ViXS Signs RDK License, Brings Only Shipping 4K 10-bit HEVC SoC to RDK Based Service Operators

ViXS Signs RDK License, Brings Only Shipping 4K 10-bit HEVC SoC to RDK Based Service Operators

RDK license adds broadcast software stack to enhance World's Only
Shipping 10-bit 4K HEVC SoC and accelerates the deployment of next
generation UltraHD/4K STBs and Home Gateways

TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. (TSX:VXS), a pioneer
and leader in media processing solutions, today announced that it has
become the first and only company with a shipping Ultra High Definition
(UltraHD) 4K HEVC 10-bit solution to sign the Reference Design Kit
(RDK) agreement from RDK Management, LLC. ViXS has formally joined the
growing RDK community and will help drive the acceleration of the
development of next generation UltraHD/4K Set Top Boxes (STBs), Home
Media Gateways and video services.

"ViXS Systems is leading the drive to 4K reality in the broadcast
industry and by licensing RDK for use in our XCode SoC product line, it
strengthens our position as the solution leader throughout the
industry." said Sally Daub, President and CEO, ViXS Systems Inc. "By
combining the media processing innovations found in the ViXS XCode SoC
product line with the feature rich RDK capabilities, this enhanced
platform will help our customers accelerate the development of next
generation HD/4K STBs and Home Gateways to meet the growing demands and
needs of their end consumers."

The Reference Design Kit (RDK) is a pre-integrated, software bundle
developed and licensed to create a common framework for powering IP or
hybrid Set-Top Boxes and gateway devices for consumer electronics
manufacturers, system-on-a-chip (SoC) vendors, software developers,
system integrators and TV service providers. The RDK was developed to
accelerate the deployment of next-generation video services and prevent
software fragmentation by providing speed-to-market, collaboration and
standardization. Supported by more than 120 licensees, RDK Management,
LLC was formed as a joint venture between Comcast Cable and Time Warner
Cable to administer the RDK. More information is available at http://www.rdkcentral.com

About ViXS Systems Inc.

ViXS is the pioneer and market leader in designing revolutionary media
processing semiconductor solutions for the broadcasting and consumer
electronics industries, with over 437 patents issued and pending
worldwide, numerous industry awards for innovation, and over 29 million
media processor shipments to date.  ViXS is driving the transition to
Ultra HD 4K across the entire content value chain by providing
professional and consumer grade chipsets that support the new High
Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard up to Main 10 Profile, reducing
bandwidth consumption by 50% while providing the depth of color and
image clarity needed to take advantage of higher-resolution content. 
ViXS' XCodePro 3xx family is ideal for Ultra HD 4K infrastructure
equipment, and the XCode 6xxx family of system-on-chip (SoC) products
achieve unprecedented levels of integration that enable manufacturers
to create cost-effective consumer entertainment devices.

ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in Europe, Asia
and North America.  VIXS((TM)), the ViXS(® )logo, XCode(®), XCodePro(TM), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.  For more information on ViXS, visit our website: http://www.vixs.com.

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ViXS Systems Inc.

CONTACT:  Charlie Glavin
ViXS Systems Inc.
T: +1 416 646-2000
cglavin@vixs.com  Anselmo Pilla
ViXS Systems Inc.
T: +1 416 646-2000
apilla@vixs.com