Entropic Demos Inverto's Unicable II Multi-Switch Powered by Entropic's Second-Generation Digital Channel Stacking Switch (dCSS) at IBC; Shows 24 Live Video Streams Off a Single-Cable Run

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (IBC, Entropic Meeting Suite G106/G107; Hall 13) -- Entropic (Nasdaq:ENTR), a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home and Inverto Digital Labs, a leader in broadcast reception and streaming products, today announced the first live demonstration of the new Inverto Unicable II Multi-switch featuring Entropic's second-generation digital Channel Stacking Switch (dCSS) solution, the EN5520. The impressive demo shows 24 live satellite channels being displayed on a wall of TVs - all streaming over a single-cable run. While the demo showcases 24 live streams, Entropic's dCSS solution can scale and stream up to 32 live channels over a single-cable. The demo will take place at IBC, September 12-16, 2014 at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam (Entropic Meeting Suite G106/G107).

Entropic and Inverto partnered on the IBC demo to show global Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) operators the ease at which they can deliver multiple video streams from multiple satellites into the home over a single-cable. Further, the demo shows how Inverto's Unicable II Multi-switch is an ideal solution for DBS operators migrating to gateway/client architectures, as it leverages Entropic's EN5520 to provide up to 32 User Bands for more tuner/demodulator support and ultimately more advanced services at more TV viewing locations in the home.

"We continue to be impressed with Entropic's second-generation digital CSS solution," said Gil Laifer, senior director, Products of Inverto Digital Labs. "The team was able to quickly set-up the satellite installation at IBC - using minimal cabling to make the deployment of 24 live video streams to multiple tuner devices a simple, seamless, plug-and-play deployment. Unicable II answers to a confirmed, genuine need of both consumers and operators."

Entropic's EN5520 is a highly-integrated dCSS solution, with the world's lowest power, most cost-optimized and smallest form factor when compared to competitive DBS Outdoor Unit (ODU) products. The EN5520 provides up to 32 User Bands to support more tuner/demodulators over a single-cable and its single-chip design supports both Multi-switch and Low Noise Block (LNB) applications. The EN5520 enables Inverto's products to conform to CENELEC standards EN50494 and EN50607, supported by user-defined functions that are configurable to meet operator-specific application needs.