Leading the way in the

set-top box world

You decide the functionality…

Multiple/interactive
Interactive STB

ST has developed complete scalable

solutions targeted for low to high end
set-top box requirements. With our
silicon technology and your system
knowledge we can easily deliver
advanced multi-functional boxes for
all your needs. Starting from the basic
broadcast box, where price is a major
driving force, we have cost optimized
chipsets and two layer printed circuit
board (pcb) layouts. Moving to the
higher end boxes, we can add our
extensive in-house and third party
relationships to add middleware, trick
mode and DVD certified software. For
the whole home concept we can
provide a network approach where
each box can share the content and
functionality of all other boxes in the
network.

Free-to-air
Brick
Satellite
STMicroelectronics makes it happen
Integration
DVD combo

Intelligence
PVR time shifting

OMEGA
Home networking
Set-top box
HAVANA

Terrestrial Cable
Connectivity to the world
ST provides high-performance, low power and cost-effective digital solutions. These are fully supported by
common interface (CI) and smartcard products, providing conditional access and copyright protection.

Digital terrestrial the STV0499 provides up to 30% more ADSL

bandwidth than conventional systems,
The STV0360 single-chip, digital ST’s ADSL chipsets and complete
as well as backward compatibility.
COFDM terrestrial demodulator modem hardware/software reference
features a built-in A/D converter and designs enable OEMs to add ADSL
implements all COFDM decoder
Digital cable capability to their products quickly.
functions, from the ADC through to The STV0297J Universal QAMFEC The chipsets provide a choice of
the MPEG2 transport stream. The demodulator implements ITU-T J83 Ethernet, USB or PCI interfaces, are
device decodes DVB-T and NORDIG annexes A/B/C with integrated compatible with international
standards and supports 2K/8K carrier support for transport stream multiplex standards, and are interoperable with
modulation modes. frame and all QAM constellations. all major DSLAM manufacturers.
The design of the STV0396 DOCSIS
Digital satellite V1.1 cable modem chip has been DVD front-end
optimized for use in low-cost data, or
The STV0399 integrates a ZIF tuner, The STm6316 is a full-standard
data and voice modem, as well as in
QPSK/8-PSK demodulator and forward CMOS single chip, integrating
DOCSIS-enabled set-top boxes and
error correction block in a single all functions required in the DVD
gateways. For VoIP applications,
integrated circuit, requiring few front end: analog pre-processing,
characterized by PCI connectivity, the
external components and no specialist servo-control, channel demodulation
STV0397 DSP co-processor supports
RF expertise for board layout. and ECC decoding. It can be
packetized voice, including embedded
An additional Turbo Code FEC in connected to all existing pickup
multimedia terminal adaptors in the
PacketCable™ initiative. devices on the market.

Applications Special features Part number

Digital terrestrial COFDM demodulator STV0360/e

ZIF tuner, QPSK/8-PSK demodulator with FEC STV0399, STV0499
Digital satellite
8PSK, QPSK and BPSK demodulator with turbo CODEC, FEC and DiSEqC™ transmitter STV0499
Universal QAM demodulator/TSMF support STV0297J
Digital cable Low-cost data modem STV0396
Multimedia terminal adaptors STV0397
Controllerless Unicorn
ADSL
With controller Lipari
DVD Data demodulation and error corrections. Pickup and motor control by ST7 software L6315

Secure connectivity
Both the STV0700 dual common interface hardware controller and the STV0701 single-channel common interface
and point of deployment controllers include I/O functions to interface with the MPEG transport stream from the
receiver demodulator. ST supplies a wide range of standard smartcard products which support a wide variety of
conditional access, pay-TV, terminal and secure network access solutions. The need for constant improvements in
security levels, coupled with the latest innovations in cryptography, has inspired ST to develop dedicated solutions.
 OMEGA – The
Web browsing
The OMEGA architecture provides a scalable solution for web
browsing. An OMEGA stand-alone can be used for basic TV
browsing and, with the addition of an STi5528, the box is
transformed into a digital home entertainment platform capable of
supporting interactive TV combined with broadband Internet Screens
content.

Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
Both home gateway and IP telephone applications connected by
Ethernet are served by the ST VoIP chip Stradivarius for IP
telephony, and the scalable STV0397 DSP co-processor. The
STV0397 combined with a host such as the STV0396 or
ST40RA166 provides a scalable VoIP platform for gateways and
broadband applications with higher port density.
Other VoIP platforms are based on the Stradivarius STLC1502,
the STw5093 voice band CODEC and the STE100P Ethernet PHY
chip.

