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RDK is a community-based project that
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enables developers, vendors, and cable operators to
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utilize a defined stack of software on one layer
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for provisioning set-top boxes and gateways. Unique features of RDK, such as its commitment to open source,
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the speed, and flexibility of RDK-based devices
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, set it
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apart from
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conventional
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set-top software stacks.
The standardized RDK‐V
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stack provides a common method
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for managing complex video and management functions
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, including rendering, content, content security, device management, networking,
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and peripherals.
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The RDK‐V Feature List is categorized
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based on the
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following functions
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. Enhancements and new features are developed and contributed asynchronously by members of the RDK Community.
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The device dependency in this context meant that the feature is only available in some OEM devices and not generally available in raspberry pi like reference devices. |
Category | Feature | Description | Supported by IP/Hybrid/TV | Dependency (If any) |
Conditional Access | DRM | PlayReady 4.4 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
Widevine 16 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Common SVP | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Support HTML5 encrypted video via EME v3 for Widevine | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Conditional Access | Verimatrix | Hybrid | Device Dependency | |
AnyCAS | Hybrid | Device Dependency | ||
CommScope CableCard Decrypt, PPV Ready | Hybrid | Device Dependency | ||
Technicolor CableCard Decrypt, PPV Ready |
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Hybrid | Device Dependency |
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DTCP | DTCP integration |
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Hybrid-media client | No |
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Device Security | Input sanitization |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Upgrade to |
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OpenSSL 1.1.1.l | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
Upgrade to NTP 4.2.8.p11 |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
Run applications in a secure container | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Secure bootloader | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Security | DAC (Containerization) using Dobby | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Rialto | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Packager (Lisa) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
AppArmor | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Kernel Hardening | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Build & Platform | Yocto version | Yocto 3.1 (Dunfell) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
Kernel | Android common kernel | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Init system | Systemd v244 (Yocto 3.1) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Application Manager | RDK Shell | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Video Player | IP | UVE (AAMP) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
QAM | UVE via RMF (QAMSrc) | Hybrid STB | Device Dependency | |
DVB (Mediarite) | UVE via RMF | Hybrid STB | Device Dependency | |
DVB (DTVKit) | Sessionmanager via RMF | Hybrid STB | NO | |
TSB | Fog | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
DAC Apps | RIALTO | NO | ||
Content Related | Adaptive Bit Rate | HLS (HLS v3 and HLS v4) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
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MPEG-DASH |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
HTML-5 Video (MSE/ESE) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
MPEG-DASH (Native) |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Audio Output Formats | Stereo | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
Dolby Digital | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
Dolby ATMOS | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
Dolby Digital Plus (7.1 Channels) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
Split HDMI and SPDIF audio outputs | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
Bit stream Pass-through | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
Dolby MS12 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
Audio Tracks | SAP, DVS | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
Codecs | H264 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
MPEG2, VP8, |
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VP9, |
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High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) (H.265/MPEG-H Part 10) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
HDR 10 Bit (HEVC HLS) for IP settop | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
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Captions | 608, 708,subtec VTT | IP STB, Hybrid STB | Region |
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Dependency | |
Delivery | Broadcast, Video on Demand |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Video over Wi- |
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Fi Ready | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
Secondary Audio Output to Bluetooth devices | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
IP Multiroom Music Playback (STB to Speakers) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
DVB | Broadcast DVB |
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support | Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
Subtitles | IP STB | Device Dependency |
Teletext | Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
In-Band System Information | Hybrid | Device Dependency |
EAS | QAM EAS |
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Hybrid | NO | |
IP EAS |
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TV | NO |
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UHD/4K |
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RDKServices for 4K and HDR capability information across devices | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Supports IP Time Shift Buffer for DASH Linear content | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Content Delivery | Video Input Formats | MPEG2, H.264, VP8 (h264 for RPI4) | TV,IP STB | NO |
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Video Output Resolutions | 480i(not in amlogic), 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Ultra HD/4K, Advanced High Dynamic Range (HDR) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Dolby Vision Advanced HDR for VOD | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
HDR 10 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | ||
Video Over WiFi |
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UPnP | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
VOD |
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IP VOD |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Ad Insertion | Ad Insertion | Client Side Ad Insertion (Linear Segmented Advertisement) |
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Hybrid STB | Device Dependency | |
Server side Ad Insertion | IP STB | Cloud Dependency |
Ad Insertion – Linear Segmented Advertising | LSA support for |
