Date: 21/12/2009

Roku's HD-XR digital video player powered by Broadcom's single chip 802.11n IC

Broadcom has announced that its BCM4323, a new Intensi-fi XLR single-chip 802.11n USB solution is now packed in the new Roku HD-XR player.

The BCM4323 uses Broadcom's Accelerange technology, which provides the wireless performance and range required to stream high definition (HD) video content between devices while improving the Roku HD-XR connection to the home network.

The key features of the BCM4323 are,

Single-chip 802.11n Baseband/MAC/Radio for single or dual-band USB devices. BCM4323's dual band support is suitable for data and media applications
Highly-integrated 65nm solution can be used to embed high-performance wireless connectivity into consumer video products for low cost and small USB single and dual band form factors
802.11n Draft 2.0 compliant Wi-Fi solution and compatible with 802.11a/b/g legacy devices
An integrated ARM processor and on-chip RAM that can offload wireless functions from the host processor in consumer devices

Michael Hurlston, Vice President & General Manager for Broadcom's Home and Wireless Networking line of business said, "The Roku XD-HR is the leading the connected home revolution by bringing a wealth of new internet content to the TV. Broadcom is happy to be an integral part of this device, providing the Wi-Fi technology that enables flawless wireless transfer of HD video from the broadband IP gateway to a large screen."

For more details visit www.broadcom.com