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'''Entropic Communications''' is a provider of [[semiconductor]] products for the connected home. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in [[San Diego, California]], US, and maintains offices worldwide. The [[Fabless manufacturing|fabless semiconductor]] company invented the MoCA® ([[Multimedia over Coax Alliance]]) home networking technology, creating [[Direct Broadcast Satellite]] (DBS) Outdoor Unit (ODU) single-wire technology, and developing the industry's first ARM® processor and OpenGL graphics [[Set-top box]] (STB){{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}, [[System-on-a-Chip]] (SoC). Entropic completed its initial public offering on December 7, 2007, listing on the [[NASDAQ]] exchange under the ticker symbol ENTR.
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'''Entropic Communications''' is a provider of [[semiconductor]] solutions for the connected home. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in [[San Diego, California]], USA, and maintains offices worldwide. The fabless semiconductor company is recognized for inventing the MoCA® ([[Multimedia over Coax Alliance]]) home networking technology, creating [[Direct Broadcast Satellite]] (DBS) Outdoor Unit (ODU) single-wire technology, and developing the industry’s first ARM® processor and OpenGL graphics [[Set-top box]] (STB), [[System-on-a-Chip]] (SoC). Entropic completed its initial public offering on December 7, 2007, listing on the [[NASDAQ]] exchange under the ticker symbol ENTR.


Entropic was acquired by [[MaxLinear]] for a total consideration of $287 million on February 3, 2015.
Entropic was acquired by [[MaxLinear]] for a total consideration of $287 million on February 3, 2015.
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==Products==
==Products==


Entropic is the only pure-play platform semiconductor company in the connected home market and offers a diverse portfolio of integrated circuit (IC) technology and advanced platform software solutions:
Entropic is a semiconductor company in the connected home market and makes [[Integrated circuit|Integrated Circuit (IC)]] technology and platform software:

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* STB SoC Solutions: digital STB components and systems for satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television ([[IPTV]]), markets. It primarily consists of STB SoCs, but also includes [[DOCSIS]] modems, interface devices and media processors.
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* Home Networking: In 2004, Entropic introduced its MoCA home networking product, which was a chipset to use coaxial cable in a home network.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-08-30 |date=2010-11-01 |title=Entropic talks MoCA, next-gen gateways |publisher=edn.com |url=https://www.edn.com/entropic-talks-moca-next-gen-gateways/}}</ref> It announced MoCA 1.0, 1.1 and MoCA 2.0, and its MoCA chips are deployed at U.S. service providers including [[Comcast]], [[Cox Communications]], [[DIRECTV]], [[Time Warner Cable]], and [[Verizon]] as well as in Europe via UPC/[[Liberty Global]].
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* Broadband Access Solutions: Entropic delivers [[Ethernet over coax|Ethernet-over-Coax]] (EoC) broadband access products,<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-08-30 |date=2010-10-26 |title=InCoax Networks Deploys Entropic Communications' Ethernet-over-Coax Solutionto Deliver High-Speed Broadband Access to European Market |publisher=nbcnews.com |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39843525}}</ref> under its c.LINK™ brand. The EoC technology delivers "last few hundred meter" connectivity for broadband access to single-family homes and multiple dwelling units. It is predominantly deployed in China, and helps MSOs meet the government-mandated Next Generation Broadband (NGB) initiative.{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}}
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* Direct Broadcast Satellite Outdoor Unit (DBS ODU) Solutions: This technology claims to simplify the installation required for simultaneous reception of multiple channels from multiple satellites over a single cable. It includes ICs for its Band Translation Switch (BTS), Channel Stacking Switch (CSS™) and digital Channel Stacking Switch.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-08-30 |date=2014-09-05 |title=StarTimes to Deploy Entropic's Advanced Analog Channel Stacking Switch in Africa |publisher=lightreading.com |url=https://www.lightreading.com/services/startimes-to-deploy-entropic-s-advanced-analog-channel-stacking-switch-in-africa}}</ref> It is deployed at DBS operators including [[DIRECTV]],<ref>{{cite web|title=DirecTV, Entropic Go South With MoCA|url=http://www.lightreading.com/directv-entropic-go-south-with-moca/d/d-id/700512|work=Light Reading|access-date=12 January 2013}}</ref> [[DISH Network]], [[Canal Digital]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Canal Digital deploys Wistron NeWeb 's Entropic-based single-wire cable solution|url=http://www.displayplus.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=49077|work=Display Plus|access-date=12 January 2013}}</ref> and Sky Italia.<ref>{{cite web|last=Nichols|first=Tai|title=Sky Italia Approves WNC's LNB Converter|url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/2013/09/16/sky-italia-approves-wncs-lnb-converter/|work=Via Satellite|access-date=12 January 2013}}</ref>

