UltraHD and HEVC Video Decoding Set-Top Box Chips from STMicroelectronics Immerse Viewers in the Action
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
ST's new System-on-Chip families target client-box applications including IP
set-top boxes, servers and gateways
Geneva, September 12, 2013 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applications, has introduced two set-top box System-on-Chip (SoC) families,
codenamed 'Cannes' and 'Monaco', that include devices with UltraHD resolution
(2160p) and HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) video-decoding support. The new
product families improve the viewing experience while enriching ST's digital
consumer portfolio with a wide range of compatible chips for server, gateway and
client-box applications.
The 'Cannes' client-box SoC family (STiH312, STiH310, STiH305) addresses a wide
range of needs from extensive support of high-definition premium content to all-
integrated, cost-optimized solutions. It delivers high computing capabilities
based on ARM multi-core processors, superior 2D/3D graphics performance,
integrated hardware video encoders with pre-processing, and Faroudja®-enhanced
video processing. The devices also feature PCIe(TM) supporting Wi-Fi
connectivity, smart-card interfaces, two 6Gbit/s Gen 3 eSATA interfaces, as well
as USB2/3, low-power modes, and comprehensive security toolbox for premium
content delivery.
The STiH312 device will allow next-generation set-top boxes to stream HEVC high-
definition content over lower-speed broadband connections, including content
with 2160p resolution (known as UltraHD, or UHD), that significantly augments
the viewing experience for end users with more realistic and in-the-action
immersion. Moreover, combined with the HEVC standard, UHD increases the number
of households accessing very high-quality content while reducing delivery costs
for service providers.
The STiH305 and STiH310 support a wide range of video standards (including H.264
and/or HEVC) and enable a new generation of cost-optimized set-top boxes that
allow operators to deliver services with reduced bandwidth utilization,
including best-in-class solution for HEVC HD content.
The 'Monaco' family provides an economical yet full-featured solution for
server-type applications such as home gateways. ST Faroudja® Transcode Engine
provides best-in-class transcoding capabilities for multi-screen experiences
across consumer and handheld devices. This allows operators to reduce their
network bandwidth while offering an excellent quality of service throughout the
home. The 'Monaco' family includes the 'UltraHD' STiH412 and cost-optimized
derivatives (STiH407 and STiH410) for HD markets.
Both families offer advantages for set-top box producers by presenting a
complete range of devices from cost-optimized chips to full-featured devices
supporting HD or UltraHD that build on the foundation of the popular STiH315 and
STiH416 ('Orly') SoCs. The new devices combine wide market coverage with a
single industry-proven Software Development Kit (SDK2), and support for stacks
such as RDK (Reference Design Kit), Google TV, HTML 5 and established
middleware.
"Our new set-top box SoC families aim to accelerate the mass deployment of
UltraHD and HEVC technologies that represent a major change in viewing
experience and network performance," said Gian Luca Bertino, Executive Vice
President and General Manager, Digital Convergence Group, STMicroelectronics.
"ST is well positioned to satisfy the surge in demand expected to coincide with
major international sporting events, including the 2014 soccer World Cup. "
The STiH312, STiH310, STiH305, STiH412, STiH410 and STiH407 devices share a
single ball-out to facilitate the board design for multiple markets. All devices
will be sampling to lead customers in Q4 2013.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2012, the Company's net revenues were $8.49 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.
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STMicroelectronics
Michael Markowitz
Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
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