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DATA BRIEF

September 2004

STi7710

Single-chip, low-cost high definition set-top box decoder

Rev. 1

DESCRIPTION

The STi7710 is STMicroelectronics’ first single

chip set-top box decoder for high definition

applications, and meets the requirements of all

services in the United States, Japan, Australia, as

well as the emerging European market.

By combining all the features of an HD decoder

onto a single device, ST has ensured the lowest

possible costs for set-top box manufacturers.

As well as including ST’s enhanced security

features, the STi7710 supports the High Definition

Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and High-band width

Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standards.

These features ensure the STi7710 effectively

meets

the

security requirements of content

providers and operators.

The STi7710 embeds a wide range of peripherals,

including a high-speed USB host interface, and

provides connectivity options, including the ability

to provide DVR capability.

Figure 1. Package

Figure 2. High definition satellite or terrestrial set-top box

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STi7710

Flash

DDRAM

MAFE

RS232

USB 2.0

PSTN

IR

Tx/Rx

Smart

cards

DVB-CI

HDD

STV0399e

RGB/YPbPr/

HDMI

VSB

Tuner

QPSK ZIF Rx

8VSB Rx

HDD

demodulator

STi7710