First ever DVB-H H.264 mobile PVR device on show at IBC; Pace demonstrates latest DVB-H technology for live TV on the move

Pace's PDH400 product innovation successfully integrates the newDVB-H standard into its existing mobile PVR device - the PVR2GO -enabling live digital content to be watched and enjoyed by thesubscriber on the move - wherever they are, whenever they want.

Utilising advanced H.264 video compression technology PDH400 comeswith superb quality graphics and sound, delivered in a modern,user-friendly package that makes this cutting-edge technologyaccessible to everyone.

Peter Simpson, Chief Technologist at Pace Micro commented: "Thekey element behind the thinking and design of the PDH400 is that itshould work as an extension of the payTV experience - providing aproduct that can be used and enjoyed by anyone in the family.

"This is what makes PDH400 special as it incorporates cutting edgetechnologies, which are at the forefront of DVB-H developments, andmoulds them into a product that is simple and intuitive for anyconsumer to use."

As well as enabling live TV content on the move, PDH400 also worksas a personal video recorder (PVR) and comes with a maximum hard drivecapacity of 40Gb, which can store in excess of 200 hours ofprogramming. Streaming H.264 from a solid state memory SD-card is alsosupported.

With a 4.3" (11cm) colour widescreen display, the PDH400 worksbeautifully as a shared experience for viewers.

To develop the PDH400 product concept, Pace has been working withtwo of the leading technology providers in the industry - Sony SES(Semiconductor & Electronic Solutions Europe) and Broadcom. Throughthis collaboration, PDH400 comes with the latest developments in DVB-Htechnology from Sony SES and multimedia silicon from Broadcom togetherwith Pace's leading design and PVR expertise.

Pace is also working with NDS to integrate NDS mVideoGuard(TM)DVB-H CA and an ESG (electronic service guide) into the PDH400.

Mark Hopgood, head of DTV marketing, at Sony SES, commented: "Weare delighted to support Pace with our DVB-H technology. With the hugemarket potential of mobile DTV just around the corner Sony SEScontinues to collaborate with its customers through field trial toeventual commercial launch."

Chris Cytera, Product Marketing Manager at Broadcom added: "We aredelighted that Pace has chosen our market-leading mobile H.264solution for its new PDH400 product. Available now, the BCM2702 offershigh-performance decoding for H.264, WMV9 and a whole range of audioand video codecs. Combining programmability with best-in-class powerconsumption, it is the ideal choice for DVB-H, T-DMB or any othermobile TV standard".

The PDH400 is being demonstrated on the Pace stand (Hall 1, Stand221) and also on the NDS stand (Hall 1 Stand 171) where it will bereceiving a live DVB-H stream.

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About Pace Micro Technology

Pace Micro Technology plc (LSE: PIC) is a leader in digitaltelevision technology. The Company's primary focus is the developmentof innovative set-top box solutions for operators, broadcasters,telecommunications companies and retail markets worldwide.

Pace's head office is in Shipley West Yorkshire, with furtheroffices in the USA, Hong Kong, Germany and France. For furtherinformation, please visit Pace's web site at www.pacemicro.com.