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ad content read failure | Hybrid STB | Cloud Dependency |
LSA support for back-to-back ads | Hybrid STB | Cloud Dependency |
IP DAI | Handle DASH IP VOD Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) Transitions |
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IP STB and TV | Cloud Dependency |
Rendering |
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Framework | Firebolt V1.0 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Ripple | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Lightning V2.8 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
QT for BLE V5.1.1 OSS version | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Core Thunder framework Version R2 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Browser - WPEWebkit V2.28 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Browser Engine | QT WebKit | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
WebKit Pure Embedded integration | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
Connection Security | SSL/TLS |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
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Plugins | WebRTC |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |||
Graphics | OpenGL ES | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Rendering | ESSOS with Westeros | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Gstreamer | Gstreamer 1.18 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Device Management |
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Feature Control | Securing RFC parameters via encryption | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
RFC with Xconf rules | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Firmware Download Enhancements | Omit IP Address From Xconf Firmware Download Request |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Firmware Upgrade-SWUpdate with XConf and Webpa | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
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Logging | TFTP Log Upload, HTTP Log Upload | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Cloud Dependency |
Distribute (smear) logging uploads (dependent on XCONF Server) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Cloud Dependency | |
Memory Optimization | Use Flash/SD Card for Firmware Download Temporary Storage (CDL scratchpad) |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
Platform Enhancements | Common WiFi HAL for RDK Video |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
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Converge to GCC |
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V9. |
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3x for all Yocto versions |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
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Power | Standby, Light Sleep | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
Deep Sleep on IP Clients | IP STB and TV | Device Dependency | |
Power Save | Supports ability to enable HDMI port while in standby mode | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
Remote Management |
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TR-069 |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Cloud Dependency |
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WebPA (IP Clients) | IP STB | NO | |
WebPA (QAM Clients) | Hybrid STB | NO | |
ssh (secure shell into the device)/ reverse ssh (send trigger to have device initiate ssh) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Cloud Dependency | |
Feature Control (Remotely enable/ disable individual features on devices without new code deployment) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Cloud Dependency | |
Resource Optimization | Improved handling of app termination/suspension conditions (based on available memory rather than concurrency) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
Revenant | Persistent WiFi Enable/Disable |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Self Healing | Supports hardware self test | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
Thermal Monitoring and Shutdown |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Telemetry | Telemetry 2.0 (via WebPA) | NO | |
TR-181 Object Telemetry | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Cloud Dependency | |
IP Video Telemetry |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
WiFi Band & AP Steering |
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Dual Band WiFi | IP STB and TV | NO | |
Networking |
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WAN IP | eSTB IPv4 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
IPv6 for IP clients | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO |
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LAN IP | Auto IP, DHCP, Dual Virtual |
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Hybrid STB | NO | ||
Wi-Fi | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
LAN | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Wi-Fi | WPA Enterprise (IP settop to use Wi-Fi 802.1x authentication) Ready | IP STB and TV | Device Dependency |
Ports/Peripherals | Audio Output Ports |
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Bluetooth Audio Output Ready | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
HDMI | HDMI Out, HDCP Enforcement, | IP STB, |
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Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
HDMI In | TV | Device Dependency | |
HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (HDMI-CEC) Power Sync | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
HDMI Switching (Combine CEC and HDMI Input features to enable advanced switching) | TV | Device Dependency | |
USB | WebRTC Camera Ready | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
USB Port Detection and Control Ready | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
USB Camera Support Ready | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
WebRTC HW acceleration for encode/decode to enhance performance | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
USB Filesystem Support | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
USB Hot-plug | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
User Input |
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Voice Stack | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
RF4CE remote | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device and Cloud Dependency | |
BLE voice remote | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
External Audio support | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
IR Remote | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency | |
Voice Remote (RF4CE based) Ready | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device and Cloud Dependency | |
Video Output Ports | HDMI |
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IP STB, |
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Hybrid STB, |
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and TV | NO | |||
Apps | Streaming Apps | YouTube V23 and Amazon Prime V4 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device Dependency |
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TV Settings | Power, Standby | TV | NO | |
LED | TV | NO | ||
Zoom, aspect ratio | TV | NO | ||
AQ/PQ | QoS |
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TV | NO | |
Screen cast | Application Casting & control | DIAL |
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V2.2.1 | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
UI/UX | Reference App | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Gaming |
HDMI-CEC DAL - Dynamic Auto Lipsync | TV | NO | |
Low Latency Game Mode for HDMI Input | TV | NO | |
Game Mode, Auto Low Latency Mode | TV | NO | |
AQ/PQ | TV |
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Digital Assistant (Voice) | Alexa (Push to talk) | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | |
Voice enabled Bluetooth remote |
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IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | NO | ||
Voice Assistant | IP STB, Hybrid STB, and TV | Device dependency |