Conexant’s FusionTM Family of PCI Video

Decoders Integrates Broadcast Video and Data Capture, and Playback in a Single Chip

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 Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) and power management requirements outlined in the PCI Bus Power Management Specification 1.0.

Distinguishing Features

• Supports NTSC/PAL/SECAM video input

• Worldwide graphics controller compatibility

• 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