The SmartMPEGTM is the 3rd generation of Fujitsu's MPEG decoder, the successor to the MB87L2250. With the MB87L2250, Fujitsu offered a set-top-box chip, which enabled very low end product cost. Its successor, the SmartMPEGTM incorporates all the features which are required for standard set-top-boxes. This high level of integration makes it ideally suited for todays interactive set-top-box applications. Furthermore the Fujitsu Application Programming Interface (FAPI) ensures a short time-to-market by making the software development easier. The FAPI is the programming interface for Fujitsu DVB components as well as easing migration to future devices.