Adobe AIR 2.5 for TV ported and certified
on ST's STB SoC IC STi7108
ST Microelectronics has announced the successful porting,
and certification, of Adobe AIR 2.5 for TV on its SoC platform
for advanced and interactive high-definition Set Top Boxes
(STB). The Adobe AIR software is a key component of the
Adobe Flash Platform and enables OEMs, ODMs,application
and service developers to create and build rich internet
applications, games and deploy interactive high-definition
video for embedded devices and systems, in particular set-top
boxes and TVs. The Adobe Flash Platform employs the hardware
available on the STi7108 to process high-definition audio/video
up to 1080p HD allowing service providers to deliver HD
streaming services using industry standard codecs such as
Dolby AAC audio and H.264 video.
ST's latest STi7108-based STB reference design has been
successfully verified by Adobe. In addition to Adobe AIR,
ST has also successfully ported Adobe Flash technology for
the Digital Home to its STi7105 decoder based platform for
entry-level and mid-range HDTV set-top boxes.
ST says the new STi7108 Adobe-certified reference design
from ST will enable its customers to build upon the platform
with minimal development costs, using Adobe software tools
to develop ActionScript 3-based applications for TVs, including
advanced user interfaces, gaming and high-definition audio/video
streaming applications.
"The support for Adobe's Flash and AIR for TV software
technologies for ST's hardware-accelerated and highly robust
platforms for next-generation Internet-connected set-top-boxes
and integrated TVs propels ST to the vanguard of the ongoing
home-entertainment revolution," said Laurent Remont,
General Manager, Connected Home Division, Home Entertainment
and Displays Group, STMicroelectronics. "ST's STi7108
set-top box and Freeman TV platforms are equipped to deliver
the performance and low-power requirements for world-class
smart consumer products that meet consumers' growing expectations
for rich Internet applications with advanced user interfaces
and fast access to a wealth of multimedia content."
"ST's implementation enables a scalable solution that
will trigger consumers to enjoy rich, premium content on
their TV's that goes beyond television programming,"
said Jennifer Carr, senior director, Business Development
at Adobe. "With support for Flash Access as the leading
content-protection solution, content owners and distributors
have another way to safely distribute their premium content
to their customers."
Adobe AIR for the STi7108 set-top-box reference design
is available now for evaluation and development at world-leading
consumer manufacturers.
The key features of STi7108:
Has dual CPU host processors linked to a 256K L2 cache providing
up to 3000 DMIPS performance.
A 3D graphics engine supports 3D Electronic Program Guide
(EPG)
Features Ethernet, USB, PCIe and e-SATA interfaces to connect
Internet devices, DVR storage or external Flash or hard-disk
(HDD) drives.
Utilizes the ARM Mali-400 graphics processor to deliver
3D
Can decode video in industry-standard formats, including
H.264, MVC, MPEG2, VC-1 or WMV9 Internet video, and MPEG4
part 2, up to high-definition resolutions 1080p 50/60 simultaneously
with 1080i/720p picture-in-picture or mosaic formats.
Has flexible memory-interface options offering dual 32/16-bit
LMI DDR2/ DDR3 at 1066MHz.
Provides inputs for up to six transport streams, and provides
full-resolution HD 3DTV over HDMI 1.4 with HDCP copy protection.
Includes DRM support that can be combined to conventional
CA technologies.
Support for content sharing, according to the Digital Living
Network Alliance (DLNA) specification, will also allow use
in next-generation HD media players and OTT (Over-The-Top)
set-top boxes.