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PCl Video Decoder
F u s i o n™ 8 7 8 A
Conexant’s Fusion Family of PCI Video
Decoders Integrates Broadcast Video and
Data Capture, and Playback in a Single Chip
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The newest addition to the Fusion family of PCI video decoders
is the Fusion 878A. It is a multifunctional PCI device based on
the original Bt878/879 products. The Fusion 878A is pin-for-pin
compatible with the Bt878/879, and adds enhanced performance
capabilities in video and broadcast communication services.
Fusion 878A addresses the current analog TV requirements as
well as the evolving digital TV broadcast standards like ATSC
(American Television Standards Committee) and DVB (Digital
Video Broadcast). The Fusion 878A is PC 98 and PC 99 compliant.
Also, Fusion 878A conforms to the Advance Conguration Power
Interface (ACPI) and power management requirements outlined
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in the PCI Bus Power Management Specication 1.0.
Fusion 878A integrates more of the external biasing circuitry, which
Distinguishing Features
reduces the overall bill of materials and improves performance
characteristics of video and clocking. This enables customers to
• Supports NTSC/PAL/SECAM video input
develop cost-effective, yet exible solutions addressing analog
• Worldwide graphics controller compatibility
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and digital video.
• PC 98/99 compliant
• ACPI and power management
• Transport stream DMA for ATSC and DVB
digital broadcast
– 40 Mbps serial I/O
– 20 MBps parallel I/O