STB chips enable the delivery of 4K content

4th March 2015

Broadcom

Siobhan O'Gorman

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Two Ultra High Definition (Ultra HD) SoC devices, which integrate the advanced Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) 2.0 standard for cable home networking, have been introduced by Broadcom. The BCM7448S and BCM7449S chips for connected home gateways and IP clients support multiple Ultra HD video compression standards, allowing operators and manufacturers to cost-effectively deliver the widest variety of 4K content to home subscribers. Featuring integrated MoCA 2.0, the chips are hardware and software compatible for upgrade with the company’s widely deployed BCM74XX series Ultra HD chips.

The BCM7448S and BCM7449S include support for two of the most advanced video compression standards, including the HEVC standard and Google VP9 technology. Both standards reduce the delivered bitrate for comparable video quality by approximately 50%. Advanced compression standards also provide video service providers with STBs capable of decoding and displaying Ultra HD, whether from traditional carriers or Google's YouTube channel, to subscribers' primary TVs. The chips also deliver industry-leading display resolution speeds of 60fps (4Kp60), which provides a smoother and more realistic on-screen experience.

"Since Broadcom first delivered MoCA integration in its STB portfolio in 2009, we have worked tirelessly to provide operators and manufacturers with the most advanced and cost-effective solutions featuring the latest connectivity technology," said John H. Gleiter, Vice President of Marketing, Broadband & Connectivity Group, Broadcom. "Our latest generation of home gateway and IP client chips with integrated MoCA 2.0 and multi-standard video compression now allow carriers to further enhance their value and deploy the highest-quality Ultra HD services to subscribers."