Decoder chip supports set-top box

ST's STi7100 single-chip HDTV decoder technology is helping Gradiente launch a set-top box in Brazil in time for the launch of digital TV broadcasts.

Gradiente's DHD800 high-definition (HD) set-top box is based on ST's STi7100 single-chip HDTV decoder technology.

Digital terrestrial TV broadcasts in high definition are due to start on 2nd December, 2007 in Sao Paulo, with other major Brazilian cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba to follow in 2008.

With an estimated 60 million households in Brazil, the emerging digital STB market is poised for rapid expansion following the launch of SBTVD broadcasting, with at least half a million STBs expected to retail in 2008.

"Digital terrestrial TV will bring consumers more channels and better sound and picture quality through their aerials and the STi7100 platform, with its high level of integration, was the natural choice for our new set-top box product families", said Moris Arditti, Vice President of Business Development for Gradiente.

"We are proud that Gradiente, working with the local ST's engineers, has developed a product that will be available in volume for Christmas 2007, ready for Brazil's launch of the new digital terrestrial TV broadcasts".

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