Sagemcom Integrates ST's STi7108 SoCs for its High-end STBs

STMicroelectronics STi7108 System-on-Chip (SoC) is powering Sagemcom’s latest high-end STBs, delivering increased flexibility for TV service providers and a richer viewing experience for end users. The STi7108 SoC is aimed at hybrid broadcast/IPTV STBs and integrates a high-performance host processor, dedicated 3D graphics, a hard-disk interface for PVR capability, and Ethernet and USB connections, allowing users to connect equipment such as personal media storage or digital cameras. The chip’s ARM-based 3D-graphics engine supports the latest generations of user interfaces and 3D Electronic Program Guide (EPG), as well as advanced web content and high-performance gaming.

"Leading worldwide TV operators trust us for set-top boxes that provide great value and enable them to deliver innovative features and services to consumers," said Olivier Taravel, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Digital Set-Top Box Business Unit, Sagemcom. "The unprecedented processor performance, 3D graphics and flexible connectivity of the STi7108 are powerful assets for our high-end STB strategy, supporting smooth viewing and browsing experiences with value-added features."

"In the STi7108, ST has delivered the world’s most advanced high-definition set-top-box chip to date, and the first in the market to combine 3D graphics, Ethernet, USB and e-SATA interfaces to connect Internet devices, DVR storage, external Flash or hard-disk drives," said Philippe Lambinet, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Home Entertainment and Displays Group, STMicroelectronics. "The use of the STi7108 SoC by a home-entertainment leader such as Sagemcom is very significant endorsement for ST’s leading-edge consumer technology. Sagemcom’s powerful new 3D TV set-top boxes will enable operators to create value-added multimedia features and services to differentiate their products in the marketplace."

Production availability of the STi7108 will commence from the fourth quarter of 2010. Sagemcom, already selected by a major TV operator for this next-generation platform based on this new SoC, will start its deployment mid 2011.

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