As OTT set-top boxes continue to evolve into the central hub of home entertainment, user expectations for high-quality audio and video experiences, as well as immersive gaming features, are constantly rising. As a key upstream component provider in this space, chip vendors play a crucial role in shaping the future of smart TV and streaming devices. Those who can deliver superior platform solutions will be well-positioned to capture a significant share of this rapidly growing market.
Jingchen, a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-end consumer electronics, has made a major breakthrough by integrating DTS-HD decoding capabilities into its S802 chip. This makes the S802 the first chip in the STB/OTT set-top box industry to support DTS-HD technology. DTS, Inc., a global leader in crystal and high-definition audio solutions, recently announced that their quad-core S802-H chip now includes DTS-HD decoding, setting a new standard for audio performance in streaming devices.
With this integration, users can now enjoy richer sound details and lossless audio sources, making high-fidelity audio systems and HD visuals work together more seamlessly. This enhancement significantly elevates the overall audiovisual experience on OTT platforms and streaming media devices.
From a technical perspective, the DTS-HD decoder SDK was developed from the ground up, ensuring full compatibility with a wide range of DTS-HD content formats used in streaming, VOD, OTT, and broadcast. It also supports traditional DTS formats found on physical media like DVDs and Blu-ray discs, offering a smooth transition between legacy and modern audio standards.
**What sets DTS-HD apart?**
1. **High-quality audio decoding** from various sources including digital transmission, VOD, OTT, and broadcast.
2. **Advanced decoding technologies** that allow for processing of next-generation audio formats.
3. **Support for low-bit-rate (LBR) streaming**, enabling wider bitstream flexibility.
4. **Adaptive streaming** that optimizes performance under varying bandwidth, storage, and network conditions.
James Xie, Vice President of Business Strategy at Crystal Technology, emphasized the importance of supporting the latest audio and video formats. “For our customers, it’s essential that chips support both the latest audio formats and higher resolution video. We believe the S802-H is perfectly suited for this. With support for the latest audio and video standards, the S802-H enables our customers to deliver 4K resolution streaming media with immersive DTS surround sound.â€
Joanna Skrdlant, Vice President of DTS Solution Certification, added: “Jingchen is a highly regarded SoC solution provider among Android STB and OTT partners, especially in fast-growing markets like China. The S802-H represents the first SoC with DTS-HD decoding capability in this region, and we’re excited to collaborate with Amlogic to bring this enhanced experience to our partners and expand support for UHD streaming in DTS-HD format.â€
In summary, while the demand for advanced and practical technologies continues to grow, hardware remains the foundation that brings these innovations to life. Faster product integration and better performance open up more opportunities for industry growth. Jingchen has taken a bold step forward with its DTS-HD decoding capabilities, and we look forward to seeing what they’ll achieve next.
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