a DVB-H solution for PDAs and PC-based devices."

Cyberlink's Mobile TV Solution

Based on the Digital Video Broadcasting to Handhelds standard (DVB-H), CyberLink Mobile TV Solution incorporates technologies that support the playback of audio-video bitstream and Electronic Service Guide (ESG) data to a standards-based device. CyberLink's solution is also compliant with the Convergence of Broadcast and Mobile Services (DVB-CBMS) specifications for Internet Protocol Datacasting using DVB-H.

DiBcom's DIB-7070H Hardware Chipset

Integrated in a very small package, the DIB7070-H chipset supports a multi-band receiver capable of receiving broadcast signals in VHF, UHF and L-bands in Europe, Asia and the US. The all-CMOS technology offers a very low-power consumption (0.4W in continuous mode and approximately 40mW in DVB-H mode based on the "time-slicing" process) which adapts automatically to the signal quality.

This is the first time a new standard has arrived on the market with optimum performance -- rather than gradually improving from a typical to high level of performance. DiBcom's "proven performance" criteria may become a requirement for every network. The "proven performance" offers better coverage at half the cost for mobile operators, and provides good reception quality of up to 150 km/h for any UHF frequency and in an 8K mode. Another fast evolving requirement from operators is to be able to offer multiple DVB-H services simultaneously, which is also supported by the DIB7070-H chipset.

Availability

A complete hardware and software DVB-H solution is available in Q4 2006, enabling end-user's to launch their DVB-H products into the market in Q1 2007.

About Cyberlink

CyberLink Corp. is the maker of award-winning applications PowerDVD, PowerDirector, PowerCinema, and DVD Solution. CyberLink has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, competitive products that add value to OEM customers and end-users alike. Business partners include leaders in the PC hardware industry: drive manufacturers, graphics card makers, and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. CyberLink's digital multimedia range includes software for capturing and editing videos, authoring DVDs, and burning Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs. CyberLink's digital entertainment products include playback solutions for accessing and enjoying media within the digital home, including instant-on applications for Linux and Windows XP Embedded platforms. CyberLink is also developing products for handheld platforms and streaming media content. CyberLink's training solutions provide tools for creating training content, managing employee performance, and delivering online training programs. CyberLink listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (5203.TW) in 2000 and has posted positive year-on-year results ever since. CyberLink has operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific including Japan, with its worldwide headquarters located in Taipei. For more information, please visit: http://www.cyberlink.com/ or visit our Press Room ( http://www.cyberlink.com/eng/press_room/press_archive.jsp ).

About DiBcom

DiBcom is at the heart of mobile TV. As a fabless semiconductor company that designs high-performance chipsets, DiBcom enables low-power mobile and portable TV reception everywhere and at speeds exceeding 130 mph. The company's solutions are used in automotive, PC/peripheral and handheld device applications. DiBcom has extensive experience solving real-world mobile digital terrestrial television (DTT) reception problems and has overcome the main technological barriers to high-quality service. The company has developed patented algorithms and architecture for fast and accurate channel estimation and high Doppler compensation. Its chipsets are compliant with the current worldwide Digital Video Broadcast standards DVB-T and DVB-H.

For more information, please visit www.dibcom.com.

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Source: Business Wire

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