STMicroelectronics Drives System-on-Chip Strategy Supporting GENIVI® Open-Source Platform for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems
Successful registration of GENIVI compliant software stack for STiH416 points to
future multimedia SoCs targeting advanced connected-car applications
Geneva, September 30, 2013 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applications and a core member of the GENIVI(®) Alliance supporting the GENIVI
open-source platform for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems, has successfully
registered software stack for its flagship video-processor System-on-Chip (SoC)
as compliant with the latest GENIVI specification.
The GENIVI platform brings together approved software modules as middleware that
supports core IVI-system functions such as telephony, audio routing,
Bluetooth(®) connectivity, and interfaces to items like sensors, cameras and
user controls. This approach, which employs open-source Linux-based software
selected by the GENIVI Alliance to meet advanced IVI requirements, enables OEMs
and Tier-1s to produce IVI systems cost-effectively and quickly introduce
innovative new products.
By proving that its STiH416 high-performance multimedia SoC can host ST's IVI-
SDK GENIVI compliant software stack, ST is advancing its IVI SoC roadmap towards
production of a fully automotive-qualified SoC family. Customers using such SoCs
will be able to create applications offering differentiated functionality and
user-interface features for a variety of automotive markets.
"The GENIVI specification is rapidly evolving and it will ultimately ensure in-
vehicle infotainment systems can develop quickly and address the broadest
possible range of applications for the benefit of OEMs and vehicle users," said
Marco Carilli, Director of Software & Applications, IVI Business Unit, Unified
Platform Division, ST's Digital Convergence Group. "The GENIVI compliant
software stack for STiH416 proves the ability of our system-on-chip architecture
to deliver instant response and seamless multi-screen experiences. These
features are key to providing safe and reliable driver assistance as well as the
same high-quality experiences available in today's connected homes."
ST's IVI SoC roadmap is set to combine the advantages of the Company's high-
performance multimedia and connectivity system-on-chip IP, processes and
infrastructure for producing automotive-qualified ICs, and established presence
within the automotive supply chain.
ST's STiH416 SoC is an advanced HD AVC processor with support for High-
Definition H.264/VC-1/AVS/MPEG2 video and 3D graphics acceleration. It features
a powerful ARM(®) Cortex(TM) application processor, plus dedicated multimedia
processing engine, quad-core graphics processor, audio DSP, and connectivity
such as multiple Ethernet, HDMI and USB2.0, plus audio/TV outputs. Also offering
outstanding power efficiency and dedicated hardware-based security features, the
STiH416 provides ample resources to host the GENIVI stacks and support unique
customer IVI applications.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the
spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2012, the Company's net revenues were $8.49 billion. Further information on
ST can be found at www.st.com.
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ST Orly SoC GENIVI compliant:
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