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ViaSat Enters Paradise

kristen.erickson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:15:24 -0700

Efficient Channel Coding supplies SkyPHY^TM DVB-S2 receiver chip

Paradise Datacom has reached an agreement with ViaSat Inc., to embed the latter's Paired Carrier Multiple Access (PCMA) technology in Paradise Datacom modems for improved bandwidth efficiency. PCMA is a patented ViaSat technology combining send and receive signals into the same bandwidth.

New Multi-Stream Feature Using DVB-S2 Receiver Chip

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:25:45 -0700

Saves cost and circuit board space by pulling multiple data streams from single DVB-S2 input

Efficient Channel Coding Second Generation DVB-S2 Technology Demonstration Shows Potential To Save Millions In Transponder Costs

admin — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:27:04 -0700

Cleveland Ohio – September 18, 2006 -- Efficient Channel Coding Inc. (ECC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT), has successfully concluded a development and demonstration of its second generation Digital Video Broadcast over Satellite (DVB-S2) technology for the Air Force Global Broadcast Service (GBS).

Efficient Channel Coding Announces Availability of the ECC3100 DVB-S2 Receiver Chip

admin — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Cleveland Ohio – July 26, 2006 -- Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) today announced the production availability of the ECC3100 DVB-S2 Receiver Chip. The chip, called SkyPHY, offers advanced capabilities in the DVB-S2 standard.

Efficient Channel Coding and Horizon Satellite Services Utilize DVB-S2 for Bandwidth Efficient Satellite Networks

admin — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Cleveland Ohio – July 20, 2006 -- Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) today announced the installation of two DVB-S2 based satellite solutions. Both systems are owned and operated by Horizon Satellite Services and provides coverage of the Middle Eastern region via the Stellar Group teleport in Köln, Germany. The first solution is a high-speed point to point link based on ECC's DVB-S2 technology.

IPSTAR Receives 2006 Industry Innovator Award

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Nonthaburi , Thailand . Shin Satellite Plc. (SATTEL) announced today that it has been named the “2006 Industry Innovator for Technology Development and Application,” in the private sector for its IPSTAR technology by the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) on the opening night of the Satellite 2006 Exhibition and Conference in Washington D.C., U.S.A.

Acquisition of Efficient Channel Coding Complete

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT), a satellite and wireless communication technology provider to government and commercial markets, has completed the acquisition of privately-held Efficient Channel Coding Inc. (ECC), a producer of broadband communication integrated circuits and satellite communication systems.

ViaSat to Acquire Efficient Channel Coding

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT), a satellite and wireless communication technology provider to government and commercial markets, has reached an agreement to acquire privately-held Efficient Channel Coding Inc. (ECC), a producer of broadband communication integrated circuits and satellite communication systems. With this purchase ViaSat will increase its depth in the new S2 version of the DVB-RCS satellite broadband standard and will become the supplier of modem chips for the Asian IPSTAR spot-beam satellite system.

Efficient Channel Coding to Demonstrate DVB-S2 to Provide Bandwidth Savings for the Global Broadcast Service

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Cleveland, Ohio – September 9^th 2005 -- Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today they have received a contract from the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) to demonstrate the bandwidth savings that can be achieved for the Global Broadcast Service (GBS) by using the DVB-S2 waveform. The effort is funded by OSD’s Defense Acquisition Challenge Program (DACP) with the objective to introduce new technology into operational programs.

Efficient Channel Coding and Telesat to Demonstrate a Worldâ€™s First for DVBâˆ’S2 Satellite

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Washington D.C. – March 22^nd 2005 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today they will present live demonstrations of the DVB-S2 based iSatLite™ broadband interactive satellite communication system. The first-ever live demonstrations will take place March 23rd -- 25th, during Satellite 2005 in Washington, D.C. Using Telesat Canada’s Anik F2 spacecraft and the ECC iSatLite system, live voice, video and high-speed data connectivity will be available throughout the show from the ECC booth (#118).

Efficient Channel Coding Announces Availability of Worldâ€™s First DVB-S2 Based Broadband Satellite Interactive System, iSatLite

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio – March 16^th 2005 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today that it has started shipping iSatLite, the world’s first DVB-S2 based interactive satellite communications system.

Efficient Channel Coding is Awarded Two Phase II SBIR Contracts for JTRS-based Communications Technologies

admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio – December 17, 2004 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today that it has been awarded two Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts. The first contract is with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to develop and test a prototype small form factor, bandwidth efficient modem intended for operation with next generation Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The second contract is with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to develop adaptive and near-Shannon limit Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Wideband Networking Waveforms (WNW)

Efficient Channel Coding is Awarded a Phase II SBIR Contract for Next Generation IFICS Research from the Missile Defense Agency.

admin — Fri, 29 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Cleveland, Ohio – October 29, 2004 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today that it has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop and test next generation technology for the In-Flight Interceptor Communication System (IFICS).

Efficient Channel Coding Delivers DVB-S2 Evaluation Platforms Incorporating Adaptive Coding & Modulation

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Cleveland, Ohio – October 19, 2004 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today that it has starting shipping DVB-S2 based receiver evaluation platforms to key customers.

