Date: 08/09/2010

TV SoC from ST for 3D TV and 3D graphics

STMicroelectronics has introduced a new TV System-on-Chip (SoC) offering the integrated 3D graphics accelerator (OpenGL-ES 2.0 and OpenVG 1.1 compliant), enabling next-generation Internet TV services, exciting user interfaces and casual gaming.

ST's FLI7540 represents the 'Freeman Ultra' line of products, powers high-performance TVs. The FLI7540 delivers 1700+ DMIPS CPU with 256 kbytes of Level 2 cache, security dedicated for advanced middleware/Internet TV applications, and is compatible with worldwide digital terrestrial television (DTT) standards.

ST has also introduced a new high-quality Faroudja video-enhancement IC that reduces TV power consumption and boosts video quality for LED TVs while offering 2D/3DTV expierience. The FLI2520 'Diamond'" video-enhancement IC delivers the 2D/3D at 200/240Hz with MCTi[1] motion judder and blur reduction, plus 240Hz LED backlight adaptive local dimming and 480Hz backlight scanning for motion-blur reduction.

The FLI2520 offers royalty-free VESA interconnect standard iDP (internal DisplayPort) output to the panel timing controller and is software compatible with other products in the Freeman product line

"Our TV customers demand powerful solutions to meet the requirements in next-generation products to support extensive processing for the enhanced Internet TV and 3D video experiences," said Luigi Mantellassi, General Manager of ST's TV and Monitor Division. "The Freeman and Diamond family of TV products offer TV manufactures a solid foundation to quickly design a portfolio of compatible, high-value TV models with compelling step-up features and price points. In addition, Freeman's Internet TV, security engine, 3D graphics, and flexible software framework enable exciting new business models for both TV manufacturers and retailers, while consumers enjoy unprecedented, instant access to large vaults of content."

Availability: Now in samples to qualified customers

For more information visit: www.st.com.