==In Asia==

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In 2005, the company opened its Asia regional headquarters in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Opens Hong Kong Office |url=http://www.freshnews.com/news/63343/entropic-communications-opens-hong-kong-office |work=Freshnews.com |accessdate=2013-11-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211005725/http://www.freshnews.com/news/63343/entropic-communications-opens-hong-kong-office |archivedate=2013-12-11 }}</ref> It also started operating in Korea{{Clarify|reason=North / South Korea ?|date=January 2022}} in 2010 and in Japan in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications opens office in Japan|url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/entropic-communications-opens-office-in-japan--786397|work=telecompaper|publisher=Telecom.paper BV|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>


==Controversy==
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* STB SoC Solutions: Entropic’s STB SoC portfolio is a comprehensive suite of digital STB components and system solutions for the worldwide satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television, or [[IPTV]], markets. Entropic’s STB products primarily consist of STB SoCs, but also include [[DOCSIS]] modems, interface devices and media processors.
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* Home Networking Solutions: In 2004, Entropic introduced its MoCA home networking solution, which was the industry’s first chipset to transform coaxial cable into a robust home network, thus spurring the Company’s entrance into the connected home market. The Company was the first to announce MoCA 1.0, 1.1 and MoCA 2.0, and its MoCA chips are deployed at most major U.S. service providers including [[Comcast]], [[Cox Communications]], [[DIRECTV]], [[Time Warner Cable]], and [[Verizon]] as well as throughout Europe via UPC/[[Liberty Global]].
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* Broadband Access Solutions: Entropic delivers high-speed Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) broadband access solutions, under its c.LINK™ brand. The EoC technology delivers “last few hundred meter” connectivity for high-speed broadband access to single-family homes and multiple dwelling units. The technology is predominantly deployed in China, and helps MSOs meet the government-mandated Next Generation Broadband (NGB) initiative.
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* Direct Broadcast Satellite Outdoor Unit (DBS ODU) Solutions: Entropic pioneered DBS ODU technology, which simplifies the installation required to support simultaneous reception of multiple channels from multiple satellites over a single cable. The Company’s DBS ODU products include integrated circuits for its Band Translation Switch (BTS), Channel Stacking Switch (CSS™) and digital Channel Stacking Switch. Its DBS ODU technology is deployed at leading global DBS operators including [[DIRECTV]],<ref>{{cite web|title=DirecTV, Entropic Go South With MoCA|url=http://www.lightreading.com/directv-entropic-go-south-with-moca/d/d-id/700512|work=Light Reading|accessdate=12/01/2013}}</ref> [[DISH Network]], [[Canal Digital]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Canal Digital deploys Wistron NeWeb 's Entropic-based single-wire cable solution|url=http://www.displayplus.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=49077|work=Display Plus|accessdate=12/01/2013}}</ref> and Sky Italia<ref>{{cite web|last=Nichols|first=Tai|title=Sky Italia Approves WNC’s LNB Converter|url=http://www.satellitetoday.com/publications/2013/09/16/sky-italia-approves-wncs-lnb-converter/|work=Via Satellite|accessdate=12/01/2013}}</ref> to name a few.


