Single-Chip Back-End Set-Top Decoder
The BCM7309 is Broadcom's third-generation set-top box system-on-a-chip design. It provides unparalleled features and performance for the cost sensitive low-end cable set-top box market. The BCM7309 integrates existing volume production technologies from Broadcom's cable and digital TV market expertise.
The BCM7309 design is based on a unified memory architecture (UMA), utilizing a 150 MHz, 16-bit wide Double Data Rate (DDR) memory interface for added performance. The BCM7309 offers very high levels of integration for reduced system BOM, including RF 3/4 Modulator, USB 2.0 Host + Physical I/F, Stereo Audio DACs, Video Line Drivers, VCXOs and an internal 1.3V voltage regulator.
- All-Digital Back End Receiver including transport, security, high performance processor, graphics, and peripherals
- Data Transport Processor supports MPEG transport streams, DES/DVB descrambler, NDS ICAM, Nagra, Irdeto, Tongfang and others
- Provides a very cost-effective solution for low-end cable set-top boxes
- Fully Integrated MPEG2 A/V decoder, MIPS CPU and peripherals for complete set-top box system
