Broadcom intros 65 nm solution for cable, satellite and IP STBs

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Broadcom Corporation announced the industry's most advanced system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution for next generation cable, satellite and IP set-top boxes (STBs).

The new SoC builds upon the family of Broadcom advanced high definition (HD) video compression solutions by utilizing 65 nanometer process technology to significantly reduce bill of materials (BOM) costs and enable higher levels of integration and system performance versus currently available solutions. As a result, equipment manufacturers can build next generation HD digital broadcast and IP set-top boxes supporting the latest interactive features, a wide range of video compression standards and networked personal video recorder (PVR) functionality.

Announced is the BCM7405 digital set-top box on a chip This powerful solution leverages Broadcom's proven track record and market leadership in both IP and set-top box technologies to deliver unprecedented levels of processor performance, memory bandwidth, graphics speed, system security and peripheral integration.

"Our new 65 nanometer SoC provides our customers with the industry's most advanced, highest performing and most integrated solution for set-top boxes today," said Dan Marotta, senior vice president and general manager for Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group. "With the BCM7405, Broadcom will enable a new generation of IP, cable and satellite set-top boxes with a wider array of features and applications that will change the way consumers experience and share television."

"With over 14 million PVR-enabled set-top boxes shipped in 2006, the market for PVRs in the IP, digital cable and digital satellite markets is expected to grow by 63 percent by 2010," said Michelle Abraham, Principal Analyst for In-Stat. "With its new 65 nanometer BCM7405 solution, Broadcom is enabling equipment manufacturers to address the growing demand for feature- rich, networked PVR set-top boxes with advanced user interfaces while easily transitioning to double data rate 2 (DDR2) technology."