Date: 30/10/2009

SoC with DisplayPort 1.1a and HDMI 1.3 from ST Micro for digital displays

ST Micro has announced that its integration of a DisplayPort 1.1a and HDMI 1.3 receiver to support high-definition sources, such as Blu-Ray, while providing analog-video and audio connectivity. The new STDP8028 SoC from ST is designed for multimedia monitors and emerging digital display applications and features such as Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-By-Picture (PBP).

ST claims, the STDP8028 delivers the high functionality and video-quality features, and also boasts high integration of various interfaces, making it suitable for large public-display monitors and better-quality home audio/visual equipment.

DisplayPort, the open digital-interface standard for displays developed by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association), enables high-bandwidth audio-video signal transmission using few signal lines than conventional display interfaces used in multimedia-monitor applications.

The STDP8028 handles video and computer graphics inputs up to WUXGA resolutions. The STDP8028 feature set, high level of integration, and implemented technologies for color management, scaling, video processing (Faroudja DCDi Cinema), and audio processing makes it suitable for a high-quality, cost-effective, integrated multimedia monitor solution.

Package:
STDP8028: 409-ball HSBGA package
Availability: Now

For more details visit www.st.com

Editorial product rating: Average Plus