Leading the way in the set-top box world

Leading the way in the
set-top box world
You decide the functionality…
Multiple/interactive
Interactive STB
ST has developed complete scalable
solutions targeted for low to high end
set-top box requirements. With our
silicon technology and your system
knowledge we can easily deliver
advanced multi-functional boxes for
all your needs. Starting from the basic
broadcast box, where price is a major
driving force, we have cost optimized
chipsets and two layer printed circuit
board (pcb) layouts. Moving to the
higher end boxes, we can add our
extensive in-house and third party
relationships to add middleware, trick
mode and DVD certified software. For
the whole home concept we can
provide a network approach where
each box can share the content and
functionality of all other boxes in the
network.
Free-to-air
Brick
Satellite
STMicroelectronics makes it happen
Integration
DVD combo
Intelligence
PVR time shifting
OMEGA
Home networking
HAVANA
Set-top box
Terrestrial
Cable
Connectivity to the world
ST provides high-performance, low power and cost-effective digital solutions. These are fully supported by
common interface (CI) and smartcard products, providing conditional access and copyright protection.
Digital terrestrial
The STV0360 single-chip, digital
COFDM terrestrial demodulator
features a built-in A/D converter and
implements all COFDM decoder
functions, from the ADC through to
the MPEG2 transport stream. The
device decodes DVB-T and NORDIG
standards and supports 2K/8K carrier
modulation modes.
Digital satellite
The STV0399 integrates a ZIF tuner,
QPSK/8-PSK demodulator and forward
error correction block in a single
integrated circuit, requiring few
external components and no specialist
RF expertise for board layout.
An additional Turbo Code FEC in
the STV0499 provides up to 30% more
bandwidth than conventional systems,
as well as backward compatibility.
Digital cable
The STV0297J Universal QAMFEC
demodulator implements ITU-T J83
annexes A/B/C with integrated
support for transport stream multiplex
frame and all QAM constellations.
The design of the STV0396 DOCSIS
V1.1 cable modem chip has been
optimized for use in low-cost data, or
data and voice modem, as well as in
DOCSIS-enabled set-top boxes and
gateways. For VoIP applications,
characterized by PCI connectivity, the
STV0397 DSP co-processor supports
packetized voice, including embedded
multimedia terminal adaptors in the
PacketCable™ initiative.
ADSL
ST’s ADSL chipsets and complete
modem hardware/software reference
designs enable OEMs to add ADSL
capability to their products quickly.
The chipsets provide a choice of
Ethernet, USB or PCI interfaces, are
compatible with international
standards, and are interoperable with
all major DSLAM manufacturers.
DVD front-end
The STm6316 is a full-standard
CMOS single chip, integrating
all functions required in the DVD
front end: analog pre-processing,
servo-control, channel demodulation
and ECC decoding. It can be
connected to all existing pickup
devices on the market.
Applications
Special features
Part number
Digital terrestrial
COFDM demodulator
ZIF tuner, QPSK/8-PSK demodulator with FEC
8PSK, QPSK and BPSK demodulator with turbo CODEC, FEC and DiSEqC™ transmitter
Universal QAM demodulator/TSMF support
Low-cost data modem
Multimedia terminal adaptors
Controllerless
With controller
Data demodulation and error corrections. Pickup and motor control by ST7 software
STV0360/e
STV0399, STV0499
STV0499
STV0297J
STV0396
STV0397
Unicorn
Lipari
L6315
Digital satellite
Digital cable
ADSL
DVD
Secure connectivity
Both the STV0700 dual common interface hardware controller and the STV0701 single-channel common interface
and point of deployment controllers include I/O functions to interface with the MPEG transport stream from the
receiver demodulator. ST supplies a wide range of standard smartcard products which support a wide variety of
conditional access, pay-TV, terminal and secure network access solutions. The need for constant improvements in
security levels, coupled with the latest innovations in cryptography, has inspired ST to develop dedicated solutions.
OMEGA – The
Web browsing
The OMEGA architecture provides a scalable solution for web
browsing. An OMEGA stand-alone can be used for basic TV
browsing and, with the addition of an STi5528, the box is
transformed into a digital home entertainment platform capable of
supporting interactive TV combined with broadband Internet
content.
Screens
Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
Both home gateway and IP telephone applications connected by
Ethernet are served by the ST VoIP chip Stradivarius for IP
telephony, and the scalable STV0397 DSP co-processor. The
STV0397 combined with a host such as the STV0396 or
ST40RA166 provides a scalable VoIP platform for gateways and
broadband applications with higher port density.
Other VoIP platforms are based on the Stradivarius STLC1502,
the STw5093 voice band CODEC and the STE100P Ethernet PHY
chip.
