Humax Co., Ltd. and Entropic Communications, Inc. announced an IP-based set-top box (STB) based on hardware and software specifications developed by Comcast. The Humax client device enables cable subscribers to view a rich set of IP-based video services at any TV in the home. The device can run native and cloud-based applications and provides a highly-efficient, media and graphics-rich end-user experience.

The Humax client solution is powered by Entropic's TSC188 CPU, a dual-core ARM(R) Cortex(TM) A9 solution bundled with Entropic's Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA(R)) silicon and software to provide reliable whole-home network connectivity. The Humax device features both NTSC and HDMI outputs enabling it to connect to a TV or other external media device. The Humax unit, which recently passed FCC certification, will function as a video client to multi-tuner gateway servers.

The compact Humax device includes recording functionality. The DVR feature works in conjunction with the multi-tuner hybrid gateway server and the on-board SD Card lets the IP set-top-box stream and play back programming using the MoCA specification. The Humax device provides NTSC and HDMI outputs, as well as MoCA, Ethernet and HDMI inputs.

It also includes a USB port, which can be used to connect to a USB storage device for bringing additional entertainment to the TV screen. Development for the new Humax client solution leverages Comcast's RDK. The RDK provides a framework to enable device manufacturers to rapidly develop, optimize and deploy new broadcast and IP-based solutions for richer consumer TV experiences.