Powerful Combination of Technology Brings High-Definition Home Networking
Capability to Direct Broadcast Satellite Deployments
SAN DIEGO, March 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entropic Communications, Inc.
(Nasdaq:ENTR), a leading provider of silicon solutions to enable connected home
entertainment, conducted a live demonstration of its c.LINK(r) MoCA(r) solution
working in conjunction with its Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) technology on a
single cable network at the recently held ASTRA Industry Days in Luxembourg
City, Luxembourg. The demonstration highlights the ability for direct broadcast
satellite operators to cost-effectively deliver advanced network services to
consumers over a robust wired entertainment network.
c.LINK(r) and CSS - A Powerful Combination
ASTRA, the leading provider of direct to home (DTH) satellite services in
Europe, invited Entropic to demonstrate how its connected home entertainment
technologies can be used by DBS operators to deliver programming over a single
cable structure that also supports whole-home entertainment networking to
expand the service offerings to subscribers. The combination of CSS and c.LINK
MoCA technology offers competitive advantages by lowering installation costs
and by providing new opportunities for increasing average revenue per user
(ARPU) through home network services and applications. Together, MoCA and CSS
offer DBS operators proven, ready-to-deploy technology solutions that are
reliable, cost-efficient, robust and future-proof, which can help improve the
operator's bottom line.
Entropic's c.LINK MoCA solutions create a robust whole home entertainment
network capable of handling multiple streams of high definition (HD) video.
With a MoCA enabled network in place, operators can offer home networking
services such as multi-room DVR, media centers, and server-based video on
demand (VOD) or pay per view (PPV). Additionally, with MoCA, the customer can
access their personal content over this network and stream music, view a
slideshow of family photos, or watch stored or downloaded video from the PC or
network attached storage (NAS) to any viewing location on the network.
Entropic's CSS technology, which can deliver DBS programming to up to 12 tuners
in a residence over a single cable, dramatically reduces installation
complexity and provides overall system cost savings for operators. In addition,
a CSS-enabled satellite installation provides frequency agility offering
operators more flexibility in spectrum allocation permitting a MoCA home
network to exist on the same coaxial infrastructure.
"Consumers are redefining the entertainment experience and demanding access to
content, anytime, anywhere," said Vinay Gokhale, senior vice president of
Marketing and Business Development at Entropic Communications. "CSS provide DBS
operators with a cost effective and easy way to offer subscribers a MoCA
whole-home entertainment network as a platform for delivering new and exciting
entertainment services."
Leveraging the Coaxial Infrastructure
Entropic's demonstration at ASTRA Industry Days showcased a live ASTRA
satellite feed utilizing CSS technology combined with a c.LINK MoCA network on
the same coaxial infrastructure. Live television was viewed simultaneously with
peer-to-peer gaming and high-definition video streaming. A DLNA certified
client and server combination was used to showcase the high-definition video
streaming. Current generation gaming console platforms were also incorporated
to provide networked gaming functionality. In addition, a local WAN link
provided shared internet connectivity to all the devices on the MoCA network.
"Our ongoing collaborations with Entropic Communications continue to push
innovation in DBS delivery," said Thomas Wrede, vice president Product
Management Media at ASTRA. "The combination of single cable delivery and
coaxial home networking will allow us as a leading satellite operator to
distribute advanced entertainment services and to offer lower system costs."
For more information on the synergies between Entropic's Channel Stacking
Switch and c.LINK MoCA technologies, please visit
http://www.entropic.com/briefs/MoCA_CSSCoexistence.pdf.
About SES-ASTRA
SES (Euronext Paris, Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) wholly owns three
market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North
America, and SES NEW SKIES, which provide global coverage and connectivity. The
Company also holds 90 percent in SES Sirius in Europe as well as strategic
participations Ciel in Canada and Quetzsat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding
satellite communications solutions via a fleet of 38 satellites in 25 orbital
positions around the globe. Additional information on SES is available at:
www.ses.com.
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.
The Entropic Communications logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=4255
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
c.LINK and CSS 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
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-K for the year ended December
31, 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.
CONTACT: Entropic Communications, Inc.
Media Contact:
Corporate Communications
Susan Huberman
858/768-3711
susan.huberman@entropic.com
Investor Contact:
Debra Hart, Director, Investor Relations
858/768-3852
debra.hart@entropic.com
The Ardell Group
Media Contact:
Angela Edgerton
858/792-2941
angela@ardellgroup.com
Entropic Communications Demonstrates MoCA(r) Coexistence With Channel Stacking Switch Technology At ASTRA Industry Days
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