IPTV set-top box from Amino now powered by Intel Atom based CE4100

Amino has announced that IPTV set-top box (STB) is now powered by the new Intel Atom Processor based TV SoC CE4100.
The recently released CE4100 processor, formerly codenamed "Sodaville," is manufactured at 45nm node. This System on Chip (SoC) supports Internet and broadcast applications on single chip, with processing power and audio/video components supporting media applications such as 3-D graphics.

The CE4100 media processor feature multi-stream video decoding supporting 2-channels of 800MHz DDR2 or 1333MHz DDR3, dedicated multi-channel dual audio DSPs, 3-D graphics engine, and support for USB 2.0.

According to Amino CTO Dominique Le Foll, "The CE4100 is a powerful media processor that is designed specifically for home entertainment and enables a greatly enhanced consumer experience. As one of the first IPTV solutions providers to demonstrate its capabilities, we are very encouraged by the response from customers and partners ? particularly to its OTT capabilities."

Le Foll also added, "This builds on our relationship with Intel and we are delighted to have worked closely with them to showcase the benefits that CE4100 can bring to the performance of STBs in the IPTV world. We look forward to delivering a powerful new STB that harnesses the strengths of the CE4100 to deliver top-notch performance, improved functionality and reliability at a compelling price point."

"With new Internet-based services and applications coming to TV, there is a need for a new generation of set-top boxes," said Keith Wehmeyer, General Manager, IPTV, Digital Home Group, Intel Corporation. "Amino recognizes the requirements for processor performance and high-quality video and graphics, and is designing a set top box based on Intel's CE4100 media processor to provide a premium entertainment experience to consumers."