OMEG
Advanced graphics
The advanced ‘GAMMA’ graphics engine includes a 2D graphics
processor with integrated colour format conversion, XY drawing
and anti-flicker filtering to ensure superior browser performance.
For combined TV and web, GAMMA allows any four video and
graphics sources to be combined with background colour and
cursor planes, taking the set-top box user experience to new
heights of interactivity.
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Home network
ST is developing a broad range of ICs for home networking,
covering both wired and wireless standards, including Ethernet,
HomePNA, Bluetooth, 802.11, and voice applications over IP or
DSL.
The IAD/Home networking device family is designed to add
voice, home networking and Internet connectivity to consumer
products. Based on ST ADSL technology, the first chipset of the
family, Unicorn/Lipari, enables the development of broadband
multiservice applications.
MCUs
scalable concept
MPEG2 decoding
Web appliances
ST’s OMEGA STi5516 and STi5518 MPEG2 decoders lie at the core
of the set-top box. A common architecture throughout enables
scalability of both performance and functionality, enabling OEMs to
develop new, advanced profile set-top boxes, while capitalizing on
existing software investment and maintaining support for legacy
applications.
DVD
The same OMEGA architecture is used in DVD players with the
STi5519 and STi5580 derivatives, allowing OEMs to exploit multiple
markets with the same OMEGA platform.
Personal video recording (PVR)
A hard disk drive connected directly to the OMEGA interface
provides a low-cost implementation of the personal video recorder.
While all OMEGA variants support simple time shift recording, the
triple transport engine of the STi5514 enables enhanced
functionality such as simultaneous multiple watch and record.
Such advanced features enable broadcasters to deliver a rich
media spectrum to their viewing audience.
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ST’s CMOS imaging technology enables a low-cost camera to be
connected directly to the set-top box. CMOS area image sensors
can be matched to co-processors to offer complete camera
solutions (QCIF/CIF/VGA CCIR656,USB, etc.) for many vision-based
applications and services.
ons
Audio
Audio
The set-top box decoders support multiple audio formats. These
include Dolby Digital and MP3 decoding, as well as Dolby
ProLogic® and SRS TruSurround® post-processing. This allows
box manufacturers to differentiate their products in the market
versus competitors offerings.
Modular hardware and software
Each member of the OMEGA family integrates all the functions required for MPEG2 decoding in a digital
TV set-top box environment. The family includes an MPEG transport demultiplexer with descrambling, an
ST20 VL-RISC CPU, an MPEG2 video decoder, an audio decoder, HDD interface, a graphics subsystem and
a digital encoder.
ADSL
VolP
Graphics
Home network
Flash
Digital cable
CI/POD
OMEGA
100Hz
TV
TV switch
TV
Digital satellite
DVD R/W
Digital terrestrial
HDD
DDEC
Applications
Basic
DVD combo
Interactive SDTV
Interactive HDTV
PVR SDTV
PVR HDTV
Advanced PVR SDTV
Advanced PVR HDTV
CPU
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180
200 +
200
Graphics
8-bit OSD
8-bit OSD + subpicture
5-planes
GAMMA
5-planes
GAMMA
GAMMA
Camera
DVD
Special features
Part number
Dolby, CSS descrambler
Multi-CA, embedded dual CI
Dual decode, Dolby/AAC/MP3 audio
Watch and record, UDMA i/f, HDD security
Dual decode, watch and record, UDMA i/f, HDD security
Linux/HAVANA capable, dual decode, watch and record, UDMA i/f,
HDD security, 2 CPUs (ST40+ST20)
Interactive software architecture
ST provides development platforms and software to support
all members of the OMEGA family.
The ST application programming interface (STAPI)
driver provides a stable base on which developers can build
their applications. STAPI drivers enable software to be
reused across multiple platforms.
STi5518B
STi5518M
STi5516/17
STi5517+STi7020
STi5514
STi5514+STi7020
STi5528
STi5528+STi7020
DCB software stack
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
EPG
Applications
MHEG5
STAPI
Application services
Drivers
OS20
Hardware
Supplied by STMicroelectronics
3rd parties
Teletext
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Secure ICs: challenges and solutions
Innovative system-on-chip
Today, losses due to electronic fraud are impossible to
assess. And, as new applications – interactive pay-TV,
e-commerce, remote network access – emerge, building
trustworthy solutions becomes essential. ST’s wide range of
innovative smartcard and secure ICs are designed to
address this crucial issue. The range includes standard/
cryptographic smartcard products built upon the 8-bit
ST19 platform. This platform includes products with
multi-protocols (USB, I2C, LPC, ISO7816, ISO14443)
enabling security solutions to be embedded into a wide
range of applications. The arrival of open systems and
networks has also been addressed with ST’s 32-bit SmartJ™
platform (ST22), ideal for building open multi-application
solutions. The ST22 products feature high computing
power, large memory capacity, management (up to several
Mbit), a range of connectivity options and a JavaCard™
hardware accelerator.
