ZiiLABS selects high performance video DAC from S3 Group for HDTV output

SAN JOSE, USA: S3 Group, a world leading provider of mixed-signal semiconductor IP solutions, announced that ZiiLABS licensed its mixed-signal IP for their ZMS-20 and ZMS-40 media-rich applications processors. S3 Group delivered a high performance Video DAC from its portfolio. ZiiLABS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Technology, is a leader in processors, advanced software and enabling hardware platforms.

Dermot Barry, VP for Silicon Business Unit at S3 Group, said: "ZiiLABS is developing innovative solutions on advanced process nodes and we are very pleased to have enabled them to get to market quickly with the Application Processor. Working with large demanding customers helps drive our developments and IP portfolio through 40nm and beyond. The deployment of our leading edge mixed-signal IP in high volume consumer products is key to our ability to service the consumer market. Our ability to deliver high performance analog and mixed signal functionality using bulk CMOS process is a key to delivering low cost consumer products. We look forward to extending our working relationship further for their next developments."

“Our latest ZMS processors combine our Stemcell media processing cores with dual 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9s and the S3 Group’s Video DACs to deliver stunning high profile HD video output, immersive OpenGL ES 2.0 3D graphics, HD video calling and a rich desktop browsing experience across a broad range of tablet and connected devices,” said Paul Pontin, VP Technology, ZiiLABS “S3 Group’s ability to meet our demanding schedule and best-in-class performance requirements, plus their integration expertise helps us deliver superior products that help grow the market for connected TV products across the globe.