OMEG
Advanced graphics
A
The advanced ‘GAMMA’ graphics engine includes a 2D graphics
processor with integrated colour format conversion, XY drawing Universa l en
and anti-flicker filtering to ensure superior browser performance.
For combined TV and web, GAMMA allows any four video and
Consumer ter
graphics sources to be combined with background colour and
cursor planes, taking the set-top box user experience to new
heights of interactivity.
Home s olutio
Home network
ST is developing a broad range of ICs for home networking,
covering both wired and wireless standards, including Ethernet,
HomePNA, Bluetooth, 802.11, and voice applications over IP or
DSL.
The IAD/Home networking device family is designed to add
voice, home networking and Internet connectivity to consumer
products. Based on ST ADSL technology, the first chipset of the MCUs
family, Unicorn/Lipari, enables the development of broadband
multiservice applications.
 scalable concept
MPEG2 decoding
ST’s OMEGA STi5516 and STi5518 MPEG2 decoders lie at the core
of the set-top box. A common architecture throughout enables
scalability of both performance and functionality, enabling OEMs to
Web appliances develop new, advanced profile set-top boxes, while capitalizing on
existing software investment and maintaining support for legacy
applications.

DVD
The same OMEGA architecture is used in DVD players with the
STi5519 and STi5580 derivatives, allowing OEMs to exploit multiple
markets with the same OMEGA platform.

Personal video recording (PVR)

A hard disk drive connected directly to the OMEGA interface
provides a low-cost implementation of the personal video recorder.
While all OMEGA variants support simple time shift recording, the
triple transport engine of the STi5514 enables enhanced
functionality such as simultaneous multiple watch and record.
A
Such advanced features enable broadcasters to deliver a rich
media spectrum to their viewing audience.

ngine
Camera
s
rminal ST’s CMOS imaging technology enables a low-cost camera to be
connected directly to the set-top box. CMOS area image sensors
can be matched to co-processors to offer complete camera
solutions (QCIF/CIF/VGA CCIR656,USB, etc.) for many vision-based
ons
applications and services.

Audio
The set-top box decoders support multiple audio formats. These
include Dolby Digital and MP3 decoding, as well as Dolby
Audio ProLogic® and SRS TruSurround® post-processing. This allows
box manufacturers to differentiate their products in the market
versus competitors offerings.
 Modular hardware and software
Each member of the OMEGA family integrates all the functions required for MPEG2 decoding in a digital
TV set-top box environment. The family includes an MPEG transport demultiplexer with descrambling, an
ST20 VL-RISC CPU, an MPEG2 video decoder, an audio decoder, HDD interface, a graphics subsystem and
a digital encoder.

ADSL VolP Graphics Home network

Flash
Digital cable CI/POD OMEGA 100Hz TV

Digital satellite
TV switch TV
DVD R/W
Digital terrestrial
HDD Camera
DVD
DDEC

Applications CPU Graphics Special features Part number

Basic 8-bit OSD STi5518B

80
DVD combo 8-bit OSD + subpicture Dolby, CSS descrambler STi5518M
Interactive SDTV 5-planes Multi-CA, embedded dual CI STi5516/17
Interactive HDTV GAMMA Dual decode, Dolby/AAC/MP3 audio STi5517+STi7020
180
PVR SDTV 5-planes Watch and record, UDMA i/f, HDD security STi5514
PVR HDTV GAMMA Dual decode, watch and record, UDMA i/f, HDD security STi5514+STi7020
Advanced PVR SDTV 200 + Linux/HAVANA capable, dual decode, watch and record, UDMA i/f, STi5528
GAMMA
Advanced PVR HDTV 200 HDD security, 2 CPUs (ST40+ST20) STi5528+STi7020

Interactive software architecture DCB software stack

ST provides development platforms and software to support
all members of the OMEGA family. Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The ST application programming interface (STAPI)
driver provides a stable base on which developers can build EPG Applications Teletext
their applications. STAPI drivers enable software to be
reused across multiple platforms. MHEG5
STAPI