Security
The security level of a smartcard IC depends on many
factors. These include the implementation of hardware and
software security features, secure development, production
and distribution environments, development methodology,
quality assurance and the adherence to standards and
common evaluation methodologies (ITSEC, ISO 15408
common criteria). Our unrivalled 20 years of smartcard
experience ensure the highest levels of security.
Smartcard bank reader and front panel 8-bit
microcontroller
For secure payment applications, ST’s smartcard interface
ST8004 with voltage-supervisor extra feature and front
panel 8-bit microcontroller ST7SCR offer advanced
read-out protection, display and control panel management,
and provide an infrared interface between receiver and
remote control. Its features include 16KBytes of Flash and
ROM memory with read/write protection, IS0-7816 UART
with programmable baud rate, 4kV ESD protection on all
ISO pins and a smartcard power supply management unit.
ST also offers the STM86312, an intelligent VFD
controller driver, providing 22 high-voltage outputs able to
directly drive grids and segments of a VFD display. A
dedicated SPI (serial peripheral interface), allowing
communication with every MCU, offers fast and easy
configuration and data loading.
Application
Smartcard and embedded security
Smartcard interface
Smartcard bank reader/front panel
Modem return channel
POD power switching
Standard logics
PCMCIA (CI)
VFD controller/driver
Modem return channel
ST also offers an 8/16-bit modem return channel, the ST9,
ideal for controlling data flow from the modem line to the
main set-top box processor. The ST90158/135 family offers
up to 64K ROM/OTP/EPROM and up to 2K RAM,
register file based 8/16-bit core architecture, low-voltage
range (2.7 to 5.5V) and DMA for fast transfer with low
CPU overhead.
ST’s standard products include a broad range of devices,
as common interface (CI) devices, suitable for the
European market or point of deployment (POD)
modules in the USA. Providing a set-top box interface via a
separate hardware module, they provide solutions for
hardware controllers, power switching, logics with the
VHC/VHCT LCX LVX families and buffering up to 32 bits.
Features
8-bit CPU, cryptography, (USB, I2C, LPC, ISO7816, ISO14443)
32-bit CPU, cryptography, large memory
ISO7816-3 compliant with NDS CA system
8-bit MCU with integrated smartcard analog interface and UART
8/16-bit MCU with direct memory access capabilities
Programmable Rds=80mOhm 500mA current limit
Low noise 2 to 5.5 lo=8mA tpd=4ns
Low voltage 1.65 to 3.6V Io=24mA tpd=4ns
Low noise 2 to 3.6V Io=4mA tpd=4.7ns
16-bit D-Latch and 16-bit bus buffer 3State
22-bit high-voltage output
Part number
ST19
ST22
ST8004
ST7SCR
ST90158
ST2042/ST2052
VHC/VHCT family
LCX/LVC family
LVX family
74ACT32701
STM86312
wide range of complementary devices
Memory for every requirement
Digital consumer applications – and set-top boxes in particular – are
driving the demand for more flexible, more secure and enhanced
performance non-volatile memories. Benefiting from close
relationships with the world's leading set-top box manufacturers, ST
offers a broad range of competitive solutions for the current and
emerging generation of set-top boxes
Meeting the set-top box challenge with
ST Flash
Industry-standard Flash
When higher densities or advanced performances are
required, the M58LWxxx family provides the solution. The
products are available in different versions, each of them
offering enhanced features. The M58LWxxxC family is
also available with additional security features, which make
it ideal for set-top box applications.
Flash and security
Without these security features, hackers can change the
content of Flash memory to get free access to the service.
However, once a sector is locked with smart protection, this
is impossible - their only option is to remove and replace
the Flash memory. But the new memory won’t have the
same unique code as the original, so the service provider
simply needs to compare the Flash code with the smartcard
serial number. If these numbers are inconsistent with its
records, service will be denied.
Part number
M58LW032C
M58LW032D
M58LW064C
M58LW064D
M30LW128D
M58LW128A/B
ST’s comprehensive range of Flash products offers densities
from 1 to 64Mb, 3V and 5V single supply, or 3V
dual-supply voltage, top and bottom boot block, access times
from 55 to 120ns, and in TSOP, SO, PLCC, TFBGA
packages.
