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Trident Acquires TV, Set-top Box Units of NXP Semiconductors

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 5, 2009 - 8:15am.
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Santa Clara, Calif. - Trident Microsystems, a maker of chips and associated software for digital media applications like LCD televisions, announced on Monday that it will acquire NXP Semiconductors' television systems and set-top box business lines.
tags: Deals | TV | Acquisitions | Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | Trident Microsystems |

Sirius Taps Nexperia Chip for In-Car Satellite TV Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 24, 2007 - 12:33pm.

New York - Sirius Satellite Radio announced that it has tapped NXP Semiconductors to provide the chip that will power its in-car satellite TV service. The Nexperia PNX9520 processor will be utilized for Sirius Backseat TV, a family programming service slated to launch later this year in select 2008 model Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles.

tags: TV | Sirius | Satellite | NXP Semiconductors |