Cavium Networks Introduces netHD(TM) (Networked High Definition) Wi-Fi Reference Design for In-Home Wireless HD Video

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Jun 01 (MARKET WIRE) --
Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor
products that enable intelligent processing for networking,
communications, storage, wireless, video and security applications, today
announced a comprehensive netHD Wi-Fi reference design. The reference
design delivers 1080p60 quality and sub-frame latency video using
standards-based H.264 video compression along with standards-based
802.11n Wi-Fi technology for in-room or multi-room delivery through walls.
The sub-frame latency enabled through Cavium's patent-pending SLL (Super
Low Latency) technology makes this an ideal platform for enabling
interactive video applications such as gaming. This reference design
incorporates HDCP 2.0 (High Definition Content Protection) protocol and
supports the industry standard DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
protocol. The reference design can be used by consumer electronic
manufacturers, service providers, gaming console vendors, media PC and
after market gateway and HDMI cable replacement vendors to introduce
systems that deliver full HD 1080p60 quality in-home video distribution to
a single or multiple flat panel displays within the home. The netHD Wi-Fi
reference design will be on display at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, June
2-6, 2009. To schedule a meeting and demonstration please contact Angel
Atondo via e-mail: angel.atondo@caviumnetworks.com.

Homes today contain multiple flat panel televisions and displays connected
to a variety of sources such as set-top boxes, game consoles, DVD/Blu-ray
players, media PCs and portable media players. Interconnecting the various
sources to multiple displays in multiple rooms is a wiring nightmare.
Consumer equipment manufacturers, service providers, and gaming console
vendors are looking for a standards-based, secure and cost effective
technology to transport real-time, HD 1080p60 quality video within the
home between multiple displays and content sources. The netHD Wi-Fi
solution eliminates the need for wires enabling seamless interconnection
from any source to any display.

Cavium's netHD Wi-Fi reference design provides a cost effective,
ready-to-use and feature rich development platform to build
next-generation in-home wireless video distribution systems. This
platform integrates the PureVu(TM) CNW3602 video CODEC and the OCTEON(TM)
CN50XX processor with 2x HDMI interfaces, 1x VGA input, 1x SPDIF audio
output, 1x GE port, 1x USB 2.0 host and 1x mini-PCI slot that supports
any 802.11n Wi-Fi card. The HDMI interfaces can input 1080p60 video and
send a secure compressed stream over 802.11n Wi-Fi to any or multiple
displays within the home.

The netHD Wi-Fi reference design ships with an out-of-the-box and
ready-to-use netHD Application Suite. The application suite is optimized
to dynamically adapt and deliver the highest quality video viewing
experience reliably over Wi-Fi. The application suite comes bundled with
software for video transport, DLNA device discovery, Security/Content
Protection and support for extensive real time and adaptive Quality of
Service (QoS). Features include sub-frame latency across varying
distances and network conditions, high-performance rate-adaptive
algorithms coupled with QoS which guarantee an un-interrupted wireless
video and audio experience to users. Additionally the suite includes a
full set of HDCP 2.0 security protocols to support industry standard
content protection schemes. The netHD suite can also seamlessly integrate
and co-exist with other DLNA compatible devices in the home.

Availability

The netHD Wi-Fi reference design and related software is immediately
available from Cavium Networks. For pricing and more information on how to
order a netHD Wi-Fi reference design please contact Cavium Networks at:
http://www.caviumnetworks.com/PureVu_CNW3XXX_contact.php

About Cavium Networks

Cavium Networks is a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor
products that enable intelligent processing in networking, communications,
storage, wireless, video and security applications. Cavium Networks offers
a broad portfolio of integrated, software compatible processors ranging in
performance from 10 Mbps to 20 Gbps that enable secure, intelligent
functionality in enterprise, data-center, broadband/consumer and access &
service provider equipment. Cavium Networks processors are supported by
ecosystem partners that provide operating systems, tool support, reference
designs and other services. Cavium Networks principal offices are in
Mountain View, California, with design team locations in California,
Massachusetts, India and Taiwan. For more information, please visit:
http://www.caviumnetworks.com.

Cavium Networks Contact:
Angel Atondo
Marketing Manager
Tel: (650) 623-7033
Email: Email Contact

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