“General Satellite” plans to develop in Kaliningrad large-scale production of satellite receivers for digital TV in MPEG4-SD standard. The total volume of digital TV receivers’ market in Russia is estimated at 50 million pieces. In future it is proposed to arrange in Kaliningrad production of micro chips according to French know-how.
“General Satellite” (Russia) signed contract with “STMicroelectronics” (France) for purchasing chips of 0,15 mcm technology for manufacturing satellite TV receivers.