"Texas Instruments received the top ranking in this edition of the Vendor Matrix through solid performance in both the Innovation and Implementation categories," says practice director Sam Lucero. "Although Jennic was second overall, it was first in the Innovation category. Likewise, Freescale achieved the top spot in the Implementation category."

The Vendor Matrix is an analytical tool developed by ABI Research to provide a clear understanding of vendors' positions in specific markets. Vendors are assessed on the important parameters of "innovation" and "implementation" across several criteria unique to each vendor matrix.

For this particular matrix, under "innovation," ABI Research first examined the various vendors' product feature sets including device power consumption, Rx sensitivity, memory sizes offered (if any), and MCUs (Microcontroller Unit) offered (if any). Then form factor integration and variety were assessed. Finally, the evaluation considered the protocol stack availability of each.

Under "implementation," ABI Research scrutinized the following criteria: the vendors' overall market position (including their perceived market share and position in the market relative to competitors, their size, financial strength, health, and backing), and their longevity in the IEEE 802.15.4 IC market. Vertical market focus was assessed, including the number/breadth of vertical markets and applications served or targeted, and the level of the vendor's specialization. Finally, the research examined vendors' levels of customer support, including training and events, documentation, tools and development platforms, and community forums.

To view a chart showing the rankings of the "top ten" firms in this Vendor Matrix, please visit "IEEE 802.15.4 IC Vendor Matrix" (http://www.abiresearch.com/research/1002833). Registration on the ABI Research website (free) is required. Access to the rankings and profiles of all companies surveyed is available to clients of ABI Research.

This Vendor Matrix forms part of ABI Research's Short-Range Wireless (http://www.abiresearch.com/products/service/Short_Range_Wireless_Research_Service) and Wireless Sensor Networks (http://www.abiresearch.com/products/service/Wireless_Sensor_Networks_Research_Service) Research Services. For a list of all ABI Research Vendor Matrices, please visit Vendor Matrices (http://www.abiresearch.com/vendor_matrix_home.jsp).

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DM368IPNC-MT5 IP camera reference design key features and benefits:

    --  Flexibility to support a variety of video formats, including:
        --  H.264 main profile 1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 60 fps
        --  MPEG-4 up to 720p at 60 fps
        --  MJPEG at 5 MP at 15 fps
    --  New DaVinci video processor provides 30 percent more ARM host processing
        performance over previous generations, offering more headroom for
        differentiation and video analytics.
    --  Power-efficient reference design utilizes only three Watts and includes
        a TI Power over Ethernet (PoE) solution, the TPS23753.
    --  On-chip, fifth generation of TI's ISP solution eliminates the need for
        an external ISP or the purchase of expensive optics to achieve
        high-quality images.  Also, customers do not have to create their own
        custom algorithms, which are time and resource intensive.
    --  Software implementations on the ISP provide video stabilization, face
        detection, noise filtering, auto white balance, auto focus, auto
        exposure and edge enhancement, as well as other video processing
        features for quality enhancements and image improvements.
    --  The reference design includes a full complement of analog ICs, ranging
        from power management to interface devices from TI, providing a complete
        system solution to reduce development time.

    --  Developed with and available from Appro Photoelectron Inc.

Reference design includes complete Linux application software:

With the purchase of the IP camera reference design, customers will have access to a complete, royalty-free Linux application software package that includes:

    --  ISP Tuning Tool 1.0, which can be utilized to tune the existing sensor
        that is included with the reference design or with customers' own
        developed sensor board.
    --  PSIA 1.0 support that guarantees connectivity with PSIA-compliant
        systems, thereby providing easier implementation and plug-n-play
        connectivity.
    --  AES encryption offers greater protection and privacy for video streams,
        enhancing the security of the users' end system.  Customers also benefit
        from a more efficient system as the encryption occurs on a separate
        hardware accelerator.
    --  Global dynamic range enhancement (GDRE) allows users to bring out
        details in the shadows of the video without washing out the highlights,
        a critical feature for video surveillance.  The GDRE also compensates
        for the reduced dynamic range often found in lower cost CMOS sensors,
        allowing customers to develop a more cost-effective system.

    --  Linux source code for customer-specific customization and
        differentiation.

Pricing and availability:

Order entry is currently open for the DM368IPNC-MT5 IP camera reference design, which is available for USD $995 from Appro Photoelectron Inc. at www.ti.com/1080p-ipcamrd-prprod.

See a demonstration of the DM368IPNC-MT5 IP camera reference design at the Global Sourcing Conference on Public Safety and Security (CPSE, http://www.cpse.com.cn/en/), November 1 - 4. The conference is at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian Central District, Shenzhen, China), and the TI booth can be found in Hall 1, Overseas Area A, B218 - B223.

