Press Release
PR2018101

Socionext to Showcase the World’s Smallest 8K Media Player atDigital Signage Expo
Compact, Easy-to-Use, Lightweight system with Built-in HEVC for
Ultimate Digital Signage Viewing Experience
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 14, 2018 --- Socionext Inc., a market leader in advanced video andimaging technology, will showcase the world’s leading 8K media player and 2K to 4K
up-conversion solution at the annual Digital Signage Expo (DSE), on March 28-29, held at theLas Vegas Convention Center, South Hall.
At booth 1468, Socionext will demonstrate asingle 8K TV and a 4K x 4 panels configuration
displaying 7680x4320 resolution using theSocionext "s8" media player powered by thecompany’s SC1400A decoder. The SC1400A is
the world’s first 8K/60p HEVC real-time
decoder LSI for 8K TV solution (ITU-RBT.2073). It features single lane of PCI Express
2.0 (Gen2) and four channels of HDMI 2.0 Tx
external interfaces. The s8 player operates onMedia Player s8

the Android operating system deliveringview larger image

superior digital signage experience.
Measuring at a compact 16” W x 2.3” H x 8.5” D, weighing just 2.4kg which is about 5.3 pounds,and running at 50W, the s8 media player surpasses the competition in its small size, low weight,
and reduced power usage. The player runs on the widely-supported, easily deployable Android
OS and allows for Gb Ethernet or USB 3.0/2.0 input with up to 4 x HDMI 2.0 output. It features
simple contents management including scheduling, status check, and contents upload with play,pause and stop control functions.
Additionally, Socionext will also showcase its unique 2K to 4K up-conversion technology using
the company’s HV series of high-speed video-interface-bridge LSIs combined with the latest
transmission technologies such as HDMI, Display Port, V-by-One® suitable for TV and digital

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Inquiry Form:socionext.com/en/contact/signage applications. The technology features low latency (less than 0.1 second per frame),
video-interface technology and advanced image-processing technology. Socionext will bedemonstrating HDMI 2.0 interface LSI including a simple method for expanding existing 2K video
to 4K with "Super Resolution" technology and V-by-One HS for reducing overall power
consumption and EMI.
Visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net for more information on DSE 2018.

About Socionext Inc.
Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products tocustomers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking, computing and other dynamictechnologies that drive today’s leading-edge applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience,
and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience forcustomers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia,
United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities.
For more information, visit socionext.com
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