NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXT), a worldwide leader in semiconductor solutions for broadband communications and the digital home, today announced that Humax, a leading international manufacturer of digital satellite set-top boxes (STBs), has incorporated several of the company's chips in a new satellite receiver being deployed by DIRECTV in the United States. The model D11 receiver includes Conexant's CX24155 single-chip satellite STB system solution, CX24109 silicon tuner, and a software modem that allows consumers to order pay-per-view and other on-demand services. Together, these chips enable Humax to deliver competitively priced digital STBs that can receive hundreds of standard definition broadcast channels.
"We have a long-standing relationship with Humax, and are particularly pleased that they have chosen our products and technology for this major service launch," said Jeff Crosby, vice president and general manager of Conexant's Broadband Media Processing business. "Industry leaders such as Humax rely on Conexant for proven STB system solutions that they can leverage to create new products for an increasingly competitive global marketplace. We will continue to develop value-added products that meet our customers' expectations, and help them compete effectively."
"Conexant's satellite STB system solution provided us with the best value in terms of performance and cost," said Dr. Jong-Uk Kim, general manager of Humax's Digital Media Business Unit. "In addition, the high level of integration and completeness of their solution allowed us to significantly reduce our product development time, and become the first manufacturer to deliver receivers for this new North American service deployment."
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