Application services

Drivers
OS20

Hardware
Supplied by STMicroelectronics
3rd parties
 STMicroelectronics offers a
Secure ICs: challenges and solutions
Innovative system-on-chip
Today, losses due to electronic fraud are impossible to
assess. And, as new applications – interactive pay-TV,
e-commerce, remote network access – emerge, building
trustworthy solutions becomes essential. ST’s wide range of
innovative smartcard and secure ICs are designed to
address this crucial issue. The range includes standard/
cryptographic smartcard products built upon the 8-bit
ST19 platform. This platform includes products with
multi-protocols (USB, I2C, LPC, ISO7816, ISO14443)
enabling security solutions to be embedded into a wide Security
range of applications. The arrival of open systems and The security level of a smartcard IC depends on many
networks has also been addressed with ST’s 32-bit SmartJ™ factors. These include the implementation of hardware and
platform (ST22), ideal for building open multi-application software security features, secure development, production
solutions. The ST22 products feature high computing and distribution environments, development methodology,
power, large memory capacity, management (up to several quality assurance and the adherence to standards and
Mbit), a range of connectivity options and a JavaCard™ common evaluation methodologies (ITSEC, ISO 15408
hardware accelerator. common criteria). Our unrivalled 20 years of smartcard
experience ensure the highest levels of security.
Smartcard bank reader and front panel 8-bit
microcontroller
For secure payment applications, ST’s smartcard interface Modem return channel
ST8004 with voltage-supervisor extra feature and front ST also offers an 8/16-bit modem return channel, the ST9,
panel 8-bit microcontroller ST7SCR offer advanced ideal for controlling data flow from the modem line to the
read-out protection, display and control panel management, main set-top box processor. The ST90158/135 family offers
and provide an infrared interface between receiver and up to 64K ROM/OTP/EPROM and up to 2K RAM,
remote control. Its features include 16KBytes of Flash and register file based 8/16-bit core architecture, low-voltage
ROM memory with read/write protection, IS0-7816 UART range (2.7 to 5.5V) and DMA for fast transfer with low
with programmable baud rate, 4kV ESD protection on all CPU overhead.
ISO pins and a smartcard power supply management unit. ST’s standard products include a broad range of devices,
ST also offers the STM86312, an intelligent VFD as common interface (CI) devices, suitable for the
controller driver, providing 22 high-voltage outputs able to European market or point of deployment (POD)
directly drive grids and segments of a VFD display. A modules in the USA. Providing a set-top box interface via a
dedicated SPI (serial peripheral interface), allowing separate hardware module, they provide solutions for
communication with every MCU, offers fast and easy hardware controllers, power switching, logics with the
configuration and data loading. VHC/VHCT LCX LVX families and buffering up to 32 bits.

Application Features Part number

8-bit CPU, cryptography, (USB, I2C, LPC, ISO7816, ISO14443) ST19

Smartcard and embedded security
32-bit CPU, cryptography, large memory ST22
Smartcard interface ISO7816-3 compliant with NDS CA system ST8004
Smartcard bank reader/front panel 8-bit MCU with integrated smartcard analog interface and UART ST7SCR
Modem return channel 8/16-bit MCU with direct memory access capabilities ST90158
POD power switching Programmable Rds=80mOhm 500mA current limit ST2042/ST2052
Low noise 2 to 5.5 lo=8mA tpd=4ns VHC/VHCT family
Standard logics Low voltage 1.65 to 3.6V Io=24mA tpd=4ns LCX/LVC family
Low noise 2 to 3.6V Io=4mA tpd=4.7ns LVX family
PCMCIA (CI) 16-bit D-Latch and 16-bit bus buffer 3State 74ACT32701
VFD controller/driver 22-bit high-voltage output STM86312
wide range of complementary devices
Memory for every requirement
Digital consumer applications – and set-top boxes in particular – are
driving the demand for more flexible, more secure and enhanced
performance non-volatile memories. Benefiting from close
relationships with the world's leading set-top box manufacturers, ST
offers a broad range of competitive solutions for the current and
emerging generation of set-top boxes

Meeting the set-top box challenge with Industry-standard Flash

ST Flash ST’s comprehensive range of Flash products offers densities
When higher densities or advanced performances are from 1 to 64Mb, 3V and 5V single supply, or 3V
required, the M58LWxxx family provides the solution. The dual-supply voltage, top and bottom boot block, access times
products are available in different versions, each of them from 55 to 120ns, and in TSOP, SO, PLCC, TFBGA
offering enhanced features. The M58LWxxxC family is packages.
also available with additional security features, which make
it ideal for set-top box applications. LightFlash™ family
This is a dynamic product family with devices from 16 to
Flash and security 64Mb, featuring a 3V power supply and 90ns access time,
Without these security features, hackers can change the plus a standard Flash command set and pinouts. It is an
content of Flash memory to get free access to the service. application-oriented product family, focusing on system
However, once a sector is locked with smart protection, this performance optimized for basic code storage.
is impossible - their only option is to remove and replace
the Flash memory. But the new memory won’t have the Serial Flash
same unique code as the original, so the service provider They are particularly well suited for small code storage
simply needs to compare the Flash code with the smartcard (patches, model-specific codes). They feature high density
serial number. If these numbers are inconsistent with its and high data-transfer rate, sequential read capability, low
records, service will be denied. power consumption and a small low-cost 8-pin package.
ST’s portfolio covers 1 to 16Mb, with a 2.7 to 3.6V supply
voltage.

