Marvell Technology Group Ltd Launches New ZigBee/RF4CE Remote Control Platform for Next-Generation Smart TVs, Set-Top Boxes and Smart Home Automation
January 07, 2014 at 01:00 pm
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Marvell Technology Group Ltd. announced its newest remote control platform reference design, the Marvell ZigBee Remote Control Platform. Based on the ZigBee/RF4CE standard, this solution provides a rich remote control experience that includes voice search and gesture recognition, Internet-based multimedia search and discovery capabilities, support for the latest in cloud gaming, and more. Continuing its dedication to driving the connected lifestyle, Marvell's ZigBee Remote Control Platform incorporates the highly integrated 88MZ100 ZigBee/RF4CE SoC for the smart home and completes Marvell's remote control portfolio supporting both ZigBee/RF4CE and Bluetooth connectivity standards, preferred by set-top box and TV manufacturers respectively.
The new platform represents Marvell's ongoing innovation in helping consumers achieve a completely seamless experience with smart set-top boxes, TVs and other smart devices in the home. From cloud gaming, to controlling home furnishings, to searching, discovering and enjoying multimedia content from providers like YouTube and Netflix, Marvell's remote control platform makes today's exciting new era of smart home experiences more accessible and enjoyable to consumers than ever before. The ZigBee Remote Control Platform is an integrated, customizable, turnkey solution for mass-market remote control applications.
The platform is an easy-to-use software stack and tool chains will accelerate time-to-market and help OEM, ODM and service provider customers achieve the best user experience.
Marvell Technology Group Ltd specializes in designing and marketing integrated communications and storage circuits intended for manufacturers of high-speed network equipment, hard disks, and consumer electronics. Net sales break down by area of application as follows:
- data centers (40.7%): artificial intelligence systems, data storage systems, Ethernet switches, servers, interconnection systems, etc.;
- enterprise networks (23.1%): routers, Ethernet switches, wireless access points, network equipment, workstations, etc. for campuses, small and medium-sized enterprises;
- telecom network infrastructures (18.3%): access multiplexers, Ethernet switches, optical transport systems, routers, wireless radio network access systems, etc.;
- consumer electronics (11.9%): broadband gateways and routers, game console systems, home data storage systems, home wireless access points, personal computer systems, printers and receiver terminals;
- automotive and industrial (6%): advanced driver assistance systems, autonomous vehicle systems, embedded network systems, industrial Ethernet switches, video surveillance systems.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (11.7%), China (42%), Malaysia (6.6%), Thailand (6.6%), Singapore (5.6%), Taiwan (4.9%), Japan (4.4%), Finland (3.2%), Philippines (2.9%) and other (12.1%).
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