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Conexant is a semiconductor manufacturer who offers a number of convergence video products such as [[Demodulator]], [[MPEG2 Encoder]], and [[A/V Decoder]] chipsets. Examples of Conexant IC's that are common to DVB and analog devices include the [[CX24110]], [[Conexant CX23416|CX23416]] and [[Conexant cx2388x|CX23880/1/2/3]]. |
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A Semiconductor Manufacturer producing e.g. the [[CX24110]] [[Demodulator]] and [[MPEG2 Decoder]] Chipsets such as the [http://www.conexant.com/products/entry.jsp?id=107 CX23880/1/2/3]. |
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Aquired [[Brooktree Corporation]] and now produces the [[BT848]] and [[BT878]] [[PCI interface chipset]]s. ?? (wasn't Conexant a result of a Rockwell spinoff, as opposed to an acquisition? ... Brooktree bought by Rockwell, then Rockwell later spunoff its semiconductors into what becomes Conexant ??) |
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Note that according to the [http://www.conexant.com/servlets/DownloadServlet/PBR-200192-001.pdf?docid=193&revid=1 CX23880/1/2/3 product brief], this chipset can only decode up to 768x576 resolution (i.e. PAL 576p), and cannot decode HDTV formats such as 720p and 1080i. This is borne out by experience, with stuttering apparent on HD broadcasts viewed through this card. |
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==External Links== |
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Aquired [[Brooktree Corporation]] and now produces the [[BT848]] and [[BT878]] [[PCI interface chipset]]s. |
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* [http://www.conexant.com Conexant website] |
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--[[User:Indulis|Indulis]] 23:56, 11 March 2007 (CET) |
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Revision as of 00:50, 12 March 2007
Conexant is a semiconductor manufacturer who offers a number of convergence video products such as Demodulator, MPEG2 Encoder, and A/V Decoder chipsets. Examples of Conexant IC's that are common to DVB and analog devices include the CX24110, CX23416 and CX23880/1/2/3.
Aquired Brooktree Corporation and now produces the BT848 and BT878 PCI interface chipsets. ?? (wasn't Conexant a result of a Rockwell spinoff, as opposed to an acquisition? ... Brooktree bought by Rockwell, then Rockwell later spunoff its semiconductors into what becomes Conexant ??)