The document introduces the features of the STi5200 chip, including CPU, video decoding, audio decoding, graphics engine, dual display, etc.
The STi5200 is a single-chip, standard-definition set-top box decoder designed for low-cost systems. It features an enhanced definition graphics engine and dual display capabilities, supporting both enhanced definition (480p/576p) and standard definition (480i/576i) outputs.
| CPU Core | $7140 CPU core, 266 MHz |
|---|---|
| Audio CPU | dual $T231 CPU cores, both 400 MHz |
| Video Decoder | H.264/AVC and MPEG-2 |
| Memory | DDR1 SDRAM |
The STi5200 supports H.264/AVC and MPEG-2 video decoding.
The embedded CPU operates at 266 MHz.
The chip outputs video to a full resolution display for a TV monitor and a downsampled display for a VCR.