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LG CNS Leverages Entropic's System-on-a-Chip Technology for New Smart Linux IP Hybrid Set-Top Box Aimed at the India Market

DGAP-News: Entropic Communications
LG CNS Leverages Entropic's System-on-a-Chip Technology for New Smart
Linux IP Hybrid Set-Top Box Aimed at the India Market

13.09.2014 / 09:00

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AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 2014-09-13 09:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
(IBC, Entropic Meeting Suite G106/G107; Hall 13) -- Entropic (Nasdaq:ENTR), a
world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home, today announced
LG CNS, the leading IT services company in South Korea, has chosen Entropic's
EN7190 high-definition (HD) IP set-top box (STB) system-on-a-chip (SoC) for LG
CNS' new IP Hybrid STB, the LCP3x0, targeting the transition from standard
definition (SD) to HD TV viewing in India.

The new LG CNS Smart Linux IP Hybrid STB ensures a simple-to-use, yet rich and
intuitive user experience by offering a number of high-end features including
quick access to programming, personal video recording and time-shifting, a
nine-channel mosaic view of recommended viewing channels, integration of
popular Web applications, and integrated search for easy program navigation, to
name a few.

'Entropic is focused on bringing robust entertainment experiences to consumers,
globally,' said Roger Gregory, vice president, Marketing, Entropic. 'By working
with LG CNS we are enabling operators to take a significant step forward in
delivering high-end STB features and value-added services in a low-cost
device.'

'We selected Entropic because their EN7190 solution is a highly-integrated,
feature-rich, flexible IP Hybrid SoC that leverages mature software and the
security expertise required to enhance the end-user experience,' said Sanghun
Lee, senior director, Telecommunication and Media BU, LG CNS. 'We believe our
collaboration with Entropic provides enhanced performance and the needed room
for future application growth as more operators in India move to HD TV picture
quality.'

The new LG CNS STB is powered by Entropic's EN7190 SoC, which is an
industry-compliant, high-performance, value-based SoC with an advanced ARM(r)
processor with 2500 DMIPS, field-proven video decoder technology, integrated
demodulator and DDR3 memory support, enhanced software and security features,
and flexible network interfaces.

Entropic will demonstrate the new LG CNS solution and its full portfolio of
SoCs at IBC in Amsterdam, September 12-16, 2014, Hall 13, Meeting Suite
G106/G107 at the RAI Convention Center.

About LG CNS

LG CNS, the leading IT services company in South Korea, provides total solution
package in various fields of industry. LG CNS has implemented large-scale