Efficient Channel Coding to Develop High Speed Satellite Burst Modem for the Japanese Communications Research Laboratory and JEP

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio – December 8, 2003 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today that it will develop an advanced satellite modem for use in the Wideband InterNetworking engineering test and Demonstration Satellite (WINDS). WINDS is a research and development project to establish the world's most advanced information and telecommunication network and is scheduled for launch in 2005. It is part of the "e-Japan Priority Program" which was established by the Information Technology (IT) Strategy Headquarters of the Japanese government.

Efficient Channel Coding selects NEC Electronics America as supplier for Advanced Satellite Modem Chip

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio - March 12, 2003 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today that it has selected NEC Electronics America to supply an advanced satellite modem chip for Shin Satellite’s iPSTAR satellite system based on ECC’s design. The chip, the ECC2100, will allow a dramatic cost reduction in the Bill of Materials for the iPSTAR user terminals, resulting in price points that are attractive consumers and small business.

Efficient Channel Coding Announces a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA)

admin — Fri, 28 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio - February 28, 2003 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) will continue an Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with Boeing Satellite Systems (BSS) to develop high-speed advanced bandwidth efficient communications systems for both space-based and terrestrial applications.

Under the terms of the Agreement, ECC is working with BSS to develop products and identify opportunities in both the Government and commercial sectors. The SAA covers a number of joint development activities already underway.

Efficient Channel Coding adds Voice Over IP capability to its iPSTAR Satellite Modems

admin — Tue, 18 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio - February 18, 2003 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC), announced today that due to demand, it has added Voice over IP (VoIP) capability to its iPSTAR Consumer Satellite Modems. “VoIP is particularly useful in remote locations or locations where the terrestrial infrastructure is unreliable, i.e. the Consumer Satellite Modem provides instant infrastructure. In addition to VoIP, we are presently adding additional multimedia capabilities to further enhance the available service options for the consumer”, says COO of ECC, Frank Schossler.

Efficient Channel Coding and iPSTAR sign a Development and Supply Agreement for and Advanced iPSTAR Modem ASIC

admin — Thu, 06 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio - February 6, 2003 – Efficient Channel Coding today announced that ECC and iPSTAR (an affiliate of Shin Satellite Public Company Limited) have signed a Development and Supply Agreement for next generation iPSTAR chips. The chip, the ECC2100, will allow a dramatic cost reduction in the Bill of Materials for the iPSTAR user terminals, resulting in price points that are attractive consumers and small business.

Efficient Channel Coding and iPSTAR sign a Development and Supply Agreement for Advanced iPSTAR Gateway Modems

admin — Thu, 06 Feb 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio - February 6, 2003 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to develop and supply carrier class gateway modems for the iPSTAR system. The advanced modems provide significant forward and return link capacity as well as being expandable to allow service providers the flexibility to grow as you go.

Efficient Channel Coding joins the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Project

admin — Tue, 17 Dec 2002 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, Ohio - December 17, 2002 - Efficient Channel Coding, announced today that it has joined the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Organization as a Full Member. ECC is interested in a number of the activities that the DVB is defining, but is particularly interested in the DVB-S2 working group. DVB-S2 is helping to define the next generation of satellite broadcasting and interactive services.

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Efficient Channel Coding Releases High Speed Consumer Satellite Modem for The iPSTAR System

admin — Mon, 21 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700

Cleveland, Ohio - October 21, 2002 - Efficient Channel Coding, Inc. (ECC) announces the commercial release of the world’s most integrated, low cost, high-speed Consumer Satellite Modem. ECC’s Consumer Satellite Modem uses a number of innovative technologies to maximize efficiency including advanced forward error correction, adaptive coding, gain and modulation, on-board TCP/IP acceleration and more. “ECC is proud to release the world’s most advanced consumer satellite modem.

Efficient Channel Coding Wins Contract from Spacecode LLC to Develop and License Gateway Modem Hardware for Broadband Internet

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2000 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, OH - February 4, 2000 - Efficient Channel Coding announced today that it has won a contract from Spacecode LLC to develop gateway modem hardware for use in the iPSTAR broadband Internet over satellite system. This work builds on ECC's success in terminal design and further strengthens the company's commitment to the system. The hardware being developed includes Link Wideband Transmitters and multi-channel burst receivers.

Efficient Channel Coding Develops Turbo Code Library for the Elanix SystemView Software

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, OH - February 1, 2000 - Efficient Channel Coding announced today that it has developed a Turbo Code Library that allows users to easily integrate and test various Turbo Product Codes (TPCs) into their Elanix (www.elanix.com) SystemView designs.

Efficient Channel Coding Wins Contract to Develop Advanced Wireless LAN Technology

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 -0800

Cleveland, OH - December 1999 - Efficient Channel Coding (ECC) announced today that it has won a contract to help develop advanced Wireless LAN technology. The strategic partnership allows the next generation of wireless LAN technology to take advantage of ECC’s advanced error correction codes. The resulting technology is expected to revolutionize the industry and will result in a near term radio solution. A whole range of products are being considered, from a standalone wireless router, to a PCI wireless router, to the PCMCIA wireless router.