Design, Development, Integration and Manufacturing of Cutting Edge Digital Video Solutions

Videon Central Omega One 480P Line Doubler

Last updated 12/01/2001

"I have not seen video mode deinterlacing this clean since the Faroudja DVP3000. The Omega One is highly recommended...."
-Stacy Spears, Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity (Read the Review)

Videon Central is an unknown company in the consumer world, but they are very well known in the design/manufacturing circle and have brought about many products that do not bear their name. The Omega One is the exception. Based on a processing technology well known in the industry (and I'm sorry to say that I cannot disclose this information), the Omega One offers multiple inputs and a user controllable interface for a simple integration when a better line doubler is called for. The Omega One's motion-adapative cross color suppression and motion-adaptive de-interlacing renders video quality far superior to any product currently available at its price point.

Key Features:

Generates 480p progressive scan video signal
8 Video inputs handle all forms of video source
Front panel display with a large variety of menu options
Auto sense capability for input video selection
RS232 control interface
480P output in either YPbPr or RGB

Gov. Ridge Announces Three PA High-Tech Firms to Join Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse

Last updated 10/16/1999

PA start-ups join Sony, Oki and Cadence and world-class PA universities to develop system-on-a-chip technology

Gov. Ridge: "Stay tuned -- more Greenhouse partners soon to join."

PITTSBURGH, PA (October 15, 1999) -- Gov. Tom Ridge today announced that three dynamic Pennsylvania start-ups have joined the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse -- a unique partnership that already has brought together three major international corporations, three leading Pennsylvania universities, the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and the Commonwealth to make Southwestern Pennsylvania a worldwide leader in the development of next-generation system-on-a-chip (SOC) technology.

The three high-tech firms will join as Associate Members -- a new program launched by the Digital Greenhouse designed to target the small to medium-sized electronic design firms in Pennsylvania.

"With Sony, Oki and Cadence, the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse started with an outstanding roster of leading electronic firms," Gov. Ridge said. "Today the Greenhouse grows even stronger with the addition of some 'home-grown' talent -- small start-ups with roots in Pennsylvania. We're creating the perfect mix of worldwide and local talent necessary to make the Greenhouse a success.

"And stay tuned. You can expect more exciting announcements about additional Greenhouse partners in the coming weeks."

The three Pennsylvania companies, Neo Linear Inc. of Pittsburgh; Videon-Central Inc. of State College; and Sima Products Corporation of Oakmont, Allegheny County all have signed letters of intent to be a part of the Associate Membership Program. As part of their membership, they will assign a senior technical representative to attend Technology Advisory Board meetings held by the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse.

"This is another example of our continued commitment to position Pennsylvania as a leader among states within the digital video and digital networking industries," said Dennis Yablonsky, president and CEO of Digital Greenhouse. "With the creation of this program, we can use the expertise of these small companies to help us coordinate the goals of the Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse, while assisting them with software and funding for projects in the areas of digital video and digital networking."

In return, companies will receive preferred access to SOC training modules developed by the Digital Greenhouse, the ability to submit proposal ideas for funding, a close working relationship with partners already committed to the initiative and access to electronic design software.

Neo Linear, Inc. develops and markets software tools for the design of mixed-signal integrated circuits. Neo Linear's NeoCell is the world's first automated layout tool for mixed-signal IC analog cells. Neo Linear was founded in 1996 by Charles Buenzli, an experienced executive in the electronic automation design industry, and by Dr. Rob Rutenbar and Dr. L. Richard Carley, two leading researchers in mixed-signal design automation at Carnegie Mellon University.

Videon-Central Inc. is a leading provider of digital video hardware and software designs for the computer and consumer industry. Videon has been able to develop a wide range of strategic partnerships with leading integrated circuit companies. Over the past two years, Videon has designed products for applications that incorporate MPEG-2 encoding and decoding, DVD, DV and HDTV technology.

Sima Products Corporation is one of today's leading innovators of consumer electronic accessories. Now in its 25th year, nearly a hundred Sima products are sold in more than 20 countries worldwide. The Sima name currently appears on dozens of video products from basic audio mixers to digital special-effects editors, character generators along with home theater and digital photo accessories.

Pittsburgh Digital Greenhouse is a non-profit organization whose members include the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a consortium of member firms, including Sony Corporation, Oki Electric Industry and Cadence Design Systems, along with the participation of Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University, the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, the Pittsburgh Technology Council and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.

The Digital Greenhouse's programs aim to establish a leading industry presence in southwestern Pennsylvania focused initially on target market segments growing around digital video and digital networking applications. For more information visit www.digitalgreenhouse.com or call Dennis Yablonsky at (voice) 412-201-3425.

Philips Seminconductors' TriMedia processor backed by Videon Central

Last updated 03/29/1999

Leader in digital video solutions to provide software and system integration services to TriMedia™ customers

Philips Semiconductors today announced that Videon Central Inc., a leading developer of digital video reference designs, will resell Philips Semiconductors' TriMedia™ application software and provide support, software integration and customization services. The initial software applications include MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 decoding, MPEG-1 encoding, AC-3 decoding and a 2-D graphics library. Video editing and surveillance applications are among the first reference designs that Videon Central is developing for TriMedia.

The TriMedia application software modules, developed by Philips Semiconductors, empower users to rapidly build new designs for a variety of multimedia-intensive markets. Customers can concentrate on developing additional, higher value features while improving time-to-market. Under the agreement, Videon Central is expected to support new software modules as Philip Semiconductors releases them.

Videon Central Inc. joins a growing list of companies working with Philips Semiconductors to support the TriMedia processor with application software, development tools and integration services. Philips Semiconductors is building a community of support for a wide range of applications that derive compelling benefits from the TriMedia processor's open architecture and powerful VLIW scheduling compiler.

"By offering both software distribution and integration services, Videon Central is prepared to deliver complete digital video solutions based on the TriMedia processor," said Todd Erdley, President and CEO of Videon Central Inc. "Videon's goal is to work in concert with Philips Semiconductors to help innovative companies develop new products based on TriMedia technology."

"Videon has quickly developed a reputation as a leader in digital video encoding and decoding technologies," said Cees Hartgring, vice president and general manager of the TriMedia Business Line. "Their expertise in this field will help diversify and broaden the markets served by the TriMedia processor. By working together with Videon Central, we offer our customers an ideal combination of technology, support and service."

Pricing and availability information for each software module can be obtained by contacting Videon Central Inc.

Videon Central Inc. is a leader in digital video product development. Over the past six years, Videon has designed a wide range of products for applications that incorporate MPEG-2 encoding and decoding, DVD, DV and HDTV technology. Videon is uniquely positioned to bring TriMedia technology to these applications by providing software modules and expert technical support. Customers interested in obtaining software modules from Videon can obtain additional technical information at Videon's web site, www.videon-central.com.

Philips Semiconductors, a division of Royal Philips Electronics, headquartered in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, is the eighth largest semiconductor supplier in the world (according to Dataquest's preliminary 1998 ranking by sales). Philips Semiconductors' innovations in digital audio, video, and mobile technology position the company as a leader in the consumer, multimedia and wireless communications markets. Sales offices are located in all major markets around the world and are supported by systems labs.

TriMedia is a trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

About Videon

Videon Central is a leading creator of digital video solutions for the consumer electronics market. We provide intellectual property, engineering design, system integration and product qualification services to major SoC organizations and original equipment manufacturers. Videon builds on this knowledge as an original design manufacturer with expertise in creating customer products for high-end home theatre and in-flight entertainment that range from DVD to Blu-ray Disc players, LCD displays, servers and audio/video distribution equipment.