BCM4706SA01

BCM4706SA01 is a high-performance silicon-based process developed by Broadcom Corporation. It is designed for application in a variety of consumer electronics applications such as digital TV, smart phones, set-top boxes and tablets. This paper mainly discusses the application field and working principle of BCM4706SA01.

Application Field of BCM4706SA01

BCM4706SA01 has the ability to support a variety of protocols and features required for high-performance media applications, including Bluetooth, Wireless APs, Wi-Fi, and DVB-T/H. It is able to serve as the main processor in connected media devices such as game consoles and streaming media boxes.

BCM4706SA01 also brings dual-core processor performance for OEMs by providing simultaneously 20-bit 1080p60 decode and encode. It is also able to support content protection for both HDMI and analog video outputs. This makes it ideal for use in any consumer electronics application where high-performance media, secure content, and comprehensive media feature sets are desired.

The low power consumption of the component also makes it suitable for application in small form factor devices such as tablet and smart phone. It is able to simultaneously use multiple wireless radios and reduce power consumption through intelligent power management, making it an ideal option for a wide range of mobile products.

Working Principle of BCM4706SA01

At the heart of the BCM4706SA01 is a high-performance Cortex-A7 processor paired with a high-performance video accelerator. The processor is capable of up to 1.2GHz clock speed and is able to handle 1080p60 HEVC decode and encode. This allows the component to provide multiple HD streams while minimizing the total power consumed.

The component also features a wide range of wireless communication protocols, including 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, and Wireless HD. The component also has dynamic power control functions to ensure power consumption is kept to a minimum during idle times. This is further facilitated by the embedded DRAM and mobile eDRAM for storage.

The component also features a rich selection of multimedia features. It supports H.265, H.264, and HEVC real-time decoding, as well as simultaneous dual-stream playback, smooth transcoding, and complete audio/video synchronization. It can also support up to 36 channels of audio, including Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD.

Conclusion

BCM4706SA01 is a high-performance silicon-based process designed by Broadcom Corporation for a variety of consumer electronics applications. It is able to support protocols such as Bluetooth, Wireless APs, Wi-Fi, and DVB-T/H. The component also features a Cortex-A7 processor and a high-performance video accelerator to process up to 1.2GHz clock speed. It also supports dynamic power control features, multiple wireless protocols, and a rich set of multimedia features, making it an ideal option for small form factor devices such as tablet and smart phone.