What is HDTV?
| HDTV stands for High Definition TV. It is a set of digital TV (DTV) standards that provide the highest resolution and sharpest picture for TV sets. It can also refer to a TV set that supports the format. The first HDTV sets were available in 720p and 1080i. |
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| 2007-01-10 | Video format converter enhances viewing experience Marvell's new digital video format converter is targeted for Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players and recorders, IP and HD STBs, PMP DTV docks, flat-panel HDTVs, and media clients. |
| 2006-03-28 | US-based HDTV maker forms alliance with Asian-based companies Syntax-Brillian, a manufacturer of HDTVs in North America, announced its participation in a strategic alliance with a consortium of Asian-based companies that aims to accelerate expansion of Olevia LCD TVs in China and the Pacific Rim. |
| 2002-02-15 | Trumpion controller converts interlaced scanning to progressive scanning Claimed to have the industry's highest pixel frequency at 135MHz, the ZiproSX IC controller for HDTVs can connect 1Mword-by-16 or 4Mword-by-16 SDRAMs. |
| 2007-01-01 | Transmitter ICs enable PC's shift to HDMI Silicon Image rolled out a pair of VastLane HDMI transmitters that provide PC manufacturers with a single-chip solution for driving digital output to PC monitors and HDTVs. |
| 2003-05-05 | Toshiba multimedia decoder suits HD apps The TC81240TBG HD digital multimedia decoder from Toshiba Corp. features a 64-bit, 200MHz TX49 CPU for use in HD STBs and HDTVs. |
| 2008-09-09 | Tiny HDMI transmitter maximizes control for HD devices Analog Devices has launched the ADV7521NK, claimed as the industry's smallest, low-power HDMI ver 1.3 transmitter. This provides faster video delivery to HDTVs and other high-definition devices. |
| 2003-12-10 | TI to offer royalty-free licenses for UWB technology Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has announced its plans to offer royalty-free licenses under TI essential patents directed toward the IEEE 802.15.3a standard, pending ratification of the MultiBand OFDM Alliance's (MBOA) proposal as the new IEEE 802.15.3a standard for high speed WPANs. TI's royalty-free offering is expected to enable consumer electronic and PC manufacturers to quickly deliver a variety of interoperable wireless applications, such as streaming video from STBs to HDTVs. |
| 2006-11-02 | Syntax-Brillian acquires Vivitar for $26M Syntax-Brillian, a manufacturer of LCD and LCoS HDTVs and digital entertainment products, has agreed to acquire Vivitar, a maker of digital and film cameras, for $26 million in stock. |
| 2009-12-18 | Rambus buys patented lighting technology A key application area for the acquired innovations is LED backlighting of LCD displays for computers, mobile phones, gaming systems and HDTVs. |
| 2005-05-02 | Picture-perfect resolution for high-definition TVs Find out how LCoS displays give real-life pictures and high-resolution functionalities for HDTVs |
| 2008-07-01 | PDPs pursue HDTV victory PDPs clearly had a very good 2007, but the picture for 2008 is clouding over. How the PDP-vs.-LCD duel in HDTVs will look one year from now will depend on many variables, including relative supply and demand, continuing or aborted investment in new factories, the speed of manufacturing ramp-ups at new plants, and TV makers' pricing patterns. |
| 2006-08-08 | No slowdown in HDTV sales, says Sony exec Strong sales of HDTVs and other consumer electronics are projected to continue the second half of the year, according to an executive for Sony Electronics Inc. |
| 2008-01-10 | Low-pin count interface facilitates mobile device-HDTV hook-up Silicon Image Inc. has revealed at this week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) its Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technology, which enables mobile phones, digital cameras, media players and other mobile devices to link directly to HDTVs. |
| 2005-07-11 | LG.Philips to commence 42-, 47-inch LCD production LG.Philips LCD Co. Ltd is expected to begin mass production of LCD panels for 42-inch and 47-inch HDTVs and large and wide PC monitors during the first half of 2006 at its 7G facility. |
| 2002-12-12 | LG.Philips develops 52-inch TFT-LCD prototype LG.Philips LCD Co. Ltd has announced that it has developed a 52-inch widescreen TFT-LCD prototype suitable for use in HDTVs. |
| 2008-08-25 | IDTV platform reduces motion blur in flat-panel TVs Micronas has introduced the Pegasus IDTV scalable platform, which enables manufacturers to develop global HDTVs that feature picture performance with 100Hz/120Hz motion blur reduction. |
| 2005-01-05 | Hitachi to use VividLogic FireBus software for HDTV Hitachi Ltd will deploy VividLogic Inc.'s premium FireBus software to provide digital connectivity and interoperability in its HDTVs in the U.S. and Japan. |
| 2002-03-26 | Fscreen Sic-Tech builds display plant in Sichuan Chengdu Fscreen Sic-Tech Co. Ltd has constructed a rear-projection display screen manufacturing base in Sichuan, China, for use in HDTVs. |
| 2009-10-01 | Firms join hands to form mobile HD interface group The Mobile HD Interface Working Group will create an industry standard for an A/V interface that will connect cellphones and portable CE devices directly to HDTVs and displays. |
| 2008-01-17 | Digital living room challenge: Make devices talk wirelessly Since a full suite of HDTVs, DVD players and cameras are now being delivered by consumer electronics companies into the digital living room, the question of how best to connect them wirelessly arises. |
| 2006-03-21 | Converter eliminates motion blur, judder The FRC 94xyH high-definition frame rate converter IC from Micronas aims to eliminate motion blur and film judder in HDTVs. |
| 2005-05-13 | Consumer electronics continue to power demand for transformers Booming demand from the IT, home appliance and consumer electronic sectors are pushing transformer makers in mainland China to manufacture smaller, light weight products with higher efficiency and power density. Particularly, makers expect demand for flyback transformers to escalate due to the growing popularity of HDTVs. |
| 2002-04-29 | ADI display interface IC uses esigned for LC projectors, HDTVs, and projectors, the AD9882 display interface IC from Analog Devices Inc. provides an analog interface and Digital Visual Interface (DVI) capability, and uses the |
| 2008-02-20 | 'Progressive Re-Processing' is HD video processor's claim Anchor Bay is sampling its ABT2010 advanced video-processing IC, which is designed for format conversion applications in HDTVs, DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray player/recorders, A/V receivers, video conferencing systems and digital signage. |
| 2004-07-29 | Zoran processor brings HDMI to DVD systems Zoran introduced its HDXtreme DVD upscaler with High Definition Multimedia Interface as a companion to its seventh generation Vaddis DVD solution. |
| 2006-01-09 | Zoran exhibits, joins panel at CES Zoran demonstrated its digital entertainment and digital imaging platforms and technologies for consumer electronics manufacturers at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show. |
| 2007-12-17 | Xilinx intensifies commitment to Asia Willem Roelandts, Xilinx chairman, CEO and president, talks about their commitment to Asia and the future of FPGA industry. |
| 2007-10-12 | XDR DRAM transfers data at 9.6GBps Elpida Memory and Rambus claim the industry's fastest DRAMthe 512Mbit, 4.8GHz XDR DRAM, with a data transfer rate of 9.6GBps. |
| 2006-11-03 | WirelessHD group to develop 60GHz specification Special interest group WirelessHD is developing a specification to pass high-definition multimedia material using an unlicensed frequency band at 60GHz. |
| 2007-04-18 | Wireless sol'n offers wire-equivalent sound for home theaters SST launched an advanced wireless audio solution that offers uncompressed, wire-equivalent sound quality for home theater surround sound and multiroom audio broadcasting found in many home entertainment applications. |
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