The STi5100 is a low-cost interactive set-top box decoder from ST company. It has ST20 32-bit VL-RISC CPU, 243 MHz frequency, 8Kbyte ICache, 8Kbyte DCache, 4Kbyte SRAM, supports DVB and DIRECTV, integrates DES-ECB, DVB and ICAM descramblers, supports NDS RASP as well as low cost DVB-CI and Cable Card, supports MPEG-2 MP@ML video decoder, has smooth fast forward and rewind functions, and supports audio.
The STi5100 is a low-cost interactive set-top box decoder designed to meet the specifications of demanding broadcasters. It supports satellite, terrestrial, cable, and IP applications and includes a USB 2.0 host interface for connecting peripherals like digital cameras and hard disk drives for DVR applications.
The device features an enhanced ST20 32-bit VL-RISC CPU running at 243 MHz with unified DDR memory interface. It supports DVB and DIRECTV standards, includes integrated descramblers, and offers MPEG-2 video decoding with trick modes. Audio capabilities include MPEG-1/2, MP3, and Dolby Digital decoding with virtual surround sound support.
| CPU | Enhanced ST20 32-bit VL-RISC CPU |
|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 243 MHz |
| Memory Interface | Unified DDR memory interface |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 host interface |
| Video Decoder | MPEG-2 MP@ML Video Decoder |
| Audio Decoding | MPEG-1 layers I/II, MP3, Dolby Digital |
| Display Planes | 4 display planes |
| Graphics Color Depth | 2, 4 and 8 bpp CLUT; 16 bpp true color |
It is designed for cost-effective set-top boxes with optional hard disk drives for DVR applications.
Yes, it supports DVB and DIRECTV with integrated descramblers.
It decodes MPEG-1 layers I/II, MP3, and Dolby Digital with Dolby Pro Logic compatible output.