DSE SD Set Top Box

[Ross Herbert]

What's an NDA?

Non Disclosure Agreement

 

[Kissing Lettuce]

Non Disclosure Agreement

Oh duh... Should have realised

 

[Franc Zabkar]

Hi again Franc

I think also the Omega chip might also be SGS Thomson see below
http://www.st.com/stonline/press/news/year1996/unknow.htm

SGS Thomson became ST Microelectronics in 1998.

See http://www.antiquetech.com/companies/SGS-Thomson.htm


- Franc Zabkar

 

[Franc Zabkar]

That should be STi5518BQC.

What did you use for your search query?

I recognised the STi prefix as being used by ST Microelectronics. I
then searched for STi5518 at the following URL:
http://www.st.com/products/index.htm

I am realy curious now where are you getting your info?

I typed 29LV800 into Google. The name "Fujitsu" popped up, together
with brief functional descriptions.

Had you posted a picture earlier, I would have immediately recognised
the /F/ logo. I would then have searched for datasheets at
http://www.fujitsu-fme.com/datasheets/

Your part is actually a Fujitsu MBM29LV800-TE90PFTN:
http://www.fujitsu-fme.com/datasheets/e520888.pdf

It's definitely 8420 F32

See here
http://www.users.on.net/~aviannix37/PeekInside.html

There's photos of the board in the STB and it's
definitely 8420 F32

OK, my mistake this time.


- Franc Zabkar

 

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Actually, speaking of cheap STBs, I picked up one of those Kross SD
boxes from Woolworths a week ago for $79 and it works a treat (even
has a readable manual).

- Rob.

 

[Mike Paull]

Well simply the problems stemmed from the cheaply and poorly built
boxes.

The DSE brandname is mostly junk, aside from one or two decent items.

The return rate vs actual legitimate faults are much lower than you think.
However, the general lack of technical lnowledge by PowerHouse staff
members is much higher than average, no doubt most of the STBs you saw
returned were sold for the wrong reasons and the customers given no after
sales backup, after all, the PowerHouse motto is "duh, we dunno, just
refund it..."

mike

 

[Kissing Lettuce]

The return rate vs actual legitimate faults are much lower than you think.
However, the general lack of technical lnowledge by PowerHouse staff
members is much higher than average, no doubt most of the STBs you saw
returned were sold for the wrong reasons and the customers given no after
sales backup, after all, the PowerHouse motto is "duh, we dunno, just
refund it..."

mike

You know there was a time when DSE staff knew a little bit
about electronics

 

[Mr.T]

You know there was a time when DSE staff knew a little bit
about electronics

A *very* little bit unfortunately.
But I agree, they know even less now.

MrT.

 

[Mike Paull]

A *very* little bit unfortunately.
But I agree, they know even less now.

I remember a time when they knew alot, because many of them were
enthusiasts, electronics students doing degree/tafe courses after a bit of
extra money and even qualified techies in between jobs... Hmmm, all of a
sudden i feel old

mike

 

[Mr.T]

I remember a time when they knew alot, because many of them were
enthusiasts,

Unfortunately may know less than they think. CB enthusiasts were a common
example. OK if you were after a CB I guess, but usually not much else.
(Not counting real amateurs here, as the ARRL course was worthwhile)

electronics students doing degree/tafe courses after a bit of
extra money

Knowledge will depend on how far they are into the course then obviously.

and even qualified techies in between jobs...

Yes, but that still happens now there are less real jobs.

MrT.

 

[Mike Paull]

Unfortunately may know less than they think. CB enthusiasts were a common
example. OK if you were after a CB I guess, but usually not much else.
(Not counting real amateurs here, as the ARRL course was worthwhile)

Enthusiasts of all kinds, CB, Electronics, computers.

Knowledge will depend on how far they are into the course then obviously.

Sure, obviously some were first year and some were nearing the end of their
courses, or had finished and were looking for jobs in their chosen fields.

Yes, but that still happens now there are less real jobs.

Guess it does.