Date: 19/04/2012

Cable set-top box SoC from Broadcom for TV digitization

Broadcom Corporation has announced an integrated single chip standard definition MPEG2 cable set-top box (STB) system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution "BCM7014". This platform is designed to digitize the cable TV by providing a system capable of rapid, wide-scale deployment.

Broadcom's technology can transit analog cable TV households to new digital services. With the upcoming Indian government mandate for staged analog shut-off deadlines, cable TV market in India is poised for a broad network upgrade to provide compelling and low cost digital services.

Features:
Integrated DVB-C tuner, demodulator, MPEG2 A/V decoder, regulators controller, A/V outputs and RF modulator replaces many discrete components with a single integrated chip.

FastRTV - fast channel change technology is incorporated.

Adaptive volume levelling support automatically maintains constant volume across commercial, program and channel changes.

Integrated 3rd generation silicon tuner

Integrated power management controller reduces average power consumption up to 65 percent in a typical day and fast resume technology enable quick booting to video.

A 2-layer reference design achieves a size of 4 x 2.5 inches.

Broadcom's reference software stack and application available in a small memory footprint.

The Broadcom BCM7014 is now shipping in volumes across the globe. Set-top box designs are now ready for immediate deployment in India.