SAN DIEGO, Jan. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of silicon solutions to enable connected home entertainment, today announced that it has shipped over twenty million of its DBS ODU chipsets. Entropic's DBS ODU solutions simplify the delivery of satellite services by enabling multi-tuner support over a single cable.
Single Cable Solutions
Entropic's DBS ODU Solutions consist of its Band Translation Switch (BTS) and Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) technologies, which are focused on delivering multiple satellite signals to multiple tuners over a single cable. The deployment of BTS and CSS technologies dramatically reduces both the cost and complexity of single family and multi-resident home satellite installations. Unlike traditional satellite installations, which require a unique cable for each tuner from the satellite dish to the set-top box, Entropic's DBS ODU chipsets allow multiple video streams from individual or multiple satellites into the home over a single cable. This simplified cabling architecture enables the deployment of set-top boxes, with multiple tuner capabilities, in multiple rooms without expensive installation or retrofitting. Additionally, Entropic's DBS ODU technology allows plug and play for set-top box upgrades and permits installers to reuse existing cabling to quickly set up a DBS system.
"As a company, we are focused on creating solutions for connected home entertainment," said Patrick Henry, CEO of Entropic. "Our DBS ODU technology is an important part of our portfolio and opens new markets by cost-effectively enabling the delivery of satellite television into residential homes and multi-dwelling units. This milestone reflects the strong market support for these innovative solutions."
Visit Entropic Communications at 2009 International CES
For more information on Entropic's DBS ODU solutions and live demonstrations, visit Entropic during the 2009 International CES at booth # 25829 in the South Hall.
About Entropic Communications
Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTR) is a leading fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets systems solutions to enable connected home entertainment. The company's technologies significantly change the way high-definition television-quality video and other multimedia content such as movies, music, games and photos are brought into and delivered throughout the home. For more information, please visit www.entropic.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the advantages and deployment of Entropic's DBS ODU technologies. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause Entropic's actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the effects of competition; Entropic's dependence on a limited number of customers and ultimately service providers; Entropic's ability to introduce new and enhanced products on a timely basis; the risk that the market for high-definition television-quality video and multimedia content delivery solutions may not develop as anticipated; the demand for Entropic's products within the satellite digital television market and the growth of the market for digital satellite TV; the effect of intellectual property rights claims; risks related to Entropic's international operations; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of Entropic's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2008. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Entropic is providing this information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.