Date: 8th Sept 2010

Vestel Selects Broadcom's SoC for its latest HDTVs

Vestel has selected Broadcom system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for a new line of DVB-T/S-based high definition televisions (HDTVs). This selection includes Broadcom's BCM3556 digital TV (DTV) SoC solution, the BCM4505 DVB-S2 advanced modulation satellite receiver SoC, and BCM4323x Intensi-fi XLR 802.11n Wi-Fi media devices.

"As a leading provider of televisions in Europe, we are focused on meeting consumer demand for TVs with high performance, superior picture quality and advanced features. We look forward to working with Broadcom to meet this demand and deliver superior televisions to Europe."said Murat Sarpel (M.Sc.EEE), General Manager, R&D, Vestel Group of Companies

"Digital TV in Europe is forecast to grow rapidly in 2010 and 2011, as analog switch-off programs complete in countries most dependent on broadcast reception. At the same time, free to air HD broadcasts are launching in 11 European countries this year, with rapid expansion of coverage in 2011. There was significant growth in 2009 with consumers encouraged by economic recovery in Eastern Europe and analog switch-off projects in Spain, Italy, France and the UK. There are plenty of new features underpinned by rapidly expanding HD services. DisplaySearch estimates that 57 million TVs will be sold in Europe in 2010, up 18 percent on 2009, with almost 61 million expected to ship in 2011."said Paul Gray, Director TV Electronics Research, DisplaySearch

"We are committed to developing highly integrated and advanced TV technology that supports worldwide compatibility and standards, and the new line of Vestel TVs will deliver high-quality home entertainment to consumers."said Dan Marotta, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group