ViXS(TM) and Global Invacom's Provision Unit Jointly Develop a new Class of Wi-Fi enabled, Low-Cost Internet Protocol (IP thin client Set Top Box) Offering Superior Range and Performance

ViXS(TM) and Global Invacom's Provision Unit Jointly Develop a new Class of Wi-Fi enabled, Low-Cost Internet Protocol (IP thin client Set Top Box) Offering Superior Range and Performance PR Newswire TORONTO, September 6, 2012 TORONTO, September 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Design is able to receive content through Wi-Fi or Wired IP connections using standard chipsets with low system power consumption ViXS Systems Inc. today announces a new reference design platform offering superior wireless performance and extended range and delivering high quality decode, display, and advanced graphics, while ensuring low power consumption and low cost. The platform, based on ViXS' XCode® 4205 client System on Chip (SOC), leverages Global Invacom's proprietary low-cost antennae and unique WiFi software. The combination transforms the Client into a highly cost- effective and efficient IP STB that can also be incorporated in a Digital Living ®Network Alliance (DLNA ) capable home network as a Digital Media Player (DMP) device. The XCode 4205 SoC offers high throughput networking performance, 2D and 3D graphics, 3D TV, motion adaptive de-interlacing and scaling for full HD up to 1080P50/60 resolution. Global Invacom's Provision Unit, which has spent years collaborating with researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK, has developed proprietary WiFi antenna designs that extend performance and range.