Discovery Communications Standardizes On Teranex Video Processors

April 14, 2006

Teranex, a division of Silicon Optix and leader in providing high performance video processing solutions to the broadcast and post-production market, today announced that Discovery Communications is expanding their use of Teranex video processors. “At Discovery we’re all about delivering the highest quality content and images. After careful evaluation of all the top video processing companies we have chosen Teranex products because they have consistently delivered some of the best quality images in the industry,” said Peter Riordan, Vice President of Production Center Operations for Discovery. Teranex’s 3RU and 6RU Video Computer platforms perform over 15 trillion operations per second and allow for rapid tuning of software algorithms. Discovery has been using the Teranex 6RU most recently to convert HD 1080i60 content from the US to 1080i50 for European distribution. ”We were attracted to the Teranex Video Computer platform because of its flexibility and its strong performance. When we first purchased the Teranex four years ago, our initial needs were primarily for up and down conversion, but with the launch of ‘Discovery HD’, and our international HD service, our cross conversion needs have grown exponentially,” continued Riordan. “Teranex has remained committed to continually improving the quality and scope of its HD conversion systems through regular software upgrades, and we are confident that they will continue with this approach. We are pleased to add these additional processors to our array of post-production tools,” said Josh Derby, Discovery’s Manager of Technical Standards and Operations. Recently, Silicon Optix and Teranex announced the Realta HQV® video processing engine, a powerful and fully programmable single-chip video processor that brings Teranex’s Video Computer platform to the home entertainment and professional large-area digital display markets. Realta is available in versions for the consumer market in addition to the professional market. Please visit NAB South Hall 4, Booth SU 4783 to view the newest platforms and applications from Teranex. About Discovery Communications Inc. Discovery Communications is the leading global real-world media company. Discovery has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in 170 countries and territories with nearly 1.4 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI’s over 100 networks of distinctive programming represent 27 network entertainment brands including TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery en Español, Discovery Kids en Español, Discovery HD Theater, FitTV, Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir), Discovery Home & Health and Discovery Real Time. DCI’s other properties consist of Discovery Education and Discovery Commerce, which operates more than 100 Discovery Channel Stores in the U.S. DCI also distributes BBC America in the United States. DCI’s ownership consists of four shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company’s Founder and Chairman. About Teranex Teranex, a Division of Silicon Optix, produces high performance, future-proof solutions for the digital media professional serving the content creation, content distribution, and content consumption markets. The industry-leading array processing platforms combine the flexibility of a programmable solution with the high-throughput of a real-time multi-use platform. Teranex solutions include DTV format conversion, video noise reduction, film restoration, pre/post compression processing and image enhancement. Teranex is continually adding enhancements and new applications and is committed to providing long-term value to its customers. For more information, please visit www.teranex.com.

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