Broadcom Adds Internet Streaming to Cable Set-top Boxes
Broadcom introduced two low cost, high definition (HD) digital cable set-top box SoCs with integrated Full-Band Capture and IP video server technology.
The new devices, which are aimed at entry-level HD and HD-DVR platforms for cable MSOs, support Internet video streaming capabilities to multiple video devices simultaneously. The SoCs integrate a high-performance CPU, 3D graphics and Full-Band Capture technologies. In addition, the new STB SoCs also provide state-of-the-art Conditional Access (CA) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) security, enabling the conversion of content from CA to an IP-DRM streaming content.
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The new devices, which are aimed at entry-level HD and HD-DVR platforms for cable MSOs, support Internet video streaming capabilities to multiple video devices simultaneously. The SoCs integrate a high-performance CPU, 3D graphics and Full-Band Capture technologies. In addition, the new STB SoCs also provide state-of-the-art Conditional Access (CA) and Digital Rights Management (DRM) security, enabling the conversion of content from CA to an IP-DRM streaming content.
