The reference hardware module can either be used in LCD-based or CRT-based DTVs. The reference TV application software complies with the ATSC broadcast standards.

The SupraHD 660 DTV System IC decodes standarddefinition and high-definition content. This IC is highly integrated, consisting of a MPEG-2 HD decoder, NTSC video decoder, HDMI interface, IEEE-1394 interface, high-performance CPU, powerful graphics engine, video scalar, video enhancement, LVDS driver and other peripherals necessary for building an integrated DTV. The reference hardware module accepts composite (CVBS), S-video (Y/C), and component (YPbPr) inputs, and more advanced interfaces,such as HDMI from newer DVD players and IEEE-1394 from digital video recorders. It also accepts VGA input from a personal computer.

The reference hardware module output interfaces can directly drive an LCD panel or a CRT TV. Other outputs include L/R audio for its internal speakers and SPDIF for multi-channel output to an external audio receiver.

The reference TV application supports the basic functionalities required for a DTV, such as an ATSC/NTSC software stack,Electronic Program Guide (EPG), closed-caption decoding, parental control, basic audio control (i.e. bass, treble, balance), and basic video control (i.e. contrast, brightness, color). For ease of onnectivity to external devices, such as digital video recorders, the IEEE-1394 software stack is also bundled with the software package.

Key Hardware Features