STMicroelectronics' ST40GX1 Supported by Windows CE 3.0.Business & Technology Editors GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2001 STMicroelectronics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscope) A microscope that can image down to the atomic level. An STM uses a piezoelectric tube with a tiny sharp tip at the end that is moved within nanometers of the object being sampled. ) announced today that the ST40GX1, the 32-bit microprocessor with 2D graphics and audio processing, is fully supported by Microsoft Windows CE 3.0. Windows CE support for the ST40GX1 enables OEMs to build high performance digital set-top boxes and other consumer Windows Powered devices. Coupled with ST's STi5514 set-top box decoder, the ST40GX1 processor with Windows CE support provides an ideal platform for developments based on Microsoft TV Advanced. Consumers will also benefit from the wide selection of Windows CE-based applications powered by high-performance semiconductors such as the ST40GX1. The ST40GX1 incorporates the ST40, a 32-bit RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. core developed by ST and based on the SH4 architecture from SuperH. The ST40 core has a compact 16-bit instruction set, 8K/16K Cache and includes a 64-bit FPU (Floating Point Unit) A computer circuit that handles floating point operations. FPU - floating-point unit . ST used its expertise in SoC technology to integrate the ST40 core with key system peripherals to provide a high-performance and low-cost semiconductor device for the digital consumer market. The ST40GX1 incorporates a five-channel GPDMA as well as the high-bandwidth SuperHyway internal interconnect, support for PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). , USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and MPX MPX - Multiplexor Channel busses, peripherals such as digital video inputs, audio PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. and smart card, 2D graphics with blitter and programmable DENC outputs. Additionally, the ST40GX1 integrates an advanced GAMMA graphics cell with multiple display planes, two video input streams, as well as audio functionality and a glue-less interface to the STi5514 set-top box decoder. Microsoft Windows CE 3.0 represents a major milestone for embedded developers. Delivering the richest set of technology available on the market today, Windows CE 3.0 enables developers to build rich, mobile embedded devices that demand dynamic applications and Internet services. New features include: - Increased granular componentization - Rich Internet browsing and multimedia experience - Integrated HTTP server for sending Web-based data - Improved real-time support - New functionality for building and distributing rich applications with Microsoft Message - Queuing Service for Windows CE and Distributed COM for Windows CE - More comprehensive driver support. Microsoft has committed to supporting the SH4 architecture in its future Windows CE operating system, currently code-named `Talisker'. This support ensures that ST's SH4-based CPU-based products such as ST40GX1 will have a guaranteed operating system upgrade path. "OEMS need powerful microprocessor solutions for their high-performance Windows Powered consumer devices," said Keith White, senior director of marketing for the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp. "ST's ST40GX1 chip, combined with the rich multimedia and Web-browsing features of Windows CE 3.0, enables OEMs to quickly and easily build these data-intensive devices." Jean-Marie Rolland, SuperH, Inc., Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , added: "By supporting the ST40GX1's floating point engine, high-performance compilers and the advanced on-chip multi-plane graphics subsystem, the Windows CE 3.0 solution powered by the ST40GX1 offers unprecedented multimedia capabilities." Christos Lagomichos, ST's general manager for the Set-Top Box Division, noted: "The ST40GX1 is a highly integrated and high-performance computing platform. Combined with ST's digital set-top box devices, such as the STi5514, OEMs will have a complete digital set-top box solution with advanced capabilities including Windows CE 3.0-based applications." About STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics is the world's third largest independent semiconductor company. The Company shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. , on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange Milan Stock Exchange The largest regional stock exchange in Italy, facilitating more than 90% of the country's trading volume. . The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) and discrete devices used in a wide variety of microelectronic applications, including telecommunications systems, computer systems, consumer products, automotive products and industrial automation and control systems. In 2000, the Company's net revenues were $7,813.2 million and net earnings were $1,452.1 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com |
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