STi5205 is a high-performance, fully featured Standard Definition (SD) advanced decoding set-top box SoC (system-on-chip) from STMicroelectronics. It is suitable for STB markets across all networks (cable/satellite/DTT/x-DSL/IP) worldwide and supports H264/VC-1/MPEG2/AVS etc video decoding formats and various operating systems such as Linux, Windows and OS21.
The STi5205 is a high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) designed as an advanced Standard Definition (SD) decoder for set-top boxes. It supports multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows CE, and OS21, featuring an ST40 applications CPU running at up to 450 MHz.
| CPU Core | ST40-300, dual-issue |
|---|---|
| Clock Speed | > 450 MHz |
| Memory Interface | Single 16-bit DDR1/DDR2 Local Memory Interface (LMI) |
| Video Decoding | MPEG2, H264, VC-1(WM9/AVS) |
| Audio Decoding | MPEG1 I/II, MP3, Dolby Digital/DD+, MPEG4 AAC/AAC+ |
| Package | PBGA 27 x 27mm, 620 balls |
| Video Output | Six 10-bit DACs for component/composite analog video output |
| Network Interface | Integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC/MII/RMII |
The chip is compatible with Linux, Windows CE, and OS21.
It supports MPEG2, H264, VC-1 (WM9/AVS), and can also handle DivX, XviD, and H263.
The target speed for the applications CPU is greater than 450 MHz.