High-end 8K Intelligent Media Center Product Solution Based on Amlogic S928X Chip

S928X is Amlogic's first high-end 8K general-purpose intelligent multimedia chip, supporting 8K@60fps video decoding and output, which can meet the needs of high-end audio and video playback. In addition, S928X also has a wealth of functional interfaces, support for Gigabit network, wireless modules, hard disk storage and other functions, and support for array microphone smart home module access, very suitable for multimedia intelligent media center products, this article will introduce the relevant technical solutions to facilitate customer reference project.

I. Product Overview

This product solution is a high-end 8K intelligent media center based on Amlogic S928X chip. Different from the traditional TV box, the intelligent media center is to maximize the integration of the functions of the products required for the living room scene, using the rich chip of the high-end S0C to maximize the user's functional requirements of a variety of products, to create the heart of the smart home products and simplify the living room equipment. Such as TV box, HD media player, router, NAS, smart home control, security center control and other products. The product combines 8K video playback, streaming media playback, network connection, audio output, content storage, video codec and other functions in one device, bringing users a high-quality, immersive product experience. At the same time, the product also has a smart home control function, which can be used as the central control center of the smart home to realize the centralized management and control of home equipment.

Product Features

1.8K video playback: the product supports 8K video playback in a variety of mainstream formats, ensuring that users can smoothly play a variety of 8K video content, and enjoy the excellent resolution and color contrast brought about by the ultimate viewing experience. 8K@60fps decoding output performance can meet the long-term needs of the living room users, in terms of the current development of video technology and popularity, this will be a long-term high-end demand, the risk of product performance iteration is very high. The risk of product performance iteration is low. The product life cycle will be longer than the average life of the TV.
2. Streaming media playback: the product built-in powerful streaming media playback features, support for a variety of streaming media protocols, such as HLS, RTMP, HTTP Live Streaming, etc., you can easily play the video content on the network, to meet the user's needs for online streaming media content. S928X comes with Gigabit Ethernet port, for customers with higher network requirements, we can provide 2.5G and 5G Ethernet port technology options. For customers with higher network requirements, we can provide 2.5G and 5G Ethernet port technology options to create a higher-end network transmission performance.
3. Network Connection: The product is equipped with Gigabit LAN card and WiFi6 wireless module, supporting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection, which is convenient for users to connect with other devices wirelessly and transfer data. It will subsequently support WiFi7 transmission, and depending on the scenario, it can directly access 5G mobile data module to solve the problem of inconvenient network wiring, and can be used as a CPE. At present, the domestic 5G tariffs have been quite cheap and comprehensive coverage, whether for individual users or commercial, have a very high cost-effective
4 audio output: the product comes with an independent 3.5mm audio output port, supports optical output and HDMI output, providing users with a variety of audio output options, to ensure that the audio quality matches the video quality. For audio enthusiasts, the source file data stream can be output directly to an external decoder to provide a more extreme audio experience. In addition S928X supports Dolby Vision Family Bucket, which is suitable for building a high-performance home theater.Amlogic's accumulation of technology in audio and video is obvious to all, after all, Amlogic has an extremely high share of the smart TV market.
5. Data storage: In addition to supporting USB 3.0 and micr0 SD card expansion, the product also supports internal hard disk storage. Users can easily install and remove the hard disk to meet the needs of large amounts of data storage and backup. The internal hard disk supports a variety of formats, such as SATA, NVMe, etc., providing more storage space and faster data transfer speed. It also provides enough performance support for building a local video and audio library, and can also be used as a NAS to provide network storage services to users.
Using the S928X's own IP functionality, it can also be developed as a video capture, recording and broadcasting, video analysis, and transcoding server, providing users with more value.
6. Smart home control: the product has a smart home control function, can be used as a family central control center, to achieve a variety of smart home equipment centralized management and control. By connecting and communicating with various smart devices (such as smart bulbs, smart sockets, smart cameras, etc.), users can conveniently control the switch, adjust brightness, adjust temperature, etc. of home devices, video storage, analysis, and realize the intelligence and convenience of smart home through this product solution.
7. Edge AI function development: S928X comes with an independent NPU, which can provide 3.2TOPS of arithmetic support to meet the needs of voice processing, image processing, video analysis, smart home decision-making, etc., which is very suitable for the integrated development of whole-house intelligent applications.

2. Hardware Design

1. Chip: Amlogic S928X chip, with high performance, low power consumption, high integration and other characteristics, to provide products with powerful processing power and stable operating environment.
2. Motherboard: S928X is a highly integrated S0C chip, many functions of the core can be directly from the main control lead, can design simple, compact PCBA motherboard, convenient machine assembly and reduce R & D costs.ScenSmart can be quickly customized according to customer needs, support 0DM orders, can complete the full-featured development of the chip. ScenSmart can be quickly customized according to customers' needs and supports 0DM order, which can complete the full-featured development of the chip.
3. Interface: Equipped with a variety of interfaces, including USB 3.0, micro SD card slot, fiber optic output, HDMI output, 3.5mm audio output port, etc., while providing smart home device connection interface to achieve communication and control with a variety of smart devices.

3. Software Design

1. Operating system: S928X supports a variety of operating systems, including Linux operating system (CoreELEC) and Android system, Android system provides users with a rich ecosystem of applications and convenient operation experience, but also compatible with a large number of existing Android applications and games.
2.Media Playback Software: We develop efficient media playback software that supports a variety of video formats and streaming protocols to provide users with a smooth, high-quality viewing experience. The software supports hardware acceleration and decoding to ensure the smoothness and stability of video playback.
3. Smart Home Control Software: Design an intuitive and easy-to-use smart home control software that displays the status and control options of home devices through a graphical interface. The software supports communication protocols with various smart devices, realizes centralized management and control of devices, and provides convenient operation experience.

4. Conclusion.

This product solution is based on Amlogic S928X chip, which combines 8K video playback, streaming media playback, network connection, audio decoder, CPE and other functions into one to bring users a high-quality, immersive viewing experience. At the same time, the product supports a variety of video formats and hard disk storage to meet the user's needs for data storage and backup. As a smart home center control, the product is equipped with smart home control function, which can realize centralized management and control of home equipments and provide users with intelligentized intelligent home life experience for users. With the simple and compact PCBA motherboard and easy-to-use software design, this product solution will become a high-end and practical 8K smart media center product, meeting the user's dual needs for high-quality entertainment and smart home.

Application:X96X10, S928X, S928X-J, S928X-K, A311D, A311D2, etc.