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A PCIe interface chipset is a bridge between the device's |
A PCIe interface chipset is a bridge between the DVB device's receivers (and A/V inputs) and the host computer's PCIe "bus" (which really isn't a traditional bus, but rather a point to point serial connect lane(s)). |
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Possible PCIe bridges that can be used include: |
Possible PCIe bridges that can be used include: |
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* Micronas APB 7202A nGene dual-channel PCI-Express multimedia controller |
* Micronas APB 7202A nGene dual-channel PCI-Express multimedia controller |
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* Philips SAA7162 (dual A/V decoder) and SAA7160/SAA7161 (multimedia A/V bridge) |
* Philips SAA7162 (dual A/V decoder) and SAA7160/SAA7161 (multimedia A/V bridge) |
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* AverMedia M780 |
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Currently, none of these chips have had Linux drivers developed; which is the prime reason why cards bearing these ICs are presently not supported under Linux. |
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Currently, only the Conexant CX23885 IC family has published drivers from LinuxTV. |
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For some more |
For some more development information, see: |
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* [http://www.linuxtv.org/v4lwiki/index.php/Saa7162_devices v4l's Philips SAA7162 page] |
* [http://www.linuxtv.org/v4lwiki/index.php/Saa7162_devices v4l's Philips SAA7162 page] |
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* [http://www.linuxtv.org/v4lwiki/index.php/NGene_devices v4l's Micronas APB 7202A page] |
* [http://www.linuxtv.org/v4lwiki/index.php/NGene_devices v4l's Micronas APB 7202A page] |
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Revision as of 16:21, 4 August 2007
A PCIe interface chipset is a bridge between the DVB device's receivers (and A/V inputs) and the host computer's PCIe "bus" (which really isn't a traditional bus, but rather a point to point serial connect lane(s)).
Possible PCIe bridges that can be used include:
- ATI Theater 550
- ATI Theater 650
- Conexant CX23885/6/7/8
- Micronas APB 7202A nGene dual-channel PCI-Express multimedia controller
- Philips SAA7162 (dual A/V decoder) and SAA7160/SAA7161 (multimedia A/V bridge)
Currently, only the Conexant CX23885 IC family has published drivers from LinuxTV.
For some more development information, see: