Date: 27/08/2010

New TV SoC IC for 1080p HD iDTVs from STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics has unveiled the FLI7525 TV System-on-Chip (SoC) IC providing 3DTV support and advanced 120Hz MEMC (motion estimation, motion compensation). The FLI7525 belongs to ST's new Freeman Premier series of SoCs. This IC is designed for 1080p full-high-definition (FHD) integrated Digital TVs (iDTVs) and enables new mid-range, 3DTV-enabled, 120Hz Internet TVs.

The FLI7525 is compliant with HDMI v1.4a and its required 3DTV formats. This IC also includes 2D to 3D conversion with its judder reduction technology and depth control for video and on-screen displays.

The FLI7525 offers H.264/MPEG audio/video decoding. This SoC chip also provides full support for broadband-Internet iDTV functionality and expanded graphics capabilities, enabling compelling services and new premium-content business models.

The FLI7525 is pin and software compatible with the FLI7510, which was introduced at CES 2010.

"The new FLI7525 integrates all of the key technologies required by TV manufacturers for next-generation iDTVs," said Luigi Mantellassi, General Manager of ST's TV and Monitor Division. "As Hollywood accelerates the creation of 3D content and consumers embrace it as more enriching entertainment, it becomes vital to offer more affordable 3DTV-capable TVs to fuel the growth of this segment. Offering unprecedented 3DTV-on-a-chip capabilities, the FLI7525 delivers a smooth and seamless 3D experience, regardless of whether the content is originally 2D or 3D."

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