Germany’s ABOX42 will unveil its new smart STB platform M40, developed for advanced operator projects worldwide.
Based on Broadcom’s latest Ultra HD high performance 10,000 DMIPS system-on-a-chip BCM7251S, it combines processing power and speed for decoding of HEVC up to 4K video, with up to 60 frames per second.
The M40 STB platform also includes fast WIFI as an option, supports built-in Bluetooth 4.0 and RF for hybrid remote controls and support of home control systems via Zigbee/Thread standard.
On the software side, it includes ABOX42 SmartSDK middleware and development environment.
The SmartSDK supports an ultra-fast HTML5 browser based user interface and application environments including HbbTV. All major streaming formats for OTT, IPTV and DVB are supported.
The M40 Smart STB-series is available in various configurations to support different network environments.
According to Matthias Greve, CEO of ABOX42, “the M40-series is the most powerful Smart STB we ever built and it can be quickly integrated into existing environments.
“For the first time it is possible for an operator to mix different hardware models and generations in one service offering due to the compatibility of the device, which we provide via our unique SmartSDK. So an operator can have a clear upgrade path to 4K/UHD in his exiting network, based on a fully compatible software stack.”
Stuart Thomson, Broadcom senior director of marketing, Broadband Communications Group, added: “We are happy that ABOX42 decided to integrate our latest high performance Ultra HD solution BCM7251S.
“As consumer interest in Ultra HD continues to grow, the BCM7251S offers a unique feature set Ultra HD to power the next generation of STBs for the operator market”.
The M40 will be demonstrated on the ABOX42 booth J13 in Hall 14 during IBC.
