Broadcom Announces Full-Band Capture Remote Diagnostic Tools for Cable Operators

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Broadcom Announces Full-Band Capture Remote Diagnostic Tools for Cable Operators

Reduces Operator Costs with New Levels of Customer Service

KEYSTONE, Colo., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CableLabs Summer Conference —

News Highlights

• New Full-Band Capture remote diagnostic tools continuously monitor the entire 1GHz cable connection to all data and video channels.
• Provides real-time and unobtrusive cable performance information to quickly troubleshoot customer service issues.
• Lowers operator costs by reducing truck rolls for unnecessary service calls.

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Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced a full suite of remote monitoring and diagnostic capabilities based on its Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology.  By capturing the entire 1GHz cable spectrum, Broadcom's remote diagnostics provide access to real-time data and visibility into a user's home coax network for quick problem diagnosis and better overall customer service.   

Broadcom will demonstrate the technology at CableLabs Summer Conference in Keystone, Colorado August 5-7. VisitBroadcom.com to learn more.

Key Points

• Broadcom's Full-Band Capture Remote Diagnostics technology can be implemented on the company's entire cable set-top box, gateway and modem platforms using Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology chipsets.  Tailored to individual operator needs, operators can gather troubleshooting information without impacting customer video or data service.  New remote diagnostics features include:
  • Advanced diagnostic capabilities including demodulator statistics and RF spectrum analyzer functions.
  • Active non-intrusive monitoring to provide continual checks without impacting user viewing or broadband experience.
  • Integration with the TR-69 protocol, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or other web server-based protocols to provide both remote and home access to real-time RF diagnostics data.

AvailabilityBroadcom's Full-Band Capture Diagnostics platforms are available today and supported on all cable set-top box, modem and gateway platforms with Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology.

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QuoteDan Marotta, Broadcom's Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group:"Broadcom's breakthrough Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology not only gives operators the flexibility to deliver more channels and services at a lower cost, but it also enables the ability to deliver remote diagnostic services.  This service is not only delivering a vastly improved customer service experience, but also facilitates huge cost savings for operators."

About BroadcomBroadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.

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Sumavision Deploys Broadcom EoC Cable Architecture Solution in China

Sumavision Deploys Broadcom DOCSIS®-based EoC Cable Architecture Solution in China

High Volume Deployment to Chinese Cable Operators Opens the Way to Network Convergence - Uniting TV, Broadband and Telecom Services

BEIJING, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CCBN --

News Highlights:

• Sumavision, a leading Chinese provider of video delivery solutions is deploying Broadcom's DOCSIS®-based EoC solution to Chinese cable operators
• Solution supports China's Next Generation Broadcasting (NGB) initiative allowing operators to bundle TV, broadband and telecom services
• Provides network capacity operators need for new services and applications like video chat

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that Sumavision, a world-leading provider of video delivery solutions is deploying itsDOCSIS-based Ethernet over Coax (EoC) cable architecture to Chinese cable operators.  Learn more at Broadcom@CCBN.

Product Details

Based on Broadcom's technology, the Sumavision CC8800 products are able to achieve 1Gbps bandwidth access, include more than 200 cable modems and fully meet China's NGB broadband requirements. With boosted broadband speedsBroadcom's DOCSIS-based EoC cable architecture supports China's NGB initiative, led by SARFT, the Chinese government agency overseeing broadcasting. By driving new levels of speed and performance, Broadcom is helping to drive next generation apps such as TV video conferencing/chatting and IPTV.

By leveraging existing EPON and GPON standards and employing DOCSIS technology as part of a customized "final 100 meter' solution," Broadcom's  DOCSIS-based EoC cable architecture is a complete chipset and software solution that includes Coax Media Converter (CMC), DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0 cable modem, and set-top box (STB) SoC solutions. 

Availability

Broadcom is now shipping its 1Gbps DOCSIS-based EoC cable architecture solution.

Quotes

RU JiGang, General Manager of TopVision, Sumavision:

"With Broadcom's high performance and standardized technology, we are deploying video delivery solutions that power the convergence and deployment of fast, reliable and interactive triple play services in China." 

Dan Marotta, Broadcom's Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group:

"We are pleased to announce Sumavision as a valued partner to support China's NGB initiative, accelerating network convergence throughout the country.  Our technology features significant performance and quality of service (QoS) benefits to deliver next generation high-speed TV, broadband and telecom services to China."

For ongoing Broadcom news visit our Newsroom, read our B-Connected Blog, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to our RSS Feed.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks ofBroadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Broadcom Introduces Entry Level HD Cable Set-Top Box Platform for Growing International Markets

Broadcom Introduces Entry Level HD Cable Set-Top Box Platform for Growing International Markets

New 40nm System-on-Chip Helps Drive Global Transitions to HDTV

BEIJING, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CCBN --

News Highlights:

• Features industry leading levels of integration for low-cost HDTV transitions
• Combines Conditional Access and DRM for comprehensive security system support
• Incorporates fast channel change (FastRTV®) and constant volume levels providing key benefits for operators and subscribers

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the availability of new 40nm HD cable set-top box (STB) system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions to meet the growing global demand for entry-level HD STB platforms.  Learn more at Broadcom@CCBN.

