Internet Protocol Set-Top Boxes
How Do I Choose the Right Operating System for a Windows Embedded Set-Top Box?An IP set-top box incorporates functionality from the underlying Windows Embedded operating system on which it is based. Although each is an embedded operating system, Windows CE 5.0 and Windows XP Embedded offer different feature sets. Table 2, following, provides a summary of key contrast points to help you decide which Windows Embedded operating system best suits your IP set-top box design.
Table 2: Set-top Box Types and Recommended Windows Embedded Operating System SummaryIP set-top boxes require a robust and flexible operating system platform that can deliver comprehensive multimedia and advanced TV browsing experiences. IP set-top boxes must support a rich set of applications and services that easily and cost-effectively integrate into existing IP-based networks and deployment infrastructures. Windows CE 5.0 and Windows XP Embedded provide a scalable family of operating systems to meet the requirements of the most basic to the most advanced IP set-top box systems. Windows CE 5.0 is the recommended choice for many mass-market set-top boxes, because it incorporates the latest browsing, communication, and networking technologies such as Windows Media 9 Series, Windows Media Digital Rights Management, Internet Explorer 6, and Instant Messenger. It is also optimal for VoIP and gateway solutions. Windows XP Embedded is the recommended choice for feature-rich, advanced, and customized devices where the use of desktop Win32-based applications are a requirement and time-to-market is essential. The Microsoft strategy for IP set-top boxes is designed to address these driving factors by: Providing the most comprehensive multimedia experience, including Windows Media 9 and DRM technologies, and allowing full-motion and full frame-rate video over existing networks. Supplying the richest browser experience based on Internet Explorer 6 with enhancements for TV-based navigation. Providing rich, extensible applications targeted to footprint-optimized operating system platforms for both mass-market and advanced IP set-top boxes. In addition to the core operating system, Microsoft partnerships provide a well-developed ecosystem that can help you deliver your end-to-end IP set-top box solution, including: Advanced software solutions from value-added ISVs that deliver components such as VOD back-end integration, client and server side middleware support for electronic programming guides (EPGs), and digital video recording (DVR) engines. Extensive support for silicon vendors including x86, MIPS, SH, and ARM architectures that give network operators a wide array of options to implement IP set-top box solutions, thereby decreasing time-to-market and bill of materials costs. The Windows Embedded family of operating systems offers a comprehensive, flexible, and robust set of solutions for designing and delivering IP set-top boxes. Windows Embedded operating systems also offer rich operating systems components, advanced applications, and easy integration with existing network operator and enterprise network architectures. For More InformationFor the latest information on the Windows Embedded family of operating systems, visit the Windows Embedded Developer Center at http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded. For more specific information and news about Windows Embedded based IP set-top boxes, visit: http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/getstart/devplat/stb/default.aspx. For information about how to buy Windows Embedded operating systems, visit: http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/howtobuy/default.aspx. The online documentation and context-sensitive Help that are included with Windows CE 5.0 and Windows XP Embedded provide comprehensive background information and instructions. You can also find the product documentation for Windows CE 5.0 and Windows XP Embedded on MSDN.
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