Tzero Technologies announced its new ZeroWire chipset (TZC7200), the first WiMedia® standards-based, UWB semiconductor solution optimized for real-time delivery of high-definition video, wirelessly and over wires. The ZeroWire chipset enables service providers to create networks for distributing entertainment content throughout the entire home using existing coax cable. The chipset also gives consumer electronics manufacturers the ability to create new classes of wireless video devices -- HDTVs, digital video recorders, and more -- that are easier and less expensive to install.

ZeroWire opens the doors for service providers to expand next-generation broadband and IPTV services. It delivers the performance and sustained throughput to support multiple high-definition video streams. Because it works over existing coax cabling, it significantly reduces the cost of installation.

Consumer electronics manufacturers using ZeroWire can develop wireless video products including: wireless high-definition TVs, projectors, Blu-Ray and HD DVD players, game consoles, media adapters, and media center PCs. With ZeroWire, flat panel TVs can be placed anywhere without tearing open walls to run cabling, and video recorded in one room can be seamlessly accessed from another.

ZeroWire is comprised of both a RFIC as well as a baseband and media access control system-on-chip. It is WiMedia compliant and provides full WiMedia networking support for seamless sharing of entertainment content.

Founded in 2003, Tzero is backed by VCs, including August Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Miven Venture Partners, OVP, USVP and VentureTech Alliance. Tzero is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Contact:
Mike Gulett, president and CEO of Tzero, www.tzerotech.com