LightFlash™ family
This is a dynamic product family with devices from 16 to
64Mb, featuring a 3V power supply and 90ns access time,
plus a standard Flash command set and pinouts. It is an
application-oriented product family, focusing on system
performance optimized for basic code storage.
Serial Flash
They are particularly well suited for small code storage
(patches, model-specific codes). They feature high density
and high data-transfer rate, sequential read capability, low
power consumption and a small low-cost 8-pin package.
ST’s portfolio covers 1 to 16Mb, with a 2.7 to 3.6V supply
voltage.
Description
32Mb (x16) uniform block, burst mode, extended security
32Mb (x8/x16) uniform block, high performance
64Mb (x16) uniform block, burst mode, extended security
64Mb (x8/x16) uniform block, high performance
128Mb (2x M58LW064D) uniform block, high performance
128Mb (x16/x32) uniform block, burst mode
Package
TSOP56, TFBGA64
TSOP56, TFBGA64
TSOP56, TFBGA64
TSOP56, TFBGA64
TSOP56, TFBGA64
TSOP56, TBGA64, TBGA80
Serial EEPROMs
EPROMS
Offered in a very small package, these are a cost-effective
and flexible solutions for the storage of system and user
parameters.
Used by the major set-top box manufacturers, these
devices are easily upgradeable to higher densities. ST’s
complete range includes 1Kb to 1Mb products supporting
I2C bus (most popular choice), 1 to 256Kb products
supporting SPI bus and 1 to 16Kb products with
MICROWIRE® bus, with supply voltages from 1.8 to 5.5V.
ST custom solutions also offer the opportunity to
customize the interface and associated protocol, the logic
circuitry, the access control and the memory partitioning.
A complete range of products from 64Kb to 64Mb,
including UV and OTP versions, available in 3V and 5V
versions.
FlexibleROM™ family
A new one-time programmable (OTP) family based on
0.15mm process technology. With a portfolio covering
densities from 16 to 128Mb, it is the ideal solution for
set-top boxes, once the code is frozen.
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Standard ICs and discrete solutions
ST’s standard product range consists of a broad
range of devices, from commodity products to
innovative devices such as application specific
standard products (ASSPs), designed specifically
to meet the requirements of key driving
applications such as set-top box.
Audio/video
ST offers a range of high-speed, low-power Op-Amps designed for high-quality audio/video signal processing, as well as a
complete range of ESD clamping diodes for protection up to 15kV.
Function
Features
Part number
Low-power video operational amplifier
Output rail to rail 100Mhz – low supply voltage
High speed: bandwidth 150MHz; slew rate 110V/µs
Connector line clamping protection
+/-15kV ESD protection
Low-noise audio operational amplifier
Low-power video operational amplifier
Stereo headphone amplifier
Stereo headphone amplifier with standby mode
Rail to rail output
CFA, 100Mhz, slew rate 450V/µs
16-32 ohms, 110dB(A) signal noise ratio, high crosstalk immunity 100db
103dB(A) signal noise ratio, on/off click reduction circuitry 450V/µs, fix gain available
TSH7x – TSH8x
TSH9x
ESDA5V3SC5, ESDA6V1-4BC6,
ESDA6V1BC6, ESDA14V2L
TS97x
TSH11x
TS482
TS486, TS487
OMEG
Data communication
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To meet the high-quality demands of signal amplification and conditioning, ST has introduced a complete range of
rail-to-rail operational amplifiers, which, with RS232 single-ended serial transmission, allows logic signals to meet the
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power requirements of transmission lines. ST has also developed a technology known as IPAD (integrated passive and
active devices) – a range of devices which combine filtering, ESD protection and bus termination for the most demanding
of applications.
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Function
Features
Part number
Amplifier driver
Rail to rail output
Rail to rail input/output
Micropower operational amplifier
2Dx/2Rx data rate 400kbps ± 15kV ESD protection
5Dx/3Rx data rate 300kbps ± 15kV ESD protection
2Dx/2Rx data rate 400kbps
3V 2Dx/2Rx data rate 250kbps ± 15kV ESD protection
3V 5Dx/3Rx data rate 250kbps ± 15kV ESD protection
Filter and ESD protection
+/-15kV ESD protection
Downstream
Upstream
TS922
TS93X
ST202E
ST207E
ST232
ST3232E
ST3237E
ST1394
DALC208SC6
USBDF01/02W5
USBUF01/02W6
Serial port RS232 transceiver
IEEE1394 termination network
Ethernet port/ADSL rail to rail protection
USB1.1 port termination and EMI filter
Home s olutio
Modem line
To protect sensitive equipment from common electrical transients such as lightning-induced power surges, ST offers a wide
range of devices rated in compliance with international standards (ITU K20/K21, IEC950 and FCC Part 68) and featuring low
capacitance for high-speed applications. For hook switch applications, ST provides small signal bipolar transistors rated to 300V.
