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Video-On-Demand and IP-TV Set-Top Box supports high-performance video compression formats including H.264/AVC Main Profile and Windows Media series 9.
Outstanding performance and outstanding video quality has been made possible by using the TMS320 DM642 Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
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Features
Wide variety of video codecs supported includes H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC), Windows Media 9 and ON2 VP6. High compression ratios ensure outstanding video quality at minimal network bandwidth usage.
Wide range of supported audio codecs: MPEG audio layers 2 and 3 (MP3), MPEG-4 AAC
Trick-play features (FF, RW, Pause, Bookmark, Slow)
MPEG-2 encoding and decoding enables PVR features.
Multiple Graphics and Video planes (with video scaling and full alpha blending)
IP TV with Fast Channel Zapping and multiple codec support
Network transport support includes both MPEG Transport Stream and RTSP/RTP
HTML 4 Web-browser, JavaScript 1.3 (with JS API) and SSL (v2/v3)
On-Screen Keyboard,
Remote Diagnostics and Remote Monitoring (SNMP)
Secure Remote Firmware Upgrade
Benefits
Proven and stable STB platform which will accommodate for the most demanding video compression formats
Wide range of applications: VOD, IP-TV, PVR, Web Browser and more.
Decode various video compression formats exchanging decoders on-the-fly
Support for variety of VOD middleware and Broadcast Encoders
Low network bandwidth requirements due to small video data size
Excellent video quality with both SDTV and HDTV interfaces available
VOD and IP TV offer the consumer full interactivity, giving both superior choice and flexibility.
Easy and efficient integration with 3rd party applications using the Linux-based Software Development Kit (SDK).
Feature rich graphics API provides easy deployment of GUI
Evaluation kits available for small scale trial deployments, prototyping and compliance testing.
Proven and stable STB platform which will accommodate for the most demanding video compression formats
Wide range of applications: VOD, IP-TV, PVR, Web Browser and more.
Decode various video compression formats exchanging decoders on-the-fly
Support for variety of VOD middleware and Broadcast Encoders
Low network bandwidth requirements due to small video data size
Excellent video quality with both SDTV and HDTV interfaces available
VOD and IP TV offer the consumer full interactivity, giving both superior choice and flexibility.
Easy and efficient integration with 3rd party applications using the Linux-based Software Development Kit (SDK).
Feature rich graphics API provides easy deployment of GUI
Evaluation kits available for small scale trial deployments, prototyping and compliance testing.
Supported Video Codecs
The ADV-1000 Client platform provides widest codec support available today in the industry. Codecs that have been tested and demonstrated to work within the ADV-1000 infrastructure at full NTSC frame rates and D1 resolution include:
The ADV-1000 Client platform provides widest codec support available today in the industry. Codecs that have been tested and demonstrated to work within the ADV-1000 infrastructure at full NTSC frame rates and D1 resolution include:
| Codec | Description |
| H.264 | An implementation of the H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) standard developed by us and optimized for the STB architecture. |
| MPEG-4 | Part 2: Simple Profile (SP) and Advanced Simple Profile (ASP) |
| On2 VP6 | Excellent quality low-bandwidth codec from On2 Technologies |
| Microsoft WMV9 (beta) | Beta support for Windows Media 9, the latest video codec from Microsoft |
| MPEG-2 | for maximum compatibility, also at rates exceeding 10Mbps |
All of the above codecs have also been integrated with the ADV-1000 Server.
Digital Signal Processor
The Texas Instruments DM642 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) provides the necessary power for the most demanding video codecs. It also provides unprecedented flexibility as to codec choice: future software upgrades are possible and customer hardware does not need to be replaced just because of a new video standard.
High Quality A/V Subsystem
The audio and video output subsystems have been created with quality components to provide a clear, vivid video image and undistorted sound.
The STB also includes an optional video decoder for applications where video input is required as well. If the decoder is built in, it is possible to use the STB as a PVR (Personal Video Recorder).
Digital Audio Out
The optical S/PDIF digital audio output port allows for connecting a home theater audio system via an optical link.
Security Subsystem
The security subsystem provides hardware support for the DRM Plugin. Only this unique combination of hardware and software can provide a good media security.
The hardware part of the DRM subsystem is composed of two chips: the TPM (Trusted Processing Module) from Atmel and an FPGA-based decryption accelerator. The TPM allows for verification of hardware and software authenticity, while the accelerator provides the necessary power for strong encryption.
Since the accelerator is FPGA-based, it is possible to change the encryption algorithm by reprogramming the FPGA.
I/O and Networking Processor
A Motorola PowerPC CPU services I/O and networking. Running at 400MHz, it provides the necessary power for high-speed networking and media processing.
10/100Mbps Ethernet Port
The integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet allows for easy interfacing with DSL equipment or coax cable modems.
USB Port
External peripherals may be connected using the integrated USB port. Possibilities include: keyboards, video cameras (for videoconferencing applications), wireless networking interfaces, and more.
Flash Memory
Using flash memory, the STB can function in a diskless configuration, with no moving parts. If flash memory is not installed, network booting is also possible.
RAM
32MB of DSP RAM is more than enough for all audio and video applications.
Hard Disk Drive
The optional hard disk drive may be used to transform the STB into a PVR (Personal Video Recorder). It is also possible to connect other ATA devices, such as CD-ROMs.
The Texas Instruments DM642 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) provides the necessary power for the most demanding video codecs. It also provides unprecedented flexibility as to codec choice: future software upgrades are possible and customer hardware does not need to be replaced just because of a new video standard.
High Quality A/V Subsystem
The audio and video output subsystems have been created with quality components to provide a clear, vivid video image and undistorted sound.
The STB also includes an optional video decoder for applications where video input is required as well. If the decoder is built in, it is possible to use the STB as a PVR (Personal Video Recorder).
Digital Audio Out
The optical S/PDIF digital audio output port allows for connecting a home theater audio system via an optical link.
Security Subsystem
The security subsystem provides hardware support for the DRM Plugin. Only this unique combination of hardware and software can provide a good media security.
The hardware part of the DRM subsystem is composed of two chips: the TPM (Trusted Processing Module) from Atmel and an FPGA-based decryption accelerator. The TPM allows for verification of hardware and software authenticity, while the accelerator provides the necessary power for strong encryption.
Since the accelerator is FPGA-based, it is possible to change the encryption algorithm by reprogramming the FPGA.
I/O and Networking Processor
A Motorola PowerPC CPU services I/O and networking. Running at 400MHz, it provides the necessary power for high-speed networking and media processing.
10/100Mbps Ethernet Port
The integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet allows for easy interfacing with DSL equipment or coax cable modems.
USB Port
External peripherals may be connected using the integrated USB port. Possibilities include: keyboards, video cameras (for videoconferencing applications), wireless networking interfaces, and more.
Flash Memory
Using flash memory, the STB can function in a diskless configuration, with no moving parts. If flash memory is not installed, network booting is also possible.
RAM
32MB of DSP RAM is more than enough for all audio and video applications.
Hard Disk Drive
The optional hard disk drive may be used to transform the STB into a PVR (Personal Video Recorder). It is also possible to connect other ATA devices, such as CD-ROMs.
