Innovative System-on-Chip from STMicroelectronics Simplifies Multimedia Monitor Design and Enhances Viewing Experiences for Consumers

Innovative System-on-Chip from STMicroelectronics Simplifies Multimedia
Monitor Design and Enhances Viewing Experiences for Consumers
Highly integrated SoC integrates ST's Faroudja® technologies for
multi-function full-high-definition, delivering home-theater levels of image
quality

GENEVA, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a
world leader in consumer ICs, is the first to combine a DisplayPort 1.1a and
HDMI 1.3 receiver to support full-high-definition sources, such as Blu-Ray,
while providing comprehensive analog-video and audio connectivity. The new
STDP8028 SoC from ST simplifies the design of high-end Full-HD multimedia
displays with its unique integration of video inputs, advanced video quality
and usability features such as Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-By-Picture
(PBP). The SoC is being designed into multi-function monitors and public
displays by leading OEMs around the world.

While many chips targeting the multimedia monitor segment offer limited
image-quality functions and interface choices, the STDP8028 delivers the
highest functionality and comprehensive video-quality features, In addition,
it also boasts the highest integration of various interfaces, making it
suitable for large public-display monitors as well as superior-quality home
audio/visual equipment.

The STDP8208 is DisplayPort 1.1a certified. DisplayPort, the open
digital-interface standard for displays developed by VESA (Video Electronics
Standards Association), enables high-bandwidth audio-video signal transmission
using fewer signal lines than conventional display interfaces used in
multimedia-monitor applications.

The device's integrated features include: multi-standard worldwide 3D video
decoders for both standard- and high-definition inputs over CVBS, S-Video, and
Component inputs; advanced Faroudja DCDi Cinema® technology to deliver
high-performance; a high-quality video experience; and multi-standard digital
audio decoders. In addition, the device's Game-Mode Support enables crisp
graphics for gaming applications by maintaining less than one frame of delay.

Maximizing the value of its broad multimedia compatibility, the new SoC
ensures high picture quality from various video sources by supporting Faroudja
RealColor® technology and extended color gamut mapping support. Faroudja
RealColor supports Adaptive Contrast Control II (ACC II) and Active Color
Management-3D (ACM-3D), leading to exceptional video quality. This level of
video quality technology, only previously seen on Faroudja Home Theater
Systems, is now available in a single-chip solution.

Faroudja DCDi Cinema supports advanced format conversion up to 1080p
resolution with pixel-based MADi (Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing).
Implementing this MADi performance, the areas of an image that are not moving
will be fully static (flicker free) and moving objects will have smooth edges.

The STDP8028 is in volume production and is available in a 409-ball HSBGA
package.

About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of
electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions. ST aims to
be the undisputed leader in multimedia convergence and power applications
leveraging its vast array of technologies, design expertise and combination of
intellectual property portfolio, strategic partnerships and manufacturing
strength. In 2008, the Company's net revenues were $9.84 billion. Further
information on ST can be found at www.st.com.

SOURCE STMicroelectronics

Michael Markowitz of STMicroelectronics, +1-212-821-8959,
michael.markowitz@st.com