NXT2004
VSB/QAM Receiver

Reviews

December 13, 2001:
ALPS PRESS RELEASE
Development of TDM Series of Tuner Units with OFDM Demodulator TDE Series of Tuners for Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting and CATV
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October 8, 2001:
TWICE,
"Zenith, NxtWave Submit Joint VSB Enhancements," The details of the joint agreement are discussed including quotes from both companies.
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October 5, 2001:
Public Broadcasting Report,
"PBR Notes," The paragraph focuses on the agreement between NxtWave and Zenith.

October 4, 2001:
Communications Daily,
"Mass Media," A brief mention of the $12.5 million NxtWave secured in funding. It also mentions several investors and the recent joint proposal announcement with Zenith.

October 4, 2001:
The Daily Deal,
"Deal Flow," NxtWave's secured funding is briefly discussed and includes a list of investors.

October 1, 2001:
Audio Week,
"Audio Notes," The joint proposal between NxtWave and Zenith is discussed in a short paragraph.

October 1, 2001:
Broadcasting & Cable,
"A Two-In-One Fix For Digital TV," This article details the agreement made between NxtWave and Zenith and includes quotes from both companies.
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October 1, 2001:
Consumer Electronics,
"Zenith and NxtWave Team Up," The NxtWave-Zenith proposal is discussed at length. Matt Miller is quoted.

September 5, 2001:
TV Technology,
"Disney Invests in NxtWave Communications," The article discusses the investment Disney has made in NxtWave and includes quotes from Matt Miller (NxtWave) and Preston Padden (Disney).

August 13, 2001:
Broadcasting & Cable,
"Disney Invests in NxtWave." This is a short brief about Disney's $1 million dollar investment in NxtWave. NxtWave products are explained.
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August 13, 2001:
Electronic Media,
"Briefly Noted." Disney's investment in NxtWave is discussed here. Matt Miller is quoted.
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August 13, 2001:
Television Digest with Consumer Electronics,
"Notebook." A brief statement about Disney's $1 million investment in NxtWave. The Company's developments are discussed.

August 13, 2001:
www.variety.com,
"Disney Invests in NxtWave." This is a short brief about Disney's $1 million investment in NxtWave. Nxtwave products are explained.
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August 13, 2001:
Warren's Cable Regulation Monitor,
"Technology." A news brief stating Disney invested $1 million in NxtWave.

August 8, 2001:
Communications Daily,
"Mass Media." A news brief stating Disney invested $1 million in NxtWave.

August 8, 2001:
The Daily Deal,
"Disney Takes NxtWave Stake." Disney's investment in NxtWave is confirmed by NxtWave's VP, Ken Sielatycki. Details of NxtWave's fourth round of funding are given as well as a list of other NxtWave investors.

August 8, 2001:
Daily Variety,
"Disney Rides Digital NxtWave." Disney's investment in NxtWave is discussed at length. Both NxtWave and Disney executives are quoted.

August 8 2001:
Hollywood Reporter,
"Disney Takes Stake in NxtWave." Disney's investment NxtWave is detailed. Matt Miller is quoted.

August 8 2001:
Mediaweek,
"Disney Reveals NxtWave Investment." A short news brief stating Disney will invest in NxtWave and clarifying that NxtWave Communcations is unrelated to NextWave Telecom.

August 7, 2001:
Adweek,
"Don't Miss This." A short news brief stating Disney will invest in NxtWave and clarifying that NxtWave Communcations is unrelated to NextWave Telecom.

August 7, 2001:
ATSC
"Disney Invests in NxtWave Communications."
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August 7, 2001:
Electronics Media
"Disney Makes Digital-TV tech investment."
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August 6, 2001:
Electronic Engineering Times,
"Its All in the Numbers." Bob Weigand of NxtWave is quoted saying he did not attend the DAC this year.
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August 6, 2001:
TWICE
"DTV PC Tuner Card Offers High Definition PVR Capability." The NXT2000 is mentioned as a part of the PCI-based tuner card.
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August 6, 2001:
www.variety.com,
"DTV PC Tuner Card Offers High Definition PVR Capability." The NXT2000 is mentioned as a part of the PCI-based tuner card.