Part number Description Package

M58LW032C 32Mb (x16) uniform block, burst mode, extended security TSOP56, TFBGA64
M58LW032D 32Mb (x8/x16) uniform block, high performance TSOP56, TFBGA64
M58LW064C 64Mb (x16) uniform block, burst mode, extended security TSOP56, TFBGA64
M58LW064D 64Mb (x8/x16) uniform block, high performance TSOP56, TFBGA64
M30LW128D 128Mb (2x M58LW064D) uniform block, high performance TSOP56, TFBGA64
M58LW128A/B 128Mb (x16/x32) uniform block, burst mode TSOP56, TBGA64, TBGA80

Serial EEPROMs EPROMS

Offered in a very small package, these are a cost-effective A complete range of products from 64Kb to 64Mb,
and flexible solutions for the storage of system and user including UV and OTP versions, available in 3V and 5V
parameters. versions.
Used by the major set-top box manufacturers, these
devices are easily upgradeable to higher densities. ST’s FlexibleROM™ family
complete range includes 1Kb to 1Mb products supporting A new one-time programmable (OTP) family based on
I2C bus (most popular choice), 1 to 256Kb products 0.15mm process technology. With a portfolio covering
supporting SPI bus and 1 to 16Kb products with densities from 16 to 128Mb, it is the ideal solution for
MICROWIRE® bus, with supply voltages from 1.8 to 5.5V. set-top boxes, once the code is frozen.
ST custom solutions also offer the opportunity to
customize the interface and associated protocol, the logic
circuitry, the access control and the memory partitioning.
 STMicroelectronics offers a
Standard ICs and discrete solutions
ST’s standard product range consists of a broad
range of devices, from commodity products to
innovative devices such as application specific
standard products (ASSPs), designed specifically
to meet the requirements of key driving
applications such as set-top box.

Audio/video
ST offers a range of high-speed, low-power Op-Amps designed for high-quality audio/video signal processing, as well as a
complete range of ESD clamping diodes for protection up to 15kV.

Function Features Part number

Output rail to rail 100Mhz – low supply voltage TSH7x – TSH8x

Low-power video operational amplifier
High speed: bandwidth 150MHz; slew rate 110V/µs TSH9x
ESDA5V3SC5, ESDA6V1-4BC6,
Connector line clamping protection +/-15kV ESD protection
ESDA6V1BC6, ESDA14V2L
Low-noise audio operational amplifier Rail to rail output TS97x
Low-power video operational amplifier CFA, 100Mhz, slew rate 450V/µs TSH11x
Stereo headphone amplifier 16-32 ohms, 110dB(A) signal noise ratio, high crosstalk immunity 100db TS482
Stereo headphone amplifier with standby mode 103dB(A) signal noise ratio, on/off click reduction circuitry 450V/µs, fix gain available TS486, TS487

OMEG
Data communication A
To meet the high-quality demands of signal amplification and conditioning, ST has introduced a complete range of
rail-to-rail operational amplifiers, which, with RS232 single-ended serial transmission, allows logic signals to meet the
Universa l en
power requirements of transmission lines. ST has also developed a technology known as IPAD (integrated passive and
active devices) – a range of devices which combine filtering, ESD protection and bus termination for the most demanding
of applications. Con r ter sume
Function Features Part number

Amplifier driver Rail to rail input/output TS922

Rail to rail output Micropower operational amplifier TS93X
2Dx/2Rx data rate 400kbps ± 15kV ESD protection ST202E Home s olutio
5Dx/3Rx data rate 300kbps ± 15kV ESD protection ST207E
Serial port RS232 transceiver 2Dx/2Rx data rate 400kbps ST232
3V 2Dx/2Rx data rate 250kbps ± 15kV ESD protection ST3232E
3V 5Dx/3Rx data rate 250kbps ± 15kV ESD protection ST3237E
IEEE1394 termination network Filter and ESD protection ST1394
Ethernet port/ADSL rail to rail protection +/-15kV ESD protection DALC208SC6
Downstream USBDF01/02W5
USB1.1 port termination and EMI filter
Upstream USBUF01/02W6

Modem line
To protect sensitive equipment from common electrical transients such as lightning-induced power surges, ST offers a wide
range of devices rated in compliance with international standards (ITU K20/K21, IEC950 and FCC Part 68) and featuring low
capacitance for high-speed applications. For hook switch applications, ST provides small signal bipolar transistors rated to 300V.

