Microtune has announced that its MicroTuner silicon-based tuners have been incorporated into Pinnacle Systems' line of new PCTV and PCTVpro convergence cards.

The MicroTuner MT2032, based on Microtune's patented single-chip architecture, is a dual - conversion tuner that functions as the radio frequency (RF) 'gateway' for receiving high-bandwidth, high-resolution audio/video and high-speed broadcast content, says an official release.

With the MT2032 tuner, Pinnacle Systems' PCI-based cards bring a cutting-edge new TV architecture to the personal computer, delivering superior video quality, performance and reliability, as well as compliance to world TV standards in PC television. For mainstream PC users, the cards enable a range of compelling new broadcast applications from stereo TV, Stereo FM radio, Internet TV, PC/PVR and Video CD/DVD recording to video-enriched multimedia.

With capabilities for solid-state reliability and simultaneous analog/digital modes of operation, and a small footprint, the MicroTuner chip produces better video quality and stability, says the company, enabling users to enjoy TV pictures that are noise- and interference-free. With a fast signal acquisition time, the MicroTuner also supports multiple screen display and fast channel changes, allowing users to make fast channel changes while viewing stable video images.

Pinnacle Systems provides digital video creation, storage, streaming and viewing solutions for broadcasters, video professionals and consumers while Microtune is a silicon and systems company that designs, manufactures and markets radio frequency based solutions for the global broadband communications, automotive electronics and wireless connectivity markets.

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