Hathway's new set-top boxes to use ICs from ST Microelectronics

India's leading cable TV service provider Hathway has selected ST Microelectronics’ set-top box SoC chip to power two of its latest high-definition (HD) set-top boxes. ST’s STiH273 (Palma) is used in Hathway’s newest HD entry-level set-top box and the STi7141 is used in Multi-Tuner HD DVR set-top box. STiH273 is manufactured in 40nm process technology to integrate more number of features, so that cable operators can take advantage of lower-cost memories, and meet the latest low-power objectives. The STiH273 integrates a field-proven and widely deployed DVB-C demodulator and it has been optimized to work with high-performance external CAN and silicon tuners to meet the stringent RF-performance requirements of the Indian Cable networks. The STiH273 also delivers high-quality Faroudja video, 3DTV support, connectivity, and advanced security schemes with all the latest CAS (Conditional Access System) support, such as NSK2. The STi7141 enhances higher level of user interactivity in set-top boxes and enables fine blending of Internet and traditional cable content. The STi7141 supports the latest HD broadcast standards including MPEG4/H.264/VC1 decoding and integrates a DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem. The DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 2.0 cable modem technology enables always-on Internet connection and supports IP-based interactive TV and Internet telephone services. ST’s DOCSIS 2.0-compliant ...