INFOMIR was on the CSTB 2015.
And they told interesting news:
The MAG 250 has a slower 450 MHz CPU, the MAG 254 a 650 MHz CPU, we all know it.
Is this new MAG 257 only cheaper, or also faster and has some more nice features?
Let us look on the new CPU STiH 301:
Key Features
Single-core ARM®applications CPU delivering up to 3750 DMIPS
Integrated ARM® Mali GPU for high-performance 3D graphics
HEVC full HD video decoding combined with Faroudja®video processing technology
Advanced security engine supporting all popular CAS and DRM, to protect premium media content
Wide connectivity, including USB 3.0, PCI-e, SATA and fast Ethernet
Dedicated interfaces to a large range of companion front-end solutions: satellite, cable and terrestrial and WiFi devices
28 nm process technology chip
BGA 19 x 19 mm package
And let us take another look to the CPU of MAG 254, the STi Н207 and the CPU from MAG250, the Sti7105:
Key Features
ST40 applications CPU with 256 KB L2 cache
32-bit LMI supporting DDR3
Decoding of H264, MPEG2, VC-1 and AVS HD video streams
Decoding of 1080p60 AVC, dual HD AVC and MVC SHP video streams
3DTV decoding and display compatible with HDMI 1.4b
Extensive connectivity (2 × USB 2.0 ports; Ethernet MII/RMII/TMII port; SD/MMC card port; eSATA port; PCIe)
Secure booting from SLC NAND Flash or Serial NOR Flash; eMMC booting option
Low-power process and architecture
Integrated low-power standby controller
High-quality video resizing and de-interlacing
Integrated Ethernet PHY
Key Features
Advanced high definition video decoding (H264/VC-1/MPEG2)
Advanced standard definition video decoding (H264/VC-1/MPEG2/AVS)
Advanced multi-channel audio decoding (MPEG 1, 2, MP3, DD/DD+, AAC/AAC+, WMA9/WMA9pro)
Linux, Windows CE and OS21 compatible ST40 applications CPU (450 MHz)
32-bit DDR1/DDR2 compatible local memory interface
Multi-stream, DVR capable transport stream processing
Extensive connectivity (dual USB hosts, e-SATA, ethernet MAC/MII/RMII, MPX, and PCI)
Advance security and DRM support including SVP, MS-DRM and DTCP-IP
DVD data decryption
STi7105
Low cost advanced HD decoding IC for STB and iDTV
STiH207
Advanced dual HD AVC processor with integrated low power standby Controller
STiH301
ARM Cortex-based hybrid set-top box platform
What can we expect from the new MAG 257?
One or two USB 3.0 ports?
Faster CPU?
Hopefully compatible with our LINUX boxes!
Manfred
Code:
http://www.infomir.eu/eng/press-center/news/103-moscow_cstb2015/
And they told interesting news:
Apart from the Set-Top Boxes already available for purchase on the market, Infomir presented a few of its newest models that will enter mass production at the end of the second / beginning of the third trimester 2015. Namely the cost effective MAG257 Set-Top Box on the new STiH301 processor, and the premium class MAG350 – IPTV/OTT Set-Top Box that supports HEVC technology.
The MAG 250 has a slower 450 MHz CPU, the MAG 254 a 650 MHz CPU, we all know it.
Is this new MAG 257 only cheaper, or also faster and has some more nice features?
Let us look on the new CPU STiH 301:
Code:
http://www.st.com/web/catalog/mmc/FM131/SC999/SS1628/PF260314
Key Features
Single-core ARM®applications CPU delivering up to 3750 DMIPS
Integrated ARM® Mali GPU for high-performance 3D graphics
HEVC full HD video decoding combined with Faroudja®video processing technology
Advanced security engine supporting all popular CAS and DRM, to protect premium media content
Wide connectivity, including USB 3.0, PCI-e, SATA and fast Ethernet
Dedicated interfaces to a large range of companion front-end solutions: satellite, cable and terrestrial and WiFi devices
28 nm process technology chip
BGA 19 x 19 mm package
And let us take another look to the CPU of MAG 254, the STi Н207 and the CPU from MAG250, the Sti7105:
Code:
http://www.st.com/web/catalog/mmc/FM131/SC999/SS1629/PF252588
Key Features
ST40 applications CPU with 256 KB L2 cache
32-bit LMI supporting DDR3
Decoding of H264, MPEG2, VC-1 and AVS HD video streams
Decoding of 1080p60 AVC, dual HD AVC and MVC SHP video streams
3DTV decoding and display compatible with HDMI 1.4b
Extensive connectivity (2 × USB 2.0 ports; Ethernet MII/RMII/TMII port; SD/MMC card port; eSATA port; PCIe)
Secure booting from SLC NAND Flash or Serial NOR Flash; eMMC booting option
Low-power process and architecture
Integrated low-power standby controller
High-quality video resizing and de-interlacing
Integrated Ethernet PHY
Code:
http://www.st.com/web/catalog/mmc/FM131/SC999/SS1629/PF252588
Key Features
Advanced high definition video decoding (H264/VC-1/MPEG2)
Advanced standard definition video decoding (H264/VC-1/MPEG2/AVS)
Advanced multi-channel audio decoding (MPEG 1, 2, MP3, DD/DD+, AAC/AAC+, WMA9/WMA9pro)
Linux, Windows CE and OS21 compatible ST40 applications CPU (450 MHz)
32-bit DDR1/DDR2 compatible local memory interface
Multi-stream, DVR capable transport stream processing
Extensive connectivity (dual USB hosts, e-SATA, ethernet MAC/MII/RMII, MPX, and PCI)
Advance security and DRM support including SVP, MS-DRM and DTCP-IP
DVD data decryption
STi7105
Low cost advanced HD decoding IC for STB and iDTV
STiH207
Advanced dual HD AVC processor with integrated low power standby Controller
STiH301
ARM Cortex-based hybrid set-top box platform
What can we expect from the new MAG 257?
One or two USB 3.0 ports?
Faster CPU?
Hopefully compatible with our LINUX boxes!
Manfred
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