July 23, 2001:
TWICE,
"DTV Set-top Decoder Boxes Promise Better Reception." DTV reception problems are discussed at length in this article. NxtWave's NXT2000 is discussed at length as a breakthrough in DTV reception. Matt Miller is quoted.
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July 23, 2001:
www.variety.com,
"DTV Set-top Decoder Boxes Promise Better Reception." DTV reception problems are discussed at length in this article. NxtWave's NXT2000 is discussed at length as a breakthrough in DTV reception. Matt Miller is quoted.

July 13, 2001:
Public Broadcasting Report,
"Broadcasters Nearing Decision On Technology Research Center." A brief mention was made that NxtWave is working with Zenith to improve DTV reception for more households.

July 13, 2001:
Public Broadcasting Report,
"Local Activities." NxtWave and Zenith's tentative agreement to combine efforts on for the ATSC proposal was announced.

July 11, 2001:
TV Technology,
"8-VSB Enhancements - Will They Work?" The focus of this article was on the NAB 2001 conference findings regarding the 8-VSB enhancements. NxtWave's proposal to the ATSC is discussed at length, noting that the Company promises the normal datastream will be completely compatible with existing 8-VSB receivers.

July 9, 2001:
Audio Week,
"Audio Notes." This news brief announces Zenith and NxtWave's plan to combine proposals in order to improve overall DTV signals.

July 2, 2001:
Audio Week,
"This Week's News." A brief mention was made that NxtWave is working with Zenith to improve DTV reception for more households.

July 2, 2001:
Communications Daily,
"Zenith and NxtWave Have Tentative Agreement." This news brief announces Zenith and NxtWave's plan to combine proposals in order to improve overall DTV signals.

July 2, 2001:
Television Digest with Consumer Electronics,
"Tech Center Considered." The editor is doubtful that DTV will reach the goal any time soon of reaching nearly all TV households with signal. Zenith and NxtWave's proposal to the ATSC is mentioned as one DTV improvement that is underway.

July 2001:
Television Broadcast,
"The Amazing Shrinking Payload." NxtWave's proposal to the ATSC is discussed.

June 29, 2001:
Communications Daily,
"Broadcasters Nearing Decision on Technology Research Center." A brief mention was made that NxtWave is working with Zenith to improve DTV reception for more households.

June 26, 2001:
Newark Star Ledger,
"A Nest for Spinoffs." NxtWave is listed with a one-sentence description, as one of the spinoffs of Sarnoff.

June 2001:
Consumers' Research Magazine,
"What's Wrong With Digital Television." The article focuses on consumer's concerns with receiving adequate DTV reception. A 1999 quote from Matt Miller saying they have "cracked the code for indoor reception" is mentioned here. A later quote discusses how NxtWave has resolved most of the technical problems from the earlier generation.

June 2001:
Videography,
"Going Down?" In an article focusing on the downsizing of NAB and the technology changes, the editor chose to mention that NxtWave's session, focusing on how to avoid interference, was "well-attended."

April 30:
Electronic Engineering Times,
"Fuzzy Picture: Digital TV Deployments in Disarray." NxtWave was listed among other companies who submitted proposals to the ATSC. Matt Miller was quoted and the company's productions of 3 digital receiver chips over the last year was discussed.

April 30, 2001:
Television Digest with Consumer Electronics,
"Alternative DTV Copy Protection Methods Proposed." NxtWave submitted a proposal to the ATSC. The signal-to-noise ration was discussed as the company's major differentiation between other proposals.

April 27, 2001:
Communications Daily,
"PC Makers Continue to Push DVI Interface Standard." NxtWave submitted a proposal to the ATSC. The signal-to-noise ration was discussed as the company's major differentiation between other proposals.

April 26, 2001:
EE Times,
"DTV transition in disarray." In a summary about the digital happenings at NAB, NxtWave's chips are discussed in detail.
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March 8, 2001:
LocalBusiness.com Philadelphia,
"NxtWave Communications Ready to Roll Out Digital TV." Feature story on DTV. Quote from Matt Miller regarding future market of TV.

February 28, 2001:
Courier Times,
www.phillyburbs.com
"Company Banks on Digital TV Chip." Quote from Matt Miller describing DTV and giving reasons for locating headquarters in Langhorne. Also seen on Bucks County (PA) edition of Courier Times, February 28, 2001.

