Broadcom Hardware Decoder BCM970015

Hardware decoder in the PCI Express Mini Card half-height form factor. Enables support for H.264/AVC, DivX, MPEG-2/4 and VC-1 video compression for image intensive applications requiring support for 1080p high definition multimedia content. BCM70015 decoder card can be put in Apple TV 1 to be used with Crystalbuntu.For how to use BCM70015 with Apple TV and Crystalbuntu, please check the following link:
http://www.jacobpierce.com/blog/2010/10/10/better-than-new-apple-tv/
http://stmlabs.com/projects/

Features
The BCM70015(marked as BCM970015 in the old version) Crystal HD is a video/audio hardware decoder in the PCIe Mini Card half-height form factor. It is designed to reduce CPU utilization and allows for full HD real-time decoding support for mobile platform solutions. The BCM70015 single-chip Crystal HD advanced media processor is a low cost, low power (less than 1 W energy consumption), highly integrated solution for high definition (HD) video playback applications. It is targeted for multimedia applications such as HD playback and broadcast and other TV sources. It is excellent for use in small form factor systems that require high-end graphics support but can't compromise power consumption or platform footprint.


Specifications:

Form Factor: PCI Express Mini Card (half-height with extension adapter)
Chipset: AVC, DivX, MPEG-2/4, VC-1 Video/Audio Decoder: BCM70015
Supported Resolution: QCIF up to 1920 x 1088

HD Video Decoding Formats:
H.264/AVC HP @ L4.2 1080p60, 40 Mb/sec.
VC-1 Advanced Profile @ L3.0, 45 Mb/sec.
SMPTE VC-1 AP @ L3, 45 Mb/sec.
WMV9 (VC-1 SP @ ML and MP @ HL)
MPEG-4 Part-2 SP and ASP 1080p30
MPEG-2 MP @ HL, LL, and ML, 80 Mb/sec.
DivX 3.11, 4.1, 5.X, 6.X, XviD

Security:
AACS, AACS+
Support for various DRM implementations
Firmware verification
Secure (encrypted) external EEPROM memory storage for content and keys
DRAM protection
PCIe bus protection

Components: Single-chip Advanced Video Decoder

Please note:For compatible software and the most up-to-date drivers and support (including Linux drivers) please see the Broadcom website.

Please note:This card does not come with mounting screws.