Client HD STB SoC suits remote user interface applications.

Press Release Summary:



When paired with media server or IP gateway solution, BCM7408 enables manufacturers to leverage Broadcom connected home software suite to foster deployment of whole-home connected entertainment services, such as multi-room HD DVR. Integrated MoCA® (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) v1.1 enables distribution of digital multimedia content over existing coaxial cable, and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) support lets users locate and access digital content anywhere on network.



Original Press Release:



Broadcom Extends Its MoCA®-Integrated Product Family with a Low Cost HD Client Set-Top Box SoC Solution



Designed for RUI*-based HD Server-Client STB Applications Reduces Deployment Cost of Multi-Room DVR

LAS VEGAS -- 2010 International CES -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ:BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced the latest addition to its Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA®)-integrated product family with the BCM7408 client high definition (HD) set-top box (STB) system-on-a-chip (SoC) solution. When paired with a media server or IP gateway solution enabled by Broadcom technology (such as the Broadcom® BCM7420 video decoder SoC with integrated MoCA), the BCM7408 client SoC solution enables manufacturers to leverage Broadcom's extensive connected home software suite and low cost design to lead the deployment of whole-home connected entertainment services such as multi-room HD DVR.

Highlights/Key Facts:
-- The BCM7408 enables cost-efficient and small form factor STB designs that incorporate the following advanced functionality:
- Integrated MoCA 1.1 enables the distribution of high quality digital multimedia content throughout the home over existing coaxial cable enabling subscribers to securely access, store and share a wide array of digital media content including HD programs, video-on-demand, HD DVR recordings, Internet content, video, music, photos and voice over IP.
- Comprehensive software support for compelling subscriber applications that includes RVU Alliance's remote user interface (RUI) technology, CEA-2014 RUI client, OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP), and Adobe® Flash® Platform for the Digital Home. This unique and flexible software platform enables appealing interactive digital television, networked DVR functionality and IP video applications.
- Integrated Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) technology support enables consumers to locate and enjoy digital content anywhere on their home network and effortlessly move or stream this content between DLNA-connected devices.
- Integrated dynamic and very efficient power management controllers that are capable of managing and shutting down unused system components in real-time. Even in the lowest power modes, the BCM7408 (and the BCM7420 video decoder) can continue to remain aware of network events in the home enabling these SoCs to quickly respond to network and user inputs.
- Additional features include single 16 bit DDR2/3 capability for low cost / small footprint design, ultra high frequency (UHF) remote control for flexible and aesthetic installation options, 3D graphics support to enable dynamic and customizable user interfaces for flipping, rotating and moving images and USB 2.0 and MII port options for optional connectivity.
-- The Broadcom BCM7408 thin client STB SoC solution is currently sampling to set-top box manufacturers. Pricing is available upon request.

Supporting Quotes:

Dan Marotta, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Broadcom's Broadband Communications Group:

"By designing a high performance MoCA-integrated family of solutions, we meet both consumer and service provider demands for integrated in-home multimedia distribution services such as multi-room HD DVR. With our new BCM7408 thin client SoC, working in conjunction with our BCM7420 media server solution, Broadcom reduces the cost, complexity and power requirements for service providers to deploy a whole-home connected entertainment environment and offer subscribers advanced applications."

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MoCA Background
The MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) standard enables the distribution of high quality digital multimedia content throughout the home over existing coaxial cable. It has emerged as a popular method for in-home multimedia distribution among cable, satellite and telecommunications service providers in the U.S. Support of the MoCA standard enables a new generation of media centers that can receive broadband digital media content via satellite, cable, telephony or Internet network connections. Once the media center receives content, it can store, manage and maintain the digital rights, communicate the content or distribute the content to other media appliances in the home.

About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation is a major technology innovator and global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products enable the delivery of voice, video, data and multimedia to and throughout the home, the office and the mobile environment. We provide the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and software solutions to manufacturers of computing and networking equipment, digital entertainment and broadband access products, and mobile devices. These solutions support our core mission: Connecting everything®.

Broadcom is one of the world's largest fabless semiconductor companies, with 2008 revenue of $4.66 billion, and holds over 3,650 U.S. and over 1,450 foreign patents, more than 7,750 additional pending patent applications, and one of the broadest intellectual property portfolios addressing both wired and wireless transmission of voice, video, data and multimedia.

A FORTUNE 500® company, Broadcom is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. Broadcom may be contacted at +1.949.926.5000 or at www.broadcom.com.

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