Entropic Communications Increases Performance and Efficiency With New Channel Stacking Switch RF ICs

Entropic Communications Increases Performance and Efficiency With New Channel Stacking Switch RF ICs

Energy Efficient Single Cable Solution Reduces Cabling Complexity and Costs

SAN DIEGO, California, August 28/PRNewswire/ -- Entropic Communications, Inc., a leading provider of systems
solutions to enable connected home entertainment, today announced its next
generation of Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) products used in single cable
satellite installations. The RF5218 and RF5219 have been specifically
designed to address the low power requirements of the European Digital
Broadcast Satellite (DBS) market.

Single Cable Solution

Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch ICs significantly reduce both
the cost and the cabling complexity of DBS installations. Unlike traditional
satellite installations, which require a unique cable for each tuner from the
satellite dish to the set-top box, Entropic's Channel Stacking solutions
enable multiple video streams from individual or multiple satellites into the
home over a single cable. This simplified cabling architecture enables the
deployment of set-top boxes, with multiple tuner capabilities, in multiple
rooms without expensive installation or retrofitting. Additionally, Channel
Stacking technology enables plug and play for set-top box upgrades and allows
all levels of installers, from professional to consumers, to reuse existing
cabling to quickly setup a DBS system.

Energy Efficient, High Performance

Entropic's RF5218 and RF5219 were designed to both reduce power
consumption and increase performance of the single cable solution. The new
Channel Stacking Switch ICs, embedded in a Low Noise Block (LNB) or
multi-switch, consume up to 40% less power than previous generations and can
support up to 12 tuners, with power sharing, down a single coaxial cable.

"We are working to provide solutions to address the needs of
operators and encourage DBS adoption. Our Channel Stacking Switch technology
reduces cabling complexity, lowers installation and upgrade costs, and
improves installation aesthetics for end users," said John Graham, Vice
President of marketing at Entropic. "The energy efficient, ROHS compliant
design of the RF5218 and RF5219 reflect Entropic's commitment to single cable
technology, global green initiatives and the European satellite market."

Proven Technology and Market Adoption

Entropic introduced its first generation of Channel Stacking
Switch ICs in mid-2006. These solutions are currently being deployed in
multi-dwelling units (MDUs) throughout Europe and Asia. The next generation,
the RF5218 and RF5219, are low power consuming ICs specifically designed for
both operators and free-to-air (FTA) installers and retailers in the
direct-to-home (DTH) outdoor unit (ODU) market. Both generations of CSS
solutions allow LNB converters and multi-switches to multiplex multiple
channels from DBS satellites onto a single coaxial cable enabling connection
to digital video recorders and multiple STBs.

The energy efficient RF5218 and FR5219 are being incorporated
into next generation consumer premise equipment including LNBs and
multi-switches by MTI and other OEM partners which will launch next year.
"MTI next generation LNB products incorporating Entropic's CSS solutions will
support the growing personal video recorder STB market", said John Scott,
Europe Business Director, LNB Business Group at MTI. "The low power
consumption of these new CSS ICs and the potential application for use in
Multi Dwelling Unit installations will help us meet the needs of the European
service providers."

Products based on Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch technology
can be seen at IBC 2007, held September 7-11, 2007, in Amsterdam, The
Netherlands Booth 1.683.

About Entropic Communications

Entropic Communications, Inc. 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

http://www.entropic.com

For more information contact:

Susan Huberman
VP Corporate Communications
Entropic Communications
+1-858-625-3200, ext. 348
shuberman@entropic.com

Anja Maria Hastenrath
embedded PR
+49-(0)89-687606-10
ah@embedded-pr.de

Source: Entropic Communications

For more information contact: Susan Huberman, VP Corporate Communications, Entropic Communications, +1-858-625-3200, ext. 348, shuberman@entropic.com; Anja Maria Hastenrath, embedded PR, +49-(0)89-687606-10, ah@embedded-pr.de

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