SiBeam introduced its second generation 60GHz chipsets based on the WirelessHD® specification at CEATEC JapanThis latest achievement keeps the company in the industry lead as the only option for high quality lossless 1080p Full HD video in the world. Major technical breakthroughs in the new chipsets also serve to boost and simplify CE manufacturer accessibility and WirelessHD product development.
The second generation 60GHz chipsets consists of low cost, low power transmitter and receiver chipsets, each including an RF IC and network processor. The SB9220 Network Processor and the SB9210 RF Transmitter may be designed into devices such as A/V receivers, home theater-in-a-box systems, Blu-ray players, set-top-boxes and media center PCs. The SB9221 Network Processor and the SB9211 RF Receiver chipset may be used in digital televisions, monitors and front projectors.
Features:
* Low cost, mass adoption price points
* Lower power consumption – ideal for CE systems via the elimination of the need for active cooling
* Smaller form factor – suitable for inclusion in super slim DTV panels and smaller profile devices, such as Blu-ray players and notebook PCs
* 3D video support
* Integrated HDMI and LVDS
* Support for the latest versions of HDMI, HDCP and DTCP standards
* Worldwide regulatory approvals
* Backchannel (LR)-audio for enhanced surround sound capability
These features greatly assist CE and PC manufacturers by reducing overall system cost and optimizing video quality.
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