Broadcom's Set-Top Box Technology Powers the EchoStar SlingLoaded 922 HD DVR

This is the world's first HD DVR to incorporate place shifting technology enabling users to easily watch their home television on other consumer electronics devices such as laptop computers and smartphones. This announcement is being made in conjunction with Set-Top Box 2010 - a consumer electronics conference held in San Jose, California, September 1-2, 2010.



EchoStar delivered the SlingLoaded 922 HD DVR to the 'pay-TV' market this year, bringing a breakthrough TV experience to subscribers.



Highlights/Key Facts:



* Broadcom's BCM7400 satellite STB SoC solution provides secure access, storing and sharing multiple types of digital media, including HDTV programs, video-on-demand (VoD), Internet content, digital video, music and photos.

o It combines advanced audio/video decompression supporting the H.264 standard, rich on-screen graphics, a powerful CPU, and robust security technologies.

* The SlingLoaded 922 is an entertainment centerpiece developed by EchoStar and its Sling Media, Inc. that combines the best of video and IP technologies enabling users to watch and control their favorite TV shows and sporting events from anywhere in the world via a broadband Internet connection on their laptop or mobile phone. With the ability to access multiple video sources, viewers will have a multitude of shows to watch, and with a massive 1 terabyte hard drive, the 922 provides up to 1,000 hours of media storage which includes hard drive support for additional media storage.



Supporting Quotes:



Mark Jackson, President, EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.



Satellite, telecommunications and cable operators can benefit from the design and engineering expertise included in the award-winning 922. The Broadcom solution is an important tool for powering the all new graphic-rich user interface.



Dan Marotta, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group



With the growing popularity of HDTV and DVR technologies, consumers demand more than just a static television viewing experience - they want a true multimedia experience. Broadcom's many years of expertise in designing chips for the cable, satellite and TV industries enables us to develop solutions that meet the high performance requirements of advanced TV technologies as well as the sophisticated, on-screen graphics for EchoStar's unique user interface. The SlingLoaded 922 underscores our commitment to enhancing the consumer entertainment experience in the home.