a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics with 2006 global sales of $38.5 billion, has licensed the processor for its new line of digital set-top boxes. The US analog cut-off presents a window to drive a fresh wave of consumer electronics devices into the home, powered by the of products which can fully take advantage of this opportunity.
The latest agreement expands LG s portfolio of ARM technology and services which includes the previously licensed processor. The new line of set-top box products from LG Electronics will take advantage of ARM technology included in the ARM926EJ-S processor, as well as the enhanced DSP capabilities available with the ARMv5TEJ instruction set, and will focus on the lucrative US digital TV market which will be the primary TV transmission standard as of 2009. transition, said Ian Drew, vice president, Segment Marketing, ARM.
The range of ARM processor-based technology in this new, low cost set-top box has enabled LG to be one of the leaders in the switch over to all-digital broadcast. This agreement further demonstrates ARM s continued momentum in the consumer market. LG Electronics, Inc.
(KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in over 111 operations including 81 subsidiaries around the world. Comprising four business units -- Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media with 2006 global sales of US $38.
5 billion -- LG Electronics is the world s largest producer of CDMA handsets, air conditioners, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from mobile, home and enterprise solutions to embedded and emerging applications. ARM s comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, graphics processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products.
Combined with the company s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM
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