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RDK6 is our the newest open source software release, supporting both IP and Hybrid set-top boxesvideo platforms. It integrates over-the-top (OTT) video apps through the FireboltTM FireboltTM framework, standardizing interfaces for video playback, digital rights management (DRM), graphics, and security. RDK6 builds upon previous RDK releases to further simplify app development, enhance security, and standardize functionality across diverse set-top box hardware.


Key capabilities and benefits of RDK6 include:-

  • Support for various DRM solutions, video security integrations, and the WebKit browser
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  • Improved efficiency of video app integration and core video functionality management across chipsets and device manufacturers
- A new RDK certification test
  • An updated certification suite to ensure consistency and performance of your devices
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  • Device-agnostic downloadable application containers for native video apps and AppArmor-based access control
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  • Containerized browser instances for LightningTM or HTML5 streaming apps
RDK6 builds upon previous RDK releases to further simplify app development, enhance security, and standardize functionality across diverse set-top box hardware
  • Unified Application Interface with Firebolt

Key features of RDK6:

  • Pre-certified apps package - includes pre-installed apps such as YouTube, Amazon Prime, and Alexa
  • Voice search and pre-integrated voice remotes  
  • Updated RDK Reference UI - Lightning-based interface for RDK Reference devices and video accelerators
  • Firebolt - Standardized specification for integrating Native and web applications
  • Unified player interface for IP, OTT, and hybrid devices
  • Security enhancement using app sandboxing (Containerization)  and access control (AppArmor)
  • Device management using firmware upgrade, Telemetry, WebPA.




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Architecture Overview:

A quick architecture overview of RDK6 to help associate the capabilities with the software stack is given below


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SectionStatusETAOwner(to give data)Remarks
OverviewIn Progress27-Nov-2023Julie / Sales teamAn overview with a bit of a Sales pitch to be shared by the team
Release highlightsIn Progress27-Nov-2023Ajith /JulieAJith to share major features(like Firebolt ) and Julie to share one liner of these features
Platforms supportedDoneAdded contents. Final approval pending. A suggestion of keeping the same format as in summit was shared by Ajith
New featuresIn Progress27-Nov-2023Multiple Confirmation of versions to be made available
Getting the codeIn Progress27-Nov-2023KierenKieren will discuss this with James on Friday ( 24th ) and share the details
License ManifestIn Progress27-Nov-2023KierenKieren will discuss this with James on Friday ( 24th ) and share the details
Test coverage and test reportsIn Progress27-Nov-2023Vimal KS / VinodVimal/Vinod to share links to the the test coverage and test reports page for each platforms
Known IssuesIn Progress27-Nov-2023KierenKieren will share respective filters
Further readingIn Progress27-Nov-2023SwamySwamy to discuss with AJith and get respective suitable links
Individual pages for each platformIn Progress27-Nov-2023SwamySwamy to create individual pages for each platform(including a separate page for RPi4)
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Platforms supported:

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Release Highlights:

  • Tested and certified in one generic reference platform , 3 different SOC reference platforms( including one TV platform ) and 3 RDK Video Accelerator devices
  • Major features include Firebolt 1.0, Security & Containerization support, Downloadable Application container, Android Common Kernel support,  Pre-certified Premium streaming apps and Platform & Firebolt certifications from previous release
Platforms supported:

AH 212Amlogic TV AT 301NA 72180 HBCBroadcom M393BroadcomSagemcom
PlatformTypeSOCOEM

Raspberry Pi 4

Generic Reference deviceBroadcomRaspberry Pi Foundation

IP STB

72180 HBC

SOC Reference deviceBroadcomNA

IP

STB M393

Video AcceleratorBroadcomSagemcomSOC Reference deviceAmlogic

IP STB

AH 212

SOC Reference deviceAmlogicNA

IP

STB 1319 Hank

TV AT 301

SOC Reference deviceRealtekAmlogicNA

IP STB

HX44X

Video AcceleratorAmlogicSkyworth

IP STB

Blade

1319 Hank

SOC Reference deviceVideo AcceleratorRealtekSercommNA

IP STB

HX44X

Blade

Video AcceleratorAmlogicRealtekSkyworthSercomm


New Features:


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CategorySub -categoryVersion details
Streaming apps

YouTubeV23
Amazon PrimeV4
YouTubeYT 23
Framework




FireboltV1.0
RippleReference implementation for Firebolt 1.0
LightningV2.8
QT for BLEV5.1.1 OSS version
Core Thunder framework

Version R2.1

Version R4.2 (Beta)

Browser - WPEWebkit

V2.28

V2.38(Beta)

Screen castDIALV2.2.1
Security




DAC (Containerization)
Dobby
Rialto 
Packager (Lisa)
AppArmor 
GraphicsRenderingESSOS with Westeros
GraphicsOpenGL ES
GstreamerGstreamer1.18
CAS, DRM & Content protection



PlayReady4.4
WidevineWidevine 16
CASAnyCAS
Build & Platform







Yocto versionYocto 3.1 (Dunfell)
Kernel

Android common kernel

Raspberry Pi - 5.10

Broadcom - 5.15-1.0

Realtek - 5.10

Amlogic - 5.4

Init systemSystemd v244 (Yocto 3.1)
Application ManagerRDK Shell
BroadcomV23.0.1
AmLogic BSP
6
5.
0
1
Realtek BSP6.
0
3
Video Player 





 IPUVE (AAMP)
 QAMUVE via RMF (QAMSrc
)DVB (Mediarite
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UVE via RMF 
DVB (DTVKit)Sessionmanager via RMF
 TSBFog
 DAC AppsRIALTO
Remote Control and Voice


Voice Stack
BLE voice remote
External Audio support
NetworkingWi-Fi
LAN
Device Management


Telemetry2.0
Feature Control
Firmware Upgrade
WebPA
UI/UXReference App3.15.19
Digital Assistant (Voice)Alexa (Push to talk)Alexa SDK 3.0.0

Further reading:

TODO: Relevant links to new features or collaboration zones , as per discussion