MEDIA RELEASE PR35981
DivX Announces Licensing Agreement With Realtek for Next-Generation DivX Plus(TM) HD
Technology
SAN DIEGO and HSINCHU, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Realtek chip series to support playback of DivX Plus HD Video
up to 1080p in the MKV container
DivX, Inc. (Nasdaq: DIVX), a digital media company, and Realtek
Semiconductor Corp., one of the world's leading network and computer
peripheral integrated circuit (IC) providers, today announced at the IFA
trade show a licensing agreement for next-generation DivX Plus(TM) HD
technology. Under the agreement, Realtek will incorporate DivX Plus HD
technology into the Realtek RTD1283/RTD1073 semiconductor chips, enabling
devices to playback DivX Plus HD video in the MKV container at
high-definition resolutions up to 1080p.
Only DivX Plus HD Certified devices support playback of DivX Plus content
(H.264 video with AAC audio in an MKV file container) created with DivX(R) 7
software, while also supporting previous versions of DivX video up to 1080p
and Hollywood content in the DivX format. Available on www.divx.com, DivX 7
software enables DivX Plus content creation.
Known for developing DivX Certified(R) devices that offer great
performance, interoperability and visual quality, DivX gives consumers a
complete digital media solution for enjoying highly compressed, high-quality
Internet video from the PC to the TV and beyond.
"Adding DivX Plus HD to our RTD1283/RTD1073 chip series for multimedia
storage devices fits with our goal to offer high-performance features that
make our chips a compelling choice in today's competitive market place," said
Sam Chung at Realtek. "The new DivX Plus HD offering with H.264 technology
support extends the DivX value proposition to the premier standard of
high-quality video."
"We are becoming the leading consumer solution for HD video in the H.264
format in much the same way we became the leader in high-quality MPEG-4
video," said Eric Rodli, Executive Vice President, Licensing, at DivX.
"Licensing agreements with IC companies such as Realtek, further our growth
by supporting the introduction of DivX Plus HD Certified devices by our OEM
partners."
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About DivX
DivX, Inc. is a digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a
high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX creates,
distributes and licenses digital video technologies that span the "three
screens" comprising today's consumer media environment - the PC, the
television and mobile devices. Over 200 million DivX devices have shipped
into the market from leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also
offers content providers and publishers a complete solution for the
distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven by a
globally recognized brand and a passionate community of hundreds of millions
of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video experience to enable the digital
home.
About Realtek Semiconductor
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is one of the world's leading IC providers.
It designs and develops a wide range of IC products for communications
network, computer peripheral, and multimedia applications. Products include
10/100/1000M Ethernet Controllers, 10/100/1000M Ethernet Switch/Gigabit Media
Converter/Gateway Controllers, 10/100/1000M Ethernet PHYceivers, Wireless LAN
Controllers & AP/Router SoCs, ADSL2+ Chips, VoIP Solutions, AC'97/High
Definition Audio Codecs, Clock Generators, Card Reader Controllers, LCD
Monitor/LCD TV/DTV Controllers, and Digital Media Processors. With advanced
design expertise in RF, analog, and mixed signal circuits, and with strong
manufacturing and system knowledge, Realtek offers full-featured,
high-performance, and competitive total solutions. More information on
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical in
nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such statements include, but
are not limited to, statements regarding DivX's visibility within the
investment community. Such forward-looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX's actual
results to be materially different from historical results or from any
results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that customer use of DivX
technology may not grow as anticipated; the risk that anticipated market
opportunities may not materialize at expected levels, or at all; the risk
that the Company's activities may not result in the growth of profitable
revenue; risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of
the DivX brand; risks associated with DivX's ability to penetrate existing
and new markets; risks regarding the effects of competition; the risk of
DivX's dependence on its licensees and partners; risks related to the effect
of intellectual property rights claims; and other factors discussed in the
"Risk Factors" section of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in
their entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is providing this
information as of the date of this release and does not undertake any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SOURCE: DivX, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Bernd Reinartz
+49 - 241 - 4010 865
breinartz@divxcorp.com, or
Investors, Karen Fisher
+1-858-882-6415
kfisher@divxcorp.com, both of DivX, Inc.
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