Date: 13/09/2011

HD Cross-Platform global DTA SoC chip from Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation has announced its 40nm HD Cross-Platform Global Digital TV Transport Adapter (DTA) system-on-a-chip (SoC) device supporting more interactive HDTV programming.

Broadcom's DTA chip features the following:
BCM7542 HD DTA SoC targets ISDB_T broadcasting countries including Japan and S. American.
BCM7552 HD SoC targets DVB deployed countries including Europe, Southeast Asia and South America.
BCM7582 HD DTA SoC targets global cable broadcasting markets and features advanced security.
BCM7592 dual mode HD DTA SoC supports DVB-C, DVB-T and ISDB-T dual mode HD broadcasting, targeting China, India and developing countries.

Dan Marotta, EVP & GM, Broadband Communications Group, said "With a DTA product family that leverages a single design platform, Broadcom paves the way for cost-effective and rapid digital TV transitions in multiple markets, addressing the growth in pay-TV subscribers in emerging markets."