ST STi5517 User Manual
Low-cost set-top box decoder
DESCRIPTION
STMicroelectronics has devel oped two devices
for low cost cable, s atellite a nd terrestr ial STBs.
The STi5516 and STi5517 integrate more core
STB functions into a single device than ever
before, offering STB manufacturers the
opportunity to build cost-effective solutions
powered by devices from the leading suppli er of
MPEG-2 ICs.
Used with ST’s establishe d dem odulator devices ,
the STi5516 and STi5517 form a complete chipset
for low-cost STBs across all application areas.
The STi5517 contains additional advanced
features: it supports RGB16 graphics (with antiflicker filtering) as an alternative image format for
the OSD plane. With an integrated highperformance DMA engine, it is ideal for
applications requiring high-resolution graphics.
The STi5517 has built-in D1 and PCM input
interfaces to allow the IC to be used in applications
requiring legacy analog support.
Figure 2. Typical Pay TV application with Modem Return Channel
A common programme guide can then be used for
both digital and analog servi ces.
The ST i5517 has enhanced security features t o
help protect the integrity of set-top bo xes against
piracy.
Figure 1. Package: PB GA 35 x 35 (388)
STi5517
DATA BRIEF
October 2004
STV0399
QPSK ZIF
STV0360
COFDM
STV0297
STV0396
QAM-DOCSIS
STV2310
D1
DDEC
MPEG/dolby
digital 2-channels
or
MAFE
STi5517
RGB
RS232
CVBS/YC
Flash
EEPROM
SDRAM
Smartcard
IR Tx/Rx
VCR
Rev. 1
1/3
STI5517
FEATURES
■ 180 MHz 32-bit ST20 CPU
– 8 Kbytes internal SRAM, 8 Kbytes of I-cache
and 8 Kbytes of D-cache
■ Integrated transport demultiplexer
– DES, DVB and ICAM descramblers
– Support for more than 48 PID slots
■ MPEG-2 MP@ML video decoder
– Fully programmable horizontal and vertical
SRCs
■ Audio features
– MPEG-1 layers I/II decoding (MP3 option)
–Dolby Digital 5.1 down-mixed to 2 channels
–DolbyPro Logic compatible
–SRS TruSurround virtual surround sound
– PCM audio input
■ Integrated audio DACs
■ Graphics/display
– 5 display planes (background, video, still,
OSD and cursor)
– 2, 4 and 8 bpp CLUT graphics
– RGB16 graphics
PART NUMBERING
■ PAL/NTSC/SECAM video encoder
– RGB, CVBS, Y/C and YUV outputs with
10-bit DACs
– Encoding of CGMS, teletext, WSS, VPS,
closed caption
– Macrovision 7.01 copy protection
■ Interfaces
– D1 input
– POD and dual DVB comm on interface
– 5 ASCs (UARTs) with Tx and Rx FIF Os
– 6 x 8-bit banks of parallel I/O
– 2 smartcard interfaces and clock generators
– 4 PWM channels
– Multichannel IR transmitter/receiver
– Low power/RTC/watchdog controller
■ Package PBGA 35 x 35 (388)
Table 1. Order codes
Part Number Descri pti on
STi5517ZUA Development version, all options
STi5517AUA Basic DVB
REVISION HISTORY
Table 2. Revision histo ry
Date Revision Description of Changes
October-2004 1 First issue
2/3
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