BCM93730 advanced 3d set-top box development platform with voip module product brief BCM93730 highly integrated front-end and back-end resulting in a cost effective advanced set-top box solution triple cmos tuner architecture allows for simultaneous web browsing, video and personal video recording (pvr) supports dual standard definition decoding or hdtv decoding (all formats) pci architecture allows the use of low cost pc peripherals docsis/eurodocsis 1.1 cable modem qos enables applications to support voip and video conferencing support for docsis/eurodocsis 1.1, davic 1.2/1.5, and dcii enable deployment in virtually all major markets worldwide single high-performance risc processor capable of supporting today s demanding set-top box operating systems, applications, and cable modem traffic reference design includes: schematics and gerber files bill of material (bom) data sheets and users manual software source code applications support BCM93730 advanced 3d set-top box development platform summary of benefits bcm3250 advanced set-top box front-end including docsis/eurodocsis/davic cable modems dual 256 qam variable symbol rate receivers supporting itu-t j.83 annex a/b/c qpsk out-of-band receiver and qpsk/16 qam upstream burst modulator docsis/eurodocsis 1.1 mac supporting quality of service (qos) davic 1.2/1.5 mac bcm7030 dual standard definition/high definition video/3d graphics subsystem atsc-compliant all format mp@hl mpeg-2 video decoder broadcom s advanced 3d graphics engine dolby ac-3/musicam ntsc analog video decoder ntsc/pal/hd video encoder pci and local bus interfaces bcm3125 qamlink transceiver 256 qam demodulator, upstream burst modulator triple broadcom cmos tuners high-performance 300 mips risc r5000 class microprocessor voip module supporting to 2-lines of voice peripheral devices include: hpna 1/2, ieee1394, pod interface with pcmcia connector, ethernet, v.90 softmodem software device drivers supporting multiple operating systems BCM93730 features
local bus diplex filter cmos tuner analog ntsc pci bus pci bus r5000 cpu 300 mips bcm7030 rom flash i/o bcm4413 hpna ethernet voip module usb i/f ide controller serial/ parallel ports pci expansion connector 1394 i/f sdram audio input analog audio out video out pod ca smart card pa bcm3250 universal front-end cmos tuner cmos tuner bcm3125 qamlink transceiver docsis/ eurodocsis mac davic 1.2 mac dual qam demod oob demod upstream burst mod advanced dual sd/ hd video transport/decoder 3d graphics subsystem hard disk drive v.90 codec BCM93730 overview for more information please contact us at: phone: 949-450-8700, fax: 949-450-8710 email: info@broadcom.com visit our web site at: www.broadcom.com ? 2001 broadcom corporation 93730-pb02-r-8.20.01 broadcom , the pulse logo and qamlink are trademarks of broadcom corporation and/or its subsidiaries in the united states and certain other countries. broadcom corporation 16215 alton parkway, p.o. box 57013 irvine, california 92619-7013 the broadcom BCM93730 is an advanced set-top box development platform supporting high definition television (hdtv), dual standard definition decoding and broadband cable modem internet access. it is a highly integrated, cost effective design built on the latest generation of broadcom silicon and software offering low risk and quick time to market for the next generation of interactive set-top boxes. the triple tuner architecture allows for web browsing, video and personal video recording (pvr) on a separate channel. time shifting is also simultaneously supported on the channel being viewed. the core chip set on the BCM93730 includes the bcm3250 qamlink advanced set-top box single-chip front-end with docsis/eurodocsis/davic modems, bcm7030 advanced high definition video/3d graphics subsystem, and a high- performance mips r5000 class processor. the bcm3125 supplies the additional qam demodulator and upstream burst modulator. the bcm3250 is a complete front-end advanced set-top box solution providing dual 256-qam receivers, an out-of-band qpsk receiver and a qpsk/16-qam upstream burst modulator. all major physical layer standards are supported allowing set-tops based on the BCM93730 design to be deployed worldwide. the device includes a complete docsis/eurodocsis 1.1 mac (including qos) and davic 1.2/1.5 mac for broadband interactive services. the bcm7030 is a device which cost effectively supports the requirements of television and set-top box systems that require high-definition, multiple stream standard-definition video decoding with the capability of simultaneous high-definition and standard- definition outputs. features also include studio quality text for presenting standard windows fonts on a sd or hd television and a high-performance 3d graphics engine for applications such as gaming and e-commerce. the BCM93730 also includes a high-performance mips risc processor supporting middleware, graphics, applications, and cable modem traffic. the single processor design eliminates the need for multiple processors in the set-top, substantially reducing system cost. the BCM93730 contains a number of peripherals required for next generation set-top boxes. some of these include home phone line networking (hpna 1/2) for streaming of data and video throughout the home, voip module supporting 2 lines of voice, ieee1394 for connection to digital consumer electronic devices, hard disk drive support for digital video recording (dvr), and a pod interface for external conditional access. in addition, a low cost v.90 softmodem has been included for alternative low data rate connections. the BCM93730 supports industry-standard operating systems such as windowce, linux, java, opentv, powertv, psosystem, and others. in addition, broadcom offers device drivers that are compatible with a number of operating systems and apis.
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