Thomson Signs Purchase Agreement With Comcast For Digital-to-Analog Adapters

Thomson, a leading provider of video solutions, has announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Comcast, a leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services in the US, to be a supplier of digital-to-analog (DTA) adapters.
The DTA adapter is a one-way device that enables cable operators to move quickly and cost-efficiently to all digital infrastructures by delivering digital-quality video and audio service to existing analog cable customers.
In addition, following the February 17, 2009 broadcast digital transition, cable operators will provide analog, standard and high definition digital broadcast signals to their customers.
The DTA adapter is one of the ways cable providers will be able to deliver analog and standard definition broadcast signals following that transition.
Frederic Kurkjian, Vice President Video Premises Systems for Thomson's Systems Division, said: "Thomson is pleased to enter the US cable video market and expand our relationship with Comcast by becoming a supplier of DTA adapters.
"The experience on this project will be invaluable for us as the world prepares to follow suit and migrate from analog to digital."
See: www.thomson.net
(KMcA)