STMicroelectronics has today announced the world's first single-chip Set-top Box (STB) solution supporting the High Definition H.264/AVC and VC1 specifications, which are poised to enable the next generation of high quality consumer video systems and broadcast services. ST is the world's leading supplier of ICs for set-top boxes, and the introduction of the new STB7100 allows manufacturers to in-troduce products that will enable this market.