Packaged in half the size of a minicard, the single-chip triple-mode PCTV solution supports worldwide broadcast standards. A video processing engine decodes the