operating systems.
Intel says the STB reference design enables low-cost solutions delivering IP-based video-on-demand and allows service providers to add capabilities such as voice over IP and residential gateway/access functions. The design is also said to be suitable for applications such as networked digital media recorders and personal video recorders.
The design is based on a compact (6.7 x 6.7 in.) single-board computer which includes the following features . . .
- Low Voltage or Ultra Low Voltage Intel Celeron processor -- up to 866MHz CPU clock rate
- 168-pin DIMM memory slot for 64 to 512MB of SDRAM
- TV output: composite video, S-Video, DVI display port, NTSC, PAL, Component video (option)
- Audio: left/right output, SPDIF, RCA and Toslink
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (on RJ45)
- Two USB 1.1 ports on external inteface connectors; two additional USB 1.1 ports on internal header connectors
- Infrared receiver for remote control or keyboard
- Two optional Mini-PCI module connectors (on back of board)
- Optional low-profile PCI expansion slot
- Two IDE drive interfaces
- DVD-ROM (IPV500 only): standard full size; DVD R/W optional.
Here are photos of the STB single-board computer (click each to enlarge) . . .
A block diagram showing the functions that are on the board is available
here.
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