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Broadcom Launches High Definition Satellite Set-Top Box Solution

Posted on: Friday, 4 January 2008, 12:00 CST

Broadcom, a manufacturer of semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, has announced a new single-chip, multi-format high definition satellite set-top box solution that enables manufacturers to develop low cost satellite set-top boxes with personal video recorder functionality.

The new Broadcom satellite system-on-a-chip is manufactured in 65 nanometer process technology that features the highest level of functionality, fully integrating a dual tuner/demodulator, and the latest generation of AVC (advanced video coding) decoder that supports multiple video formats. By reducing the number of components required to develop satellite set-top box products, Broadcom has reduced power consumption by more than 50% over competing solutions, lowering system bill of materials cost while reducing the complexity and size of designing next generation satellite set-top boxes with watch-and-record capabilities.

Nicholas Dunn, director of marketing for satellite set-top box line of business, said: "The BCM7335 offers the highest level of integration in a single chip that enables service providers to offer advanced features, such as watch-and-record functionality, to their subscribers to enhance the viewing experience.

"With this new system-on-a-chip, coupled with our successful 65 nanometer process technology, Broadcom continues to fuel the technical innovation in the satellite industry and highly integrated single-chip solutions that reduce power, PCB size, complexity and overall system cost."

Source: Datamonitor

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