SET TOP BOX
Nexus has developed a StrongARM based Set-top box capable of handling both MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 and multiple audio channels.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
| CPU | Digital Semiconductor StrongARM SA-110 (233MHz) |
| MEMORY | 16/32MB EDO DRAM SIMM, 1-4Mbit EPROM |
| DMA | All network, computer audio/video, and MPEG data is transferred to/from memory by DMA to provide minimise CPU load |
| VIDEO | 768 x 576 pixels maximum (16bpp), PAL or NTSC, Composite (RCA phono) and S-Video (4 pin mini-DIN) outputs. Variable transparent mixing of computer and MPEG decoder video. |
| MPEG DECODER | C-Cube ZiVA-DS, MPEG-1/2 system/program/elementary stream video and audio decoding. MPEG-2 transport/ elementary stream decoding alternate option. |
| AUDIO (ANALOG) | Stereo audio from MPEG decoder, Stereo computer audio (4 x RCA phono). Mixing of MPEG and computer audio. |
| AUDIO (DIGITAL) | IEC-958 from MPEG decoder - Stereo or Dolby Digitalā (RCA phono) |
| NETWORK | ASH 16Mbit (RJ-45) (provision for ADSL or cable modem as alternatives) |
| SERIAL | Up to 115kpbs (DB9) |
| PARALLEL | EPP capable bi-directional port |
| SATELITE UNIT | LCD message display, ISO 7816 smart card reader, IR remote transceivers, software controlled LED indicators. Connected to main unit via captive cable terminated in 8 pin mini-DIN. |
| REMOTE CTRL | IR keyboard and simple VCR style handset |
| POWER SUPPLY | External, power consumption approx. 15W |
| PHYSICAL | Main PCB 233.4mm W x 220mm D x 30mm H |
© 2002 Nexus Electronics Ltd