Pace Micro Technology, a leading digital set-top box provider specializing in the development of emerging technologies across all television platforms, today announced its latest all-digital set-top box - the Miami DC757 HD, which will be demonstrated at the upcoming Society of Cable Television Engineers (SCTE) Cable-Tec Expo in Denver, June 21-23, at Exhibit #1372.
According to their news release, this cost-effective, all-digital high definition (HD) box uses the latest generation integrated silicon, supports legacy applications, DSG (DOCSIS 2.0 Set-Top Gateway), CableCARD for conditional access by other devices (i.e. PC), and the latest in EPG and VOD applications. The Miami box has extensive connectivity options - including HDMI, RF and everything in between to provide secure, high-performance digital audio and video links.
Miami also supports 1394 5C protected interface, boasts best-in-class processing speed and memory capacity and comprehensive connectivity options for easy installation into even the most complex home theatre systems. Pace expects to present Miami to CableLabs for certification during the fourth quarter of this year.
Pace Micro Technology Americas' Director of Product Management Matt Grabham pointed out, "Our Miami box is a feature-rich, cost-effective, all-digital HD box. With its unsurpassed connectivity and high-definition picture quality, Miami is a perfect match for any HDTV within the home."
"Miami's latest-generation integrated silicon allows use of the internal cable modem for home Internet access as well as signaling to the box, giving operators and consumers more 'bang for the buck'," he added.
Pace is the leading second source cable set-top box provider in the U.S. With a wide range of products to support both North American cable network types, Pace has built a family of products that incorporate innovative, low-cost designs and give U.S. cable operators diversity and choice in set-top box design, features and capabilities. Pace has established itself as a technology partner within the cable industry and continues to grow products in line with the most current technical advances. Pace has set-top box solutions that incorporate technologies to support OCAP, digital simulcast and removable conditional access.
