ST's STiC2BB supports the latest Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) version 2.0 specification for home entertainment networking. Service providers can adopt flexible client-server and cloud-based delivery models while supporting advanced in-home streaming features such as multi-room Ultra HD streaming.

ST demonstrated seamless 4K Ultra HD video streaming from a client device using the STiC2BB MoCA 2.0 IC, while fully realizing high-speed data transmission on other nodes within the same MoCA network. This impressive demonstration showcases how it supports the Prioritized Quality of Service (PQoS) required for client-server and cloud-based audio/video infrastructures. ST's MoCA 2.0 solution can be used in various ways, such as with ST set-top box SoCs or third-party microprocessors, or within Ethernet dongles.

"ST's MoCA 2.0 solution supports cutting-edge home entertainment networking applications in the current high-end market and builds upon the proven performance demonstrated by the successful existing MoCA 1.0 and MoCA 1.1 solutions, as well as our position as a regular member of the MoCA Alliance since its early days in 2006," said Herve Mathieu, General Manager of ST's Integrated Platform business unit and Senior Vice President of the Box and Gateway business line.

Additional Product Information

The MoCA 2.0 standard supports a transmission speed of 400 Mbps in single-channel baseline performance mode and can increase speeds to over 500 Mbps in Turbo mode. Along with these modes, ST's STiC2BB fully supports bonding methods that support an 800 Mbps Enhanced mode and a 1 Gbps Turbo mode. It achieves low-latency flow with a packet loss rate of less than 1 x 10⁻⁸ and an average latency of 2.4 msec. Improved video transmission can also enhance the gaming experience.

In addition, the STiC2BB features improved power management capabilities, including a wake-on MoCA function for faster response and reduced power consumption in standby mode. In accordance with the MoCA 2.0 standard, it includes a network-level standby mode that reduces power for all nodes, along with a minimum power sleep mode.

STiC2BB provides channel bonding capabilities, and its operating frequency range has been extended from 500 MHz to 1650 MHz, specialized exclusively for MoCA 2.0. Therefore, multiple MoCA channels can coexist when a provider offers services.

STiC2BB is connected to a LAN and can also be connected to hosts such as ST Alicante/STiD128 DOCSIS® gateways or Monaco/STiH412 UHD set-top box SoCs via RGMII (Reduced Gigabit Media-Independent Interface).

ST's MoCA 2.0 solution allows up to 16 nodes per network and supports mixed-mode operation for backward compatibility with MoCA 1.0 and MoCA 1.1 devices.

Samples and software product development kits for STiC2BB are currently available. Pricing inquiries and sample requests can be made at your local ST distributor.

More details can be found at www.st.com/stic2bb.