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STMicroelectronics has announced that its STiH273(Palma) HD cable chipset has been selected by DEN Networks, a leading Indian Cable MSO (multi-system operator) with over 6 million subscribers. The ST technology inside DEN’s newest HD zapper delivers an even better user experience and helps broaden market access to HD zappers and enable DEN to win more subscribers and grow its own revenues.
The STiH273 (Palma) integrates a field-proven and widely deployed Digital Video Broadcast-Cable (DVB-C) demodulator that has been optimized to work with high-performance external Controller Area Networks (CANs) and silicon tuners to meet the stringent RF-performance requirements of the Indian Cable networks. The STiH273 (Palma) also delivers high-quality Faroudja video, 3DTV support, connectivity, and advanced security schemes with all the latest Conditional Access System (CAS) support, including NSK2.
“As a leading Cable MSO in India, DEN Networks sets the trend for technology, modernization, and radical transformation, and ST is proud to contribute to DEN’s strategic intent. DEN Networks’ selection of ST’s technology underlines our core competencies and reiterates our commitment to this fast-growing market through localization and cooperation with our Indian partners,” said Vivek Sharma, Regional Vice-President, Greater China and South Asia Region, and Director, India Design Center, STMicroelectronics.
During 2014, India is expected to complete its TV digitization plan, as defined by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). As a result, TV subscribers will purchase an additional 75 million set-top boxes (STBs) during 2014 alone, according to the predictions by the Government of India. ST’s comprehensive and complete solutions, designed for fast time-to-market, enable service providers to bring out the best and most affordable digital set-top box solutions to their subscribers.
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