In March 2014, Entropic's former CEO [[Patrick Henry (businessman)|Patrick Henry]] was charged with three misdemeanors. Two of the charges were dropped. The third was reduced to an infraction.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Entropic CEO Found Guilty Of Assault Infraction {{!}} Multichannel|url = http://www.multichannel.com/news/courts/entropic-ceo-found-guilty-assault-infraction/375347|website = www.multichannel.com| date=24 June 2014 |access-date = 2016-01-11}}</ref> The charges stemmed from an altercation at Sundance Film Festival involving reality TV star Ariane Bellamar.<ref>{{cite web|title=What A Mug: Tech Tycoon Booked On Charges For Allegdly Beating Up 'Beverly Hills Nannies' Star Ariane Bellamar|date=25 March 2014 |url=http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2014/03/beverly-hills-nannies-star-ariane-bellamar-tech-tycoon-beat-patrick-henry-booked/|accessdate=2014-06-19}}</ref> On June 19, 2014, he was found guilty of the assault charge; his sentence consisted of a $400 fine and 40 hours of community service. He was also ordered to undergo an assessment for alcohol and anger management. Patrick Henry was not terminated from his position. In September 2014 Entropic hired [[Barclays]] to explore the possibilities of selling the business, which concluded with a sale to [[MaxLinear]] on February 3, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = MaxLinear to buy Entropic for $287 million|url = http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/feb/03/MaxLinear-Entropic-Broadcom-satellite-cable/|website = The San Diego Union-Tribune| date=4 February 2015 |access-date = 2016-01-11}}</ref> Patrick Henry resigned as CEO prior to the sale, in November 2014.
==Global Expansion==


On November 10, 2014, a decision by the board of directors stated that it was the right time for a leadership transition, leading to Dr. Ted Tewksbury replacing Patrick Henry as interim President and Chief Executive Officer.<ref>{{Cite press release|title = Entropic Announces CEO Transition|url = https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/11/10/681516/10107273/en/Entropic-Announces-CEO-Transition.html|website = GlobeNewswire News Room|access-date = 2016-01-25|language = en-US|last = Entropic| date=10 November 2014 }}</ref>
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In 2005, the company began its global expansion with the opening of its Asia regional headquarters in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Opens Hong Kong Office|url=http://www.freshnews.com/news/63343/entropic-communications-opens-hong-kong-office|work=Freshnews.com|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref> The company expanded its Asia-Pacific presence in Korea in 2010 and in Japan in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications opens office in Japan|url=http://www.telecompaper.com/news/entropic-communications-opens-office-in-japan--786397|work=telecompaper|publisher=Telecom.paper BV|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>


