BCM7038

Features:

• Two Complete HD/SD Video/Audio Channels
- Quad video scalers
• Multi-frame Per Pixel Motion Adaptive De-interlacer Circuit
- Reverse 3:2 pull-down with automatic scene edit detection
• PEP™ Picture Enhancement Processing for DTV
• 3D Y/C Comb Separation Circuit for Analog Video Decode
• Triple PVR with Copy Protection and Trick Mode Support
• Dual Channel SATA Controller
• Dual Channel USB 2.0 Controller
• Six On-chip Video DACs
• HDMI/DVI MAC and PHY
• RF Modulation with BTSC Encoder
• SPDIF
• Dual I2S
• Dual Flexible Audio Interfaces
• On-chip IF Demodulation Circuit
• On-chip BTSC Decoder
• 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY
• 400 MHz 64-bit DDR Interface
• On-chip 300 MHz 64-bit CPU
• HD Digital Output Port for DTV Solutions
• HD Input Port for DTV Solutions




Description

The BCM7038 is an advanced dual channel HD video/audio/graphics and personal video recording (PVR) chip that enables manufacturers to economically incorporate high-quality HDTV capability and PVR features into digital televisions, cable set-top boxes, satellite receivers and HD-DVD players. The BCM7038 dual video/audio channels simultaneously support dual televisions, with independent picture-in-picture support on main and secondary. Advanced video and graphics features, such as on-chip 3D Y/C separation circuit multi-frame de-interlacing, and quad video scalars with single pass processing, significantly improve the HD picture quality, by removing unwanted noise and artifacts from the television image. The BCM7038 supports common PVR functions such as pausing live programming, recording, and forwarding and reversing through recorded programs, as well as incorporates software drivers to support industry standard PVR platforms, including TiVo® and XTV™.

The BCM7038 incorporates a 300 MHz 64-bit MIPS® CPU, along with floating point processor. The BCM7038 has a very fast path o 400 MHz DDR system memory to support the high-performance needs required by advanced applications. Numerous other cost saving features have been incorporated into the chip, enabling manufacturers to be more competitive in the HD market.