STi7109 is a single-chip high-definition video decoder that supports Microsoft VC-1, WMA9, and H.264. It is compatible with Linux, Windows CE, and OS21 operating systems. It features a 266 MHz ST40 CPU core, supports transport filtering and descrambling, video decoding, SVP compliance, Windows DRM support, graphics engine, dual display, audio decoding, DVD data retrieval and decryption, and more. Additionally, STi7109 includes embedded interfaces such as USB 2.0 host controller/PHY interface, DVI/HDMI output, digital audio and video auxiliary inputs, low-cost modem, 100BT ethernet controller, and more.
The STMicroelectronics STi7109 is a system-on-chip designed as a full back-end processor for high-definition set-top boxes and DVD decoders. It supports multiple video standards including H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10), VC-1, and MPEG-2, along with audio decoding for WMA-9 Pro and various Dolby/DTS formats.
The chip features a 266 MHz ST40 CPU core and includes embedded interfaces such as USB 2.0 host controller, Serial ATA (SATA) hard-disk drive support, and a 100BT Ethernet controller with integrated MAC. It provides dual display capabilities via analog DACs or digital DVI/HDMI outputs.
| CPU Core | ST40 32-bit superscaler RISC CPU, 266 MHz |
|---|---|
| Memory Interface | Dual DDR1 SDRAM interface up to 200 MHz (DDR400) |
| Package Options | 35x35 PBGA, 580 + 100 balls or 708 + 84 balls |
Yes, it includes Serial ATA (SATA) hard-disk drive support for record and playback with trick modes.
The chip supports Microsoft VC-1, WMA9, and H.264 in addition to MPEG-2.
The embedded ST40 CPU core operates at 266 MHz.
The device provides analog HD output via RGB or YPbPr, HDMI encoded output, and standard-definition analog outputs.