Abstract: In a video decoding device, a system decoding section analyzes header information included in multiplex data and performs various operations, including the separation of data, on the basis of the header information. An STC (System Time Clock) counter generates, based on an SCR (System Clock Reference)/PCR (Program Clock Reference) which is time reference data included in the multiplex data, a system clock synchronous to the system clock of a coding device. A video decoding section decodes video data included in the multiplex data in response to the system clock. Also, the video decoding section generates a clock for video display synchronous to the system clock and outputs the decoded video data in response to the clock for video display.

Abstract: Preheating apparatus for use in a semiconductor molding apparatus for preheating mold resin before the mold resin is charged in a mold comprises a microwave generator generating a microwave, a waveguide connected to the microwave generator, and a positioning device for positioning the mold resin in such a manner that the center of the mold resin coincides with the position of a peak of the distribution of the electric field intensity due to the microwave.