Broadcom Unveils DOCSIS 3.0 UHD Set-top with OTT Support for China

Broadcom has unveiled a new small form-factor DOCSIS 3.0 set-top box (STB) that supports High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and AVS+ decoding for ultra high definition (UHD) content.  The ultra-compact DOCSIS 3.0 cable STB platform is designed to deliver more advanced features to cable subscribers in the region in addition to enabling them to access over-the-top (OTT) video content, broadband data services, and establish both wired and/wireless home networks. According to Broadcom, the device is specially engineered for the growing cable market in China.

The new offering combines Broadcom's BCM7250 STB system-on-a-chip (SoC) integrated with Mobile High-Definition (MHL) 2.0 and the BCM3383, a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem SoC. These new features support the increasing bandwidth transmission requirements for new subscriber applications and cable services on China's C-DOCSIS network, and provide operators with easy-to-install equipment for home subscribers, said Broadcom.

Rich Nelson, Broadcom Senior Vice President, Marketing, Broadband & Connectivity Group 
Broadcom's small form-factor cable set-top box design reduces system cost and complexity, ultimately lowering development and deployment costs for China cable operators while increasing value-added services to home subscribers. With integrated DOCSIS 3.0, our new device enables advanced IP-based home networking for consumers to receive enhanced voice, data and video services across multiple devices in the home, and improves security features.