Summary of 4KOPEN – 4K UHD VIDEO DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM FEATURES STMICRO STIH418 MEDIA PROCESSOR
4Kopen unveiled a fully open-source 4K development board at ISE 2019 featuring the STMicro STiH418 processor. It supports 2160p video decoding and encoding, offering HDMI 2.0 output and HDMI 1.4 input alongside Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi. The platform includes complete schematics, Linux distributions, and GStreamer API support for media development.
Parts used in the 4K UHD Video Development Platform:
- STMicro STiH418 quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor
- Mali-400 GPU
- Four ST231 DSP cores
- 2 GB DDR3 System Memory
- HDMI 2.0 transmitter (up to 2160p60)
- HDMI 1.4 receiver (up to 2160p30)
- Gigabit Ethernet port
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi module
- USB 3.0 port
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- eSATA port
- micro SD socket
- Mini PCIe slot
- 40-pin GPIO header
- JTAG header
- 3.5mm AV jack
- 12V DC Power Supply
4Kopen has showcased at 2019 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2019) at the beginning of the month a new 4K capable board featuring STMicro STiH418 Media Processor. The development board comes with 2 GB RAM, HDMI 2.0 output, HDMI 1.4 input, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, a mini PCIe slot fitted with an 802.11b/g/n WiFi module, an eSATA connector and more.
The board is a fully open source 4K development platform with OrCAD and PDF schematics, Gerber files, and datasheet all available for download. There’s also a Wiki explaining how to get started with Raspbian or buildroot built Starkl Linux distributions, and how to use the GStreamer media APIs
4Kopen (B2264) Hardware Specifications
- SoC – STMicro STiH418 quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor @ 1.2 GHz, quad-core Mali-400 GPU, and 4x ST231 DSP (Each Core Quad issue) @ 650 MHz
- System Memory – 2 GB DDR3 @ 2133 MHz
- Storage – micro SD socket, eSATA port
- Video & Audio I/O
- Output – HDMI 2.0 Tx up to 2160p60, 3.5mm AV jack with composite video and stereo audio
- Input – HDMI 1.4 Rx up to 2160p30
- Video Decode/Encode
- Ultra HD Decoding, up to 2160p60
- Full HD Encoding, up to 1080p60
- Networking – Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi 4
- USB – 1x USB 3.0 port, 2x USB 2.0 ports
- Expansion
- Mini PCIe slot (wireless module included)
- 40-pin GPIO header
- Debugging – JTAG header
- Misc – Reset button
- Power Supply – 12V DC
- Dimensions – TBC
You can purchase a board for £150 on Amazon UK or larger quantities on the 4kOpen website. Alternatively, you could try your luck via an Electronics Weekly contest where they will offer 10 boards for free to randomly selected contestants by the 31st of March.
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- What processor powers the 4Kopen development board?
The board uses the STMicro STiH418 quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor running at 1.2 GHz. - Can this board decode 4K video?
Yes, it supports Ultra HD decoding up to 2160p60 resolution. - Does the board include wireless connectivity?
Yes, it features an 802.11b/g/n WiFi module installed in a mini PCIe slot. - How much system memory does the device have?
The board comes equipped with 2 GB of DDR3 memory operating at 2133 MHz. - Is the hardware design available for download?
Yes, OrCAD and PDF schematics, Gerber files, and datasheets are available for download. - What operating systems can be used on this platform?
Users can utilize Raspbian or buildroot built Starkl Linux distributions as explained in the Wiki. - What is the maximum video output resolution supported?
The HDMI 2.0 output supports resolutions up to 2160p60. - How much does the board cost individually?
A single board can be purchased for £150 on Amazon UK. - Are there free boards available through contests?
Yes, Electronics Weekly offered 10 boards for free to randomly selected contestants by March 31st. - Does the board support video encoding?
Yes, it supports Full HD encoding up to 1080p60 resolution.