==Major Acquisitions==
==Major acquisitions==


* RF Magic, Inc. (2007) – Acquisition of DBS ODU technology and products<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Buys RF Magic|url=http://www.socaltech.com/entropic_communications_buys_rf_magic/s-0008495.html|work=socaltech.com|publisher=SOCALTECH LLC|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>
* RF Magic, Inc. (2007) – Acquisition of DBS ODU technology and products<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Buys RF Magic|url=http://www.socaltech.com/entropic_communications_buys_rf_magic/s-0008495.html|work=socaltech.com|publisher=SOCALTECH LLC|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>
*[[Trident Microsystems]], Inc. (2012) Acquisition of selected assets related to Trident’s STB SoC solutions, including a comprehensive suite of digital STB components and system solutions for the worldwide satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television, or IPTV, markets<ref>{{cite web|last=Donohue|first=Steve|title=Entropic to buy Trident Microsystems set-top assets for $65M|url=http://www.fiercecable.com/story/entropic-buy-trident-microsystems-set-top-assets-65m/2012-02-27|work=FierceCable|publisher=FierceMarkets|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>
*[[Trident Microsystems]], Inc. (2012) acquisition of selected assets related to Trident's STB SoC solutions{{solution-inline|date=September 2019}}, including digital STB components and systems for satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television (IPTV), markets<ref>{{cite web|last=Donohue|first=Steve|title=Entropic to buy Trident Microsystems set-top assets for $65M|url=http://www.fiercecable.com/story/entropic-buy-trident-microsystems-set-top-assets-65m/2012-02-27|work=FierceCable|publisher=FierceMarkets|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>
* [[PLX Technology]], Inc. (2012) – Acquisition of selected assets relating to PLX’s direct broadcast satellite intellectual property and corresponding technologies providing an accelerated roadmap for the digital channel stacking switch, or dCSS, semiconductor product<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Acquires Direct Broadcast Satellite Intellectual Property from PLX Technology|url=http://www.plxtech.com/about/news/pr/2012/0711|work=Press Release PLX Technologies|publisher=PLX Technologies|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>
* [[PLX Technology]], Inc. (2012) – Acquisition of selected assets relating to PLX's direct broadcast satellite intellectual property and corresponding technologies including the digital channel stacking switch (dCSS) semiconductor product<ref>{{cite web|title=Entropic Communications Acquires Direct Broadcast Satellite Intellectual Property from PLX Technology|url=http://www.plxtech.com/about/news/pr/2012/0711|work=Press Release PLX Technologies|publisher=PLX Technologies|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>
* Mobius Semiconductor, Inc. (2013) Acquisition of assets related to low power, high performance analog mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, including high speed ADCs, DACs, ADPLLs, SERDES and other proprietary intellectual property<ref>{{cite web|last=Baumgartner|first=Jeff|title=Entropic Splashes Out $13M For Mobius Semiconductor|url=http://www.multichannel.com/technology/entropic-splashes-out-13m-mobius-semiconductor/143757|work=Multichannel News|publisher=NewBay Media, LLC|accessdate=2013-11-30}}</ref>
* Mobius Semiconductor, Inc. (2013) – Acquisition of assets related to analog mixed-signal semiconductor solutions{{solution-inline|date=September 2019}}, including [[Analog-to-digital converter|ADCs]], [[Digital-to-analog converter|DACs]], ADPLLs, [[SerDes]] and other proprietary intellectual property<ref>{{cite web |last1=Baumgartner |first1=Jeff |title=Entropic Splashes Out $13M For Mobius Semiconductor |url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/entropic-splashes-out-13m-mobius-semiconductor-257313 |website=[[Multichannel News]] |accessdate=September 14, 2020 |date=June 8, 2013}}</ref><!-- originally published at http://www.multichannel.com/technology/entropic-splashes-out-13m-mobius-semiconductor/143757 -->


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 30 August 2024

Entropic Communications is a provider of semiconductor products for the connected home. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California, US, and maintains offices worldwide. The fabless semiconductor company invented the MoCA® (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) home networking technology, creating Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Outdoor Unit (ODU) single-wire technology, and developing the industry's first ARM® processor and OpenGL graphics Set-top box (STB)[citation needed], System-on-a-Chip (SoC). Entropic completed its initial public offering on December 7, 2007, listing on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol ENTR.

Entropic was acquired by MaxLinear for a total consideration of $287 million on February 3, 2015.

Products

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Entropic is a semiconductor company in the connected home market and makes Integrated Circuit (IC) technology and platform software:

  • STB SoC Solutions: digital STB components and systems for satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television (IPTV), markets. It primarily consists of STB SoCs, but also includes DOCSIS modems, interface devices and media processors.
  • Home Networking: In 2004, Entropic introduced its MoCA home networking product, which was a chipset to use coaxial cable in a home network.[1] It announced MoCA 1.0, 1.1 and MoCA 2.0, and its MoCA chips are deployed at U.S. service providers including Comcast, Cox Communications, DIRECTV, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon as well as in Europe via UPC/Liberty Global.
  • Broadband Access Solutions: Entropic delivers Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) broadband access products,[2] under its c.LINK™ brand. The EoC technology delivers "last few hundred meter" connectivity for broadband access to single-family homes and multiple dwelling units. It is predominantly deployed in China, and helps MSOs meet the government-mandated Next Generation Broadband (NGB) initiative.[citation needed]
  • Direct Broadcast Satellite Outdoor Unit (DBS ODU) Solutions: This technology claims to simplify the installation required for simultaneous reception of multiple channels from multiple satellites over a single cable. It includes ICs for its Band Translation Switch (BTS), Channel Stacking Switch (CSS™) and digital Channel Stacking Switch.[3] It is deployed at DBS operators including DIRECTV,[4] DISH Network, Canal Digital[5] and Sky Italia.[6]

