Broadcom Hardware Decoder BCM970015 - PCIe Mini Card

Please Note: This product is EOL by the manufacturer.

The BCM970015 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 BCM970015 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.

• Provides software support for Adobe Flash Player (v10.1), Windows Media® Player (v12), as well as support for other third-party media players including both commercial and open-source
• Supports standard definition (SD) and HD multi-format video decode of industry standard codecs (H.264/AVC, MPEG-2, VC-1, WMV9, MPEG-4, DivX®, Xvid and AVS), enabling users to enjoy a mobile media experience with no frame drops or jitter, even under heavy CPU loads
• Provides integrated media security features, including support for protected content playback using industry standard DRM or other content protection schemes

This card does not come with mounting screws, please choose from the Accessories drop-down above. Most, but not all, of our Mini-ITX mainboards with a PCIe Mini Card slot include one or two M2 x 3 mm screws. 

 

The following products have been tested and ARE compatible; other mainboards and systems may work, but have not been tested:

• Intel Johnstown D945GSEJT Mini-ITX Mainboard
• Jetway NF96FL-525 Mini-ITX Mainboard
• Jetway NF93R-LF Mini-ITX Mainboard
• Jetway JBC360F33W Atom N270 Barebone
• MSI Industrial MS-9803 Mini-ITX Mainboard
• MSI Industrial IM-945GSE (MS-9830) Mini-ITX Mainboard
• MSI Industrial MS-9818 Mini-ITX Mainboard
• MSI Industrial MS-9A19 3.5" Barebone
• MSI Industrial MS-9A25 WindBOXII Barebone
• Quanmax QBOX-1000 Atom N270 Barebone

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 is an OEM product intended for system integration.  It does not come with a driver CD, manual, or any other documentation.