Broadcom has announced the launch of a next generation HD DOCSIS 2.0 set-top box solution, aimed at offering a low-cost option for operators wanting to provide leading edge solutions in emerging markets.
The new chipset builds on the BCM7019 HD cable system-on-a-chip (SoC) with a dual chip design that combines the BCM3308 with the BCM7584. The BCM3308 is a single-chip DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem device that is based on Broadcom’s industry-leading series of DOCSIS 2.0 devices.
“Our new HD DOCSIS 2.0 set-top box chipset enables cable operators to leverage their broadband network to deploy higher revenue-generating two-way HD services that compete effectively with satellite and IPTV video providers,” said John Gleiter, Broadcom vice president of cable broadband, Broadband Communications Group. “Broadcom’s new offering brings unprecedented performance and features previously unobtainable in low-cost HD DOCSIS 2.0 STBs.”
The BCM7584 is the first low-cost HD digital cable STB SoC to integrate Full-Band Capture technology and IP video server technology.
Four demodulators to simultaneously access broadcast video and tune DOCSIS, with complete channel flexibility up to 1GHz. Full Band Capture technology also enables advanced remote cable diagnostics, which can mitigate physical customer service calls and save operator substantial service call expenses.
