Intel buys Oplus Technologies - video processing and digital television

Intel announced the purchase of Oplus Technologies, a company specialized in video processing products and digital television technologies.

Oplus is based in Yokneam, Isreal and currently designs, develops and markets integrated circuit and software solutions for flat panel plasma and LCD TVs, projection systems, LCD monitors and digital display applications.

Oplus' technologies would enhance Intel's capability by providing industry-leading expertise and products for advanced video processing, an increasingly important differentiator in the broad market segment for digital television and digital displays.

"The transition to digital displays coupled with a reduction in display costs is enabling larger, higher resolution televisions, but that in turn demands higher quality video processing capabilities," said Glenda Dorchak, vice president of the Digital Home Group and general manager of the Consumer Electronics Group for Intel Corporation. "Oplus' display expertise and competitive products will enable us to deliver compelling solutions for OEMs in this rapidly growing market segment. Oplus products have created a new standard for image quality, color reproduction, noise reduction and sharpness."

Oplus currently sells three lines of video processors targeted at the full spectrum of digital televisions and digital displays. The company, which has approximately 100 employees, will continue selling products under the Oplus brand name and will report into the Intel Consumer Electronics Group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.