Find out more about the DM368IPNC-MT5 IP camera reference design and TI's video capabilities:

    --  IP camera reference design, DM368IPNC-MT5:
        www.ti.com/1080p-ipcamrd-prprod

    --  TI E2E Community and support: www.ti.com/1080p-ipcamrd-prsupport

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.

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This winter, DLP Cinema honors its heritage of providing the ultimate viewing experience with DLP Cinema projection solutions enabling theatres to showcase the highly anticipated motion picture epic "Avatar," from Twentieth Century Fox and "Titanic" director James Cameron.

"DLP's cutting edge technology will play an important role in bringing 'Avatar' to life for moviegoers around the world," said Bruce Snyder, Fox's president of domestic distribution. "The much-anticipated release of 'Avatar' will continue to bring attention to the contributions DLP Cinema has provided to the industry."

During the filming of "Avatar," DLP projectors were used for real time viewing of the footage being shot. Additionally, Cameron and his production company, Lightstorm Entertainment, used DLP Cinema projectors during the post production to provide superior contrast ratios, color calibration and sharp 3D imagery. DLP technology will be counted on again when "Avatar" the movie premieres in December 2009; it will be shown on DLP Cinema projectors in movie theaters worldwide.

"Eight years ago Lightstorm and DLP Cinema started working together to bring 3D imagery to life," said Geoffrey Burdick, vice president for production service and technology for Lightstorm Entertainment. "Thanks to this collaboration, audiences can now experience in the theaters 3D like they never have before."

Exhibition houses utilizing projectors from DLP Cinema's three OEM licensees (Barco, Christie Digital and NEC) provide the capability to light up theatre screens as big as 100 feet and 3D screens as big as 75 feet, which has typically been a challenge for competing technologies. Furthermore, DLP Cinema recently announced plans to incorporate enhanced 4K technology as an extension of the next generation electronics platform for DLP Cinema projectors which integrates multiple 3D platforms for live 3D broadcasting.

"This year, DLP Cinema celebrated its fifth anniversary of enabling 3D through the use of the DLP Chip," said Nancy Fares, business manager for DLP Cinema(R), Texas Instruments. "DLP Cinema continues to be the industry standard for digital image quality and we remain committed to supporting the motion picture industry to bring onscreen stories to life through immersive experiences."

DLP Cinema projection technology is installed on every continent except Antarctica. Today there are more than 7,000 worldwide screens that offer digital 3D with the use of every pixel array in the frame for the brightest picture unlike other technologies. Since last year's introduction, IMAX(R) digital projection systems powered by DLP Cinema projectors have reached a total of 88 locations worldwide.

About Texas Instruments DLP Products

DLP display technology from Texas Instruments offers clarity down to the most minute detail, delivering pictures rich with color, contrast and brightness projectors for business, home, professional venue, digital cinema (DLP Cinema(R)) and large screen HDTVs. Many of the world's top projection and display manufacturers design, manufacture and market products based on DLP technology. DLP is the only imaging technology with a legacy in digital cinema where it set the industry standard demonstrated by the deployment of DLP Cinema technology in over 14,000 screens worldwide. At the heart of every DLP chip is an array of up to 2.2 million microscopic mirrors which switch incredibly fast to create a high resolution, highly reliable, full color image. DLP technology's chip architecture and inherent speed advantage provides razor-sharp images and excellent reproduction of fast motion video. Since early 1996, more than 20 million DLP subsystems have been shipped. For more information, please visit www.dlp.com.

About Texas Instruments:

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.

DLP and DLP Cinema are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.

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More than $10,000 in cash and awards will be dispersed, and winners will be announced on or before January 29, 2010. For rules and instructions on how to enter the MSP430 Ultra-Low Power Design Challenge, and details on the design selection process, please visit www.designmsp430.com.

Contestants can get started today

    --  Order free silicon samples at www.ti.com/msp430
    --  Order discounted development tools and software at AvnetExpress.com, and
        save through January 19, 2010:
        --  Get a 25% tool discount on any MSP430 development tool through Avnet

        --  Get a 50% discount on the Code Composer Studio(TM) v4 software (a
            $500 value) through Avnet Electronics Marketing

TI's broad portfolio of MCUs and software

From general purpose, ultra-low power MSP430 MCUs, to high-performance, real-time control TMS320C2000(TM) MCUs, and Stellaris(R) ARM(R) Cortex(TM)-M3-based 32-bit MCUs, TI offers the broadest range of embedded control solutions. Designers can accelerate time to market by tapping into TI's complete software and hardware tools, extensive third-party offerings and technical support.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through design, sales and manufacturing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.

Trademarks

Stellaris is a registered trademark and Code Composer Studio, MSP430 and TMS320C2000 are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated. ARM is a registered trademark and Cortex is a trademark of ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders.

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