Engineered for the fast growing entry-level international HDTV cable market, the new Broadcom® BCM7581 and BCM7582feature unprecedented levels of integration and advanced technology to meet the needs of cable operators across the globe. Leveraging Broadcom's industry leading portfolio of digital cable solutions, these new products add higher performance processing while lowering power consumption to Broadcom's lowest cost HD STB platforms. 

Key Features

• With a highly integrated, scalable and cost-effective design, the 40nm BCM7581 and BCM7582 cable STB platforms reduce design complexity, power consumption, size, and overall system costs to enable greater deployment of HD digital cable boxes throughout the world. Key integrated features include:
  • High-performance CPU with Floating Point Unit and 2D GPU supporting all popular middleware and user interface solutions.
  • 1GHz DVB-C tuner with the advanced RF receiver technology to support the widely varying cable systems worldwide.
  • FastRTV® fast channel change technology to uniquely reduce channel change time improving customer satisfaction.
  • High-performance audio processor supporting all popular advanced audio formats and Broadcom automatic volume leveling technology.
  • Dynamic and very efficient power management system capable of managing power usage in real-time exceeding international power efficiency requirements.
  • Fully integrated Ethernet port that support cable interactive services, either as the interface to Broadcom's DOCSIS® modems or to Ethernet over Cable (EoC) modems.
  • HDMI 1.4a and component outputs that support HD displays.
  • Advanced pay-TV security supporting all international cable markets

Availability

The Broadcom products mentioned above are now shipping.

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Quotes

Zhang Changli, President of Research Institute, Wasu Digital TV Media Group:

"HDTV is taking off in China with an increasing supply of premium content including more than 10 HDTV channels and the first 3D TV channel launched in January of this year.  To deliver great quality TV content to our subscribers, we really need the high-performance and cost-effective set-top box chip solutions like Broadcom's BCM7581 in our deployment."

Xu, Jiahong, CEO of iPanel:

"We are excited to partner with Broadcom in China's cable set-top box market and integrate our middleware on Broadcom's market-competitive BCM7581 chip platform, Broadcom's high-integration and high price-performance solution is very attractive to Chinese cable operators that see a strong demand for HD set-top boxes in China."

Flora Wu, Principal Analyst, BDA:

"The Chinese government plans to convert 202 million households to digital programming before 2015, paving the way for the expanded network capacity needed to provide additional HD content and advanced services."

Dan Marotta, Broadcom's Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group:

"Broadcom's technology is poised to quickly transition analog programming to HDTV while meeting stringent cost and power requirements. For higher quality consumer experiences worldwide our technology also enables connected home capabilities for a multi-screen TV experience as operator's transition to advanced services."

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® the Connecting everything logo and FastRTV® are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

WASU & Lancable Deploy EoC Cable Architecture

WASU and Lancable Deploy Broadcom's DOCSIS®-based EoC Cable Architecture Solution

Drives China's Next Generation Broadcasting - the Convergence of TV, Broadband and Telecom Services

BEIJING, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  CCBN --

News Highlights:

• WASU, a leading Chinese operator, announces deployment of Broadcom's DOCSIS®-based EoC solution to subscribers in Hangzhou
• Broadcom® technology boosts broadband speeds to 1Gbps, driving next generation applications such as TV video conferencing/chatting and IPTV
• New solutions open the way for the convergence of fast, reliable and interactive triple play services

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that WASU, the leading cable operator in Hangzhou, is deploying its DOCSIS-based Ethernet over Coax (EoC) cable architecture using cable and network equipment from its partner, Lancable. Learn more atBroadcom@CCBN.

Key Features

With boosted broadband speeds to 1Gbps, Broadcom's DOCSIS-based EoC cable architecture supports China's NGB initiative, led by SARFT, the Chinese government agency overseeing broadcasting.  This offers WASU significant performance and quality of service (QoS) benefits to deliver reliable, fast and interactive TV, broadband and telecom services to subscribers. More network capacity also enables operators to offer new services and applications like video chat with better call quality. 

Product Details

By leveraging existing EPON and GPON standards and employing DOCSIS technology as part of a customized 'final 100 meter' solution, Broadcom's  DOCSIS-based EoC cable architecture is a complete chipset and software solution that includes Coax Media Converter (CMC), DOCSIS 2.0 and 3.0 cable modem, and set-top box (STB) SoC solutions. 

Availability

Broadcom is now shipping its 1Gbps DOCSIS-based EoC cable architecture solution.

Quotes

Zhang Changli, President of Research Institute, WASU Digital TV Media Group:

"WASU is devoted to revolutionizing home networks, and offering full services to our subscribers. We are excited to leverage Broadcom's technology to deploy high performing voice, video and data to our subscribers. Additionally, we look forward to offering new services to our valued subscribers."

Shentu Meiliang, Executive President, Hangzhou Lancable Technology, Ltd:

"As a close partner, we are using Broadcom's solution to develop new NGB-oriented products for WASU.  Lancable has a long-term commitment to the field of radio and television, and we are happy to work with Broadcom to provide operators with our technical leadership, service excellence in high-tech products and a full range of system solutions."

Dan Marotta, Broadcom's Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group:

"We are pleased to announce WASU's successful deployment of our technology.  With faster broadband speeds and more network capacity, DOCSIS-based EoC is setting the stage for demanding services that consume consistent bandwidth. Our technology offers the network capacity that operators need to offer their subscribers high quality new services and applications like video chat."

For ongoing Broadcom news visit our Newsroom, read our B-Connected Blog, or visit us on Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to our RSS Feed.

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks ofBroadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.