UltraHD TV technology, formerly known as 4K, supports screen displays four times the resolution of today's 1080p60 displays. The delivery of UltraHD TV requires a more efficient compression codec made possible by the use of the new High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard. HEVC, which will be known as MPEG-5 or H.265, offers faster downloads with higher quality video at 50 percent of the bit rate previously required.
The BCM7445 features the new Brahma15 21,000 DMIP CPU, four 1080p30 real-time transcoders and HEVC compression that delivers resolution up to 4096x2160p60. The BCM7445 also features web domain security to separate internet services from premium broadcast content. This protects critical core network functions from malware threats, paving the way for operators to securely converge and deliver pay-TV programming and open internet applications to subscribers for a web-based TV experience.
Samples of the BCM7445 UltraHD TV video decoder is now available, with volume production expected in mid-2014.