Function
Features
Analog/ADSL modem lightning protection
50A and 100A surge suppressor (Trisil)
Modem line switch
NPN or PNP bipolar transistors
ADSL line driver
Low-noise, VFA/CFA, GBP 130/160MHz, Iout 200/500mA
Part number
SMP100LC-270
SMP50-270
STZTA42/A92
MJD350/340
TS612/3/5/6
wide range of complementary devices
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Low noise block
Designed for analog and digital satellite set-top box receivers, the LNBP families are
voltage regulators and interface ICs, specifically designed to provide power to the external
LNB down converter in an antenna, or to the multiswitch box with 13V/18V, 22kHz tone
signaling, and I2C bus standard interfacing.
Function
Features
Part number
Supply and control voltage regulator
(parallel interface)
Supply and control voltage regulator
with step-up converter and I2C
Dual supply and control for dual tuner applications
with step-up converters and I2C
Dual input voltage accurate 22kHz tone oscillator
LNB short circuit protection and diagnostic
DC/DC controller for single 12V supply accurate 22kHz tone
oscillator LNB short circuit protection and diagnostic
LNBP20/10
LNBK20/10
LNBP21/LNBS21
Complete interface between two LNBs with I2C bus
LNB221
Supply and control voltage regulator
with step-up converter and I2C
DC/DC controller for single 12V supply accurate 22kHz tone
oscilator LNB short circuit protection and diagnostic with
semi low-drop post regulator for lower-power dissipation
LNBH21
Power supply protection
Protection against electrical overstress (IEC61000-4-5)
SM15T12A
1.5KE12A
Power supply
Most set-top boxes require up to 5 different voltages. The topology of power supplies which
meet this requirement are either flyback converters for power in the range from 3 to
100W, or forward converters. ST’s wide range of products is dedicated to power
supplies which include our smart VIPer family, MOSFETs, line regulators, DC-DC
converters, voltage referencing, Schottky diodes and ultrafast rectifiers which meet with
all power supply requirements.
Function
Features
Quasi resonant controller
Low EMI low quiescent current
Automatic burst mode operation in stand-by mode enables compliance
with the standby efficiency norms, low stand-by current, integrated
start-up supply, built-in protections
Low RDS(on)
Minimised gate charge and low capacitance for fast switching
15V to 150V Schottky diodes with
optimized forward and reverse characteristics
High efficiency 200 to 400V ultrafast diodes
with optimized forward and reverse characteristics
600V Turbo2 diodes with several trade-offs available
for forward and reverse characteristics
Transil and blocking diode in one package
for MOSFET protection in fly-back SMPS
2.52V Vref, 2% and 1% voltage precision
1.24V Vref, 2% and 0.5% voltage precision
Off-line SMPS smart primary IC
MOSFET technology providing
high performance at optimized cost
Secondary rectification
2.5 to 24V output and DC/DC
Secondary rectification
12 to 48V output
Boost diode 3 and 5A for PFC
Integrated MOSFET snubber
Programmable voltage reference
Low voltage adjustable shunt reference
Post regulation
Very low-drop voltage regulator
Dual LDO voltage regulator
Part number
L6565
VIPer22A, VIPer32, VIPer53,
VIPer50/A, VIPer100/A
STxxNKxxZ
STPSxxx
STTHxxx
STTHxx06
PKC-136
TL431
TS431
LD29300, LD1117, L4931
KF/LF series
ST2LO5xxyy
Summary
STMicroelectronics has a full range of front-end and back-end products to serve all levels of satellite,
terrestrial, cable, ADSL and IP set-top boxes. These products are integrated into production ready reference
designs that allow customers quick time to market.
Development and functionality
The ST roadmap and series of reference platforms allows you to develop
a range of set-top boxes, starting from the basic and adding functionality
for PVR and DVD streaming, but also allowing you to reuse a
significant amount of your valuable software code base.
STAPI
The hardware reference designs are complemented by the established low level driver set, STAPI. This allows
third party software houses to port either proprietary middleware application layers or open standard
applications such as MHP and MHEG directly on to ST reference platforms. ST has worked with many third
parties to be able to offer complete solutions while continuously reducing time to market.
Advanced process technology
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Implemented with the most advanced digital silicon process technology available and meeting the need for
even smaller IC geometry, our chipsets’ cost/performance ratio allows the set-top box market to meet its very
low cost requirements for box materials and to rapidly grow in both the operator controlled and retail markets.
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