Xceive Corp. has announced the availability of advanced picture-in-picture (PIP) television technology called ChannelVista. By incorporating ChannelVista using Xceive’s silicon tuner ICs, television manufacturers can offer consumers multiple PIPs, updated in near real-time, according to Xceive. The company has partnered with Excelpoint to ready a reference design using its technology.

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ChannelVista enables one additional tuner to provide anywhere from four to 12 pictures surrounding the main TV picture. The user can choose the number of pictures to run simultaneously based on the refresh rate desired. Previously, a separate and bulky CAN tuner was required for each picture, making the feature impractical for today's flat-screens and modern television devices.

ChannelVista and QuickTune are unique features available on Xceive's TV tuner ICs, the XC2028/L and XC3028/L. The integrated analog demodulator and comprehensive firmware support all worldwide television standards.

Xceive said that ChannelVista reference design will be demonstrated at this year's High-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, China.