February 20, 2001:
PC Magazine,
www.pcmag.com
"John C. Dvorak's Inside Track." NxtWave Communications is listed as the company that has produced silicon for both DTV technologies.

February 15, 2001:
EDN,
www.rscahners.ims.ca
"DTV Receivers Increase Reception." Feature highlighting NxtWave's Nxt2002 DTV receiver and its compliant components. Offers details about the receiver's technology.

February 5, 2001:
PC Magazine,
www.zdnet.com
"ZDNet: Inside Track - PC Magazine Options." Article mentioning NxtWave's silicon chips that are recommended for Internet connections: DTV.

February 5, 2001:
BroadbandWeek,
www.broadbandweek.com
"Moderating the DTV War." Article concerning current DTV issues. Quotes from Matt Miller included.

February 2001:
Stereophile Guide to Home Theater,
www.stereophile.com
"Behind the Scenes: COMDEX2000 Showcases HT-Related Products." Article mention of Hauppauge's recent introduction of the WinTV-HD with mention of NxtWave's new 8-VSB/QAM demodulator technology.

January 24, 2001:
U.S.1,
www.us1.com
"Microelectronics: NxtWave Communicaions, Inc."
Offers NxtWave address, phone numbers, contact and web site information. Gives details of start-up company, Sarnoff Digital Communications and products. Short profile on Chris Strolle, vice president, and Matt Miller, president of NxtWave.

January 18, 2001:
EDN,
www.ednmag.com
"Receiver Targets Terrestrial DVB." Article on the NXT6000 COFDM receiver.

January 22, 2001:
Broadcasting & Cable,
www.tvinsite.com/broadcastingcable
"8-VSB: Where do we go from here?" NxtWave is mentioned as working on new VSB demodulation technology.

January 15, 2001:
Electronic News,
www.electronicnews.com
"DTV the Favorite at This Year's CES." Article discussing popularity of DTV at recent conference with quote from Matt Miller.

January 15, 2001:
Asian Sources Electronics,
www.globalsources.com
"DTV the Favorite at This Year's CES," Article discussing popularity of DTV at recent conference with quote from Matt Miller.

January 15, 2001:
Electronic News,
www.electronicnews.com
"DTV Takes Off at CES." Article discussion of the emergance of DTV. Mention of AccessDTV's vote as one of three finalists for best of CES Best of Show with specific mention of NxtWave's NXT2000QAM/VSB. Quote from Matt Miller included.

January 9, 2001:
Broadband Industry News,
"This Week." Announcement that AccessDTV will be using NxtWave's NXT2000 QAM/VSB receiver chip.

January 8, 2001:
Broadcasting&Cable,
www.tvinsite.com/broadcastingcable
"AccessDTV tackles PC's." Announcement that AccessDTV will be using NxtWave's NXT2000 QAM/VSB demodulation chip for their new DTV-on-the-PC system.

January 8, 2001:
Broadcasting&Cable,
www.tvinsite.com/broadcastingcable
"A Peacock and a Rainbow." Article mention of NxtWave's unveiling of their latest version of DTV chips.

January 6, 2001:
CNNfn,
www.cnnfn.com
"AccessDTV and NxtWave Communications Partner to Bring Digital Television to PC Users; The Personal Computer Will Greatly Expand DTV Access." Announcement that AccessDTV is using NxtWave's NXT2000 QAM/VSB chip in their products.

January 5, 2001:
EDN Magazine,
www.ednmag.com
"AccessDTV, NxtWave Partner to Bring DTV to PC's" Announcement that AccessDTV is using NxtWave's NXT2000 QAM/VSB chip in their products.

January 5, 2001:
Electronic News,
www.electronicnews.com
"AccessDTV, NxtWave Partner to Bring DTV to PC's" Announcement that AccessDTV is using NxtWave's NXT2000 QAM/VSB chip in their products.

January 1, 2001:
Broadcasting & Cable,
www.tvinsite.com/broadcastingcable/
"NxtWave Intros New 8-VSB Chip." Product announcement for NxtWave's second generation 8-VSB demodulator chip, the NXT2002.

January 1, 2001:
Electronic News Online,
www.electronicnews.com
"HDTV: What is Going Wrong." Article discusses issues related to the transition to DTV. Quote and photo of Matt Miller included.