Broadcom launches next-generation high-definition DOCSIS 2.0 set-top box solutions for operators in emerging markets

Beijing, August 9, 2013. Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in innovative solutions for wired and wireless communications semiconductors, today announced the launch of a new reference platform for operators in emerging markets so that they can deploy DOCSIS2 in a more cost-effective manner .0 Two-way HD set-top box solution. Following the successful experience of BCM7019HDSoC, this new Broadcom platform can truly meet the needs of operators today for higher performance and lower cost set-top box equipment. For more news, please visit Broadcom ’s press room.

With today's growing consumer demand for various HD video-on-demand, cable operators need a solution that is both cost-effective and based on mature standards in order to be able to deploy high-value-added high-definition two-way set-top boxes. Broadcom's new solution uses a dual-chip design that combines BCM3308 and BCM7584 to successfully meet this demand. BCM3308 is a single-chip cable modem based on Broadcom's industry-leading DOCSIS 2.0 product line. As of now, Broadcom's DOCSIS 2.0 SoC shipments have exceeded 150 million. BCM7584 is the first low-cost high-definition digital cable set-top box SoC that integrates full-band capture technology and IP video service technology. Broadcom ’s groundbreaking full-band capture technology allows four modems on the BCM7584 to simultaneously access broadcast video and tune DOCSIS, with full-band flexibility and a bandwidth up to 1 GHz. The full-band capture technology also makes remote network diagnosis and monitoring possible, which can greatly reduce the need for on-site customer service and save a lot of operating expenses for cable operators.

"Our newly launched HD DOCSIS 2.0 set-top box chip allows cable operators to make full use of their broadband networks and deploy high-yield two-way HD services to effectively compete with satellite TV and IPTV providers," Broadcom Broadband Communications Group John Gleiter, vice president of cable broadband, said, "Broadcom's new product brings performance and functionality not found in other low-cost high-definition DOCSIS 2.0 set-top boxes."

In addition to full-band capture technology, Broadcom ’s new set-top box product is also equipped with a 3D graphics processing unit to support an advanced user interface using HTML5; a spectrum analyzer with advanced diagnostic functions; and Broadcom, which can switch channels almost instantly Innovative solution FastRTV®. Compared with Broadcom's previous generation of single-chip products, the performance of the new generation of high-definition DOCSIS 2.0 set-top box solutions with 2000 DMIPS processing speed has doubled. It supports the most advanced conditional access security (CAS) and digital rights management (DRM) technologies to provide the most advanced security features.

In order to further promote the rapid deployment of the new high-definition DOCSIS 2.0 set-top box solution, Broadcom also provides a complete single-board reference design equipped with certified DOCSIS 2.0 software and Nexus-Trellis set-top box software. Broadcom ’s Nexus-Trellis set-top box software can support many popular middleware solutions, including the new open source based reference development kit (RDK), which can support rapid migration and software development from the BCM7019-based design platform . Nexus-Trellis software has a large open application library that can support popular extension software such as DLNA, Miracast, OpenGL, DirectFB and Gstreamer.

main feature:

• Can provide home users with a full range of high-definition value-added services on all displays within the home, capable of supporting broadband, video on demand, IP video and interactive services

• Adopt small and cost-effective two-layer circuit board, and highly optimized design to reduce operator's material cost

• BCM7584 and BCM3308 can be directly connected without using other external tuner

• Using the latest DDR3 and serial flash memory to minimize the cost of storage components

• Integrated eSATA interface to achieve the lowest-cost wired set-top box DVR design

• Support home WiFi network function

Product availability:

Currently, both BCM7584 and BCM3308 are available in large quantities. The low-cost BCM97584SFF reference design is also currently available for shipment.

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