In Asia

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In 2005, the company opened its Asia regional headquarters in Hong Kong.[7] It also started operating in Korea[clarification needed] in 2010 and in Japan in 2011.[8]

Controversy

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In March 2014, Entropic's former CEO Patrick Henry was charged with three misdemeanors. Two of the charges were dropped. The third was reduced to an infraction.[9] The charges stemmed from an altercation at Sundance Film Festival involving reality TV star Ariane Bellamar.[10] On June 19, 2014, he was found guilty of the assault charge; his sentence consisted of a $400 fine and 40 hours of community service. He was also ordered to undergo an assessment for alcohol and anger management. Patrick Henry was not terminated from his position. In September 2014 Entropic hired Barclays to explore the possibilities of selling the business, which concluded with a sale to MaxLinear on February 3, 2015.[11] Patrick Henry resigned as CEO prior to the sale, in November 2014.

On November 10, 2014, a decision by the board of directors stated that it was the right time for a leadership transition, leading to Dr. Ted Tewksbury replacing Patrick Henry as interim President and Chief Executive Officer.[12]

Major acquisitions

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  • RF Magic, Inc. (2007) – Acquisition of DBS ODU technology and products[13]
  • Trident Microsystems, Inc. (2012) acquisition of selected assets related to Trident's STB SoC solutions[buzzword], including digital STB components and systems for satellite, terrestrial, cable and IP television (IPTV), markets[14]
  • PLX Technology, Inc. (2012) – Acquisition of selected assets relating to PLX's direct broadcast satellite intellectual property and corresponding technologies including the digital channel stacking switch (dCSS) semiconductor product[15]
  • Mobius Semiconductor, Inc. (2013) – Acquisition of assets related to analog mixed-signal semiconductor solutions[buzzword], including ADCs, DACs, ADPLLs, SerDes and other proprietary intellectual property[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Entropic talks MoCA, next-gen gateways". edn.com. 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  2. ^ "InCoax Networks Deploys Entropic Communications' Ethernet-over-Coax Solutionto Deliver High-Speed Broadband Access to European Market". nbcnews.com. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  3. ^ "StarTimes to Deploy Entropic's Advanced Analog Channel Stacking Switch in Africa". lightreading.com. 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  4. ^ "DirecTV, Entropic Go South With MoCA". Light Reading. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Canal Digital deploys Wistron NeWeb 's Entropic-based single-wire cable solution". Display Plus. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
  6. ^ Nichols, Tai. "Sky Italia Approves WNC's LNB Converter". Via Satellite. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Entropic Communications Opens Hong Kong Office". Freshnews.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-11. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  8. ^ "Entropic Communications opens office in Japan". telecompaper. Telecom.paper BV. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  9. ^ "Entropic CEO Found Guilty Of Assault Infraction | Multichannel". www.multichannel.com. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  10. ^ "What A Mug: Tech Tycoon Booked On Charges For Allegdly Beating Up 'Beverly Hills Nannies' Star Ariane Bellamar". 25 March 2014. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
  11. ^ "MaxLinear to buy Entropic for $287 million". The San Diego Union-Tribune. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  12. ^ Entropic (10 November 2014). "Entropic Announces CEO Transition". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  13. ^ "Entropic Communications Buys RF Magic". socaltech.com. SOCALTECH LLC. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  14. ^ Donohue, Steve. "Entropic to buy Trident Microsystems set-top assets for $65M". FierceCable. FierceMarkets. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  15. ^ "Entropic Communications Acquires Direct Broadcast Satellite Intellectual Property from PLX Technology". Press Release PLX Technologies. PLX Technologies. Retrieved 2013-11-30.
  16. ^ Baumgartner, Jeff (June 8, 2013). "Entropic Splashes Out $13M For Mobius Semiconductor". Multichannel News. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
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