… with its latest generation Advanced Secure Pay-TV chips for emerging markets
/EINPresswire.com/ Hsinchu, September 9, 2011 — MStar Semiconductor the Worldwide leader of TV solutions confirms its Operator and PayTV Strategy with the achievement of NDS certification on its 5th generation of STB chipsets showcasing MStar MSD5C43.
“We are focused on providing TV Operators on emerging markets with cutting edge, cost effective, secure solutions for their STB deployment with the best time to market and a great network of ODMs.” said Philippe Notton, DTV marketing director, MStar. “.Our partnership with NDS since 2007 helps us in providing compelling secure solutions for STB and TV markets with state of the art NDS IP.
This solution is available now for Mass Production and is suitable for Standard and High Definition Set Top Boxes, for IP, Cable, Terrestrial and Satellite networks.
About MStar
MStar Semiconductor, Inc. is recognized as the leader in silicon solutions for Digital TV and other high volume consumer products including STB, and Mobile Phone. MStar solutions enable leading TV manufacturers to quickly produce market leading products. MStar is headquartered in Hsinchu Taiwan with marketing in Europe and has development offices across the world. MStar Semiconductor is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (3697.TW). For more information, please visit www.mstarsemi.com or contact@mstar-europe.com
About NDS
NDS Group Ltd. creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. Over 80 of the world’s leading pay-TV platforms rely on NDS solutions to protect and enhance their businesses. VideoGuard(R) is the world’s market-leading conditional access (CA) and digital rights management (DRM) technology, currently deployed on 155 million active devices, and safeguarding pay-TV service revenues exceeding $50 billion. NDS middleware, including MediaHighway(R) which enables a host of advanced services for subscribers, has been deployed on 195 million devices. NDS DVR technology, centred around XTV™, leads the global industry with 41 million units deployed. (Deployment figures as of 30th June 2011).
Headquartered in the UK, with over 5000 employees, NDS remains committed to investing in R&D with over 75% of its employees dedicated to pioneering work at development centres in China, France, India, Israel, Korea, UK and US. NDS has also implemented a host of initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and helping digital TV subscribers reduce energy consumption.
NDS Group Ltd. is a private company owned by the Permira Funds and News Corporation. See www.nds.com for more information.
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