Function Features Part number

SMP100LC-270
Analog/ADSL modem lightning protection 50A and 100A surge suppressor (Trisil)
SMP50-270
STZTA42/A92
Modem line switch NPN or PNP bipolar transistors
MJD350/340
ADSL line driver Low-noise, VFA/CFA, GBP 130/160MHz, Iout 200/500mA TS612/3/5/6
 wide range of complementary devices
Low noise block
Designed for analog and digital satellite set-top box receivers, the LNBP families are
voltage regulators and interface ICs, specifically designed to provide power to the external
LNB down converter in an antenna, or to the multiswitch box with 13V/18V, 22kHz tone
signaling, and I2C bus standard interfacing.

Function Features Part number

Supply and control voltage regulator Dual input voltage accurate 22kHz tone oscillator LNBP20/10
(parallel interface) LNB short circuit protection and diagnostic LNBK20/10
Supply and control voltage regulator DC/DC controller for single 12V supply accurate 22kHz tone
LNBP21/LNBS21
with step-up converter and I2C oscillator LNB short circuit protection and diagnostic
Dual supply and control for dual tuner applications
Complete interface between two LNBs with I2C bus LNB221
with step-up converters and I2C
DC/DC controller for single 12V supply accurate 22kHz tone
Supply and control voltage regulator
oscilator LNB short circuit protection and diagnostic with LNBH21
with step-up converter and I2C
semi low-drop post regulator for lower-power dissipation
SM15T12A
Power supply protection Protection against electrical overstress (IEC61000-4-5)
1.5KE12A

Power supply
A Most set-top boxes require up to 5 different voltages. The topology of power supplies which
meet this requirement are either flyback converters for power in the range from 3 to
100W, or forward converters. ST’s wide range of products is dedicated to power
ngine supplies which include our smart VIPer family, MOSFETs, line regulators, DC-DC
converters, voltage referencing, Schottky diodes and ultrafast rectifiers which meet with
all power supply requirements.
s
rminal

Function Features Part number

ons Quasi resonant controller Low EMI low quiescent current L6565
Automatic burst mode operation in stand-by mode enables compliance
VIPer22A, VIPer32, VIPer53,
Off-line SMPS smart primary IC with the standby efficiency norms, low stand-by current, integrated
VIPer50/A, VIPer100/A
start-up supply, built-in protections
MOSFET technology providing Low RDS(on)
STxxNKxxZ
high performance at optimized cost Minimised gate charge and low capacitance for fast switching
Secondary rectification 15V to 150V Schottky diodes with
STPSxxx
2.5 to 24V output and DC/DC optimized forward and reverse characteristics
Secondary rectification High efficiency 200 to 400V ultrafast diodes
STTHxxx
12 to 48V output with optimized forward and reverse characteristics
600V Turbo2 diodes with several trade-offs available
Boost diode 3 and 5A for PFC STTHxx06
for forward and reverse characteristics
Transil and blocking diode in one package
Integrated MOSFET snubber PKC-136
for MOSFET protection in fly-back SMPS
Programmable voltage reference 2.52V Vref, 2% and 1% voltage precision TL431
Low voltage adjustable shunt reference 1.24V Vref, 2% and 0.5% voltage precision TS431
LD29300, LD1117, L4931
Very low-drop voltage regulator
Post regulation KF/LF series
Dual LDO voltage regulator
ST2LO5xxyy
 Summary
STMicroelectronics has a full range of front-end and back-end products to serve all levels of satellite,
terrestrial, cable, ADSL and IP set-top boxes. These products are integrated into production ready reference
designs that allow customers quick time to market.

Development and functionality

The ST roadmap and series of reference platforms allows you to develop
a range of set-top boxes, starting from the basic and adding functionality
for PVR and DVD streaming, but also allowing you to reuse a
significant amount of your valuable software code base.

STAPI
The hardware reference designs are complemented by the established low level driver set, STAPI. This allows
third party software houses to port either proprietary middleware application layers or open standard
applications such as MHP and MHEG directly on to ST reference platforms. ST has worked with many third
parties to be able to offer complete solutions while continuously reducing time to market.

Advanced process technology

Implemented with the most advanced digital silicon process technology available and meeting the need for
even smaller IC geometry, our chipsets’ cost/performance ratio allows the set-top box market to meet its very
low cost requirements for box materials and to rapidly grow in both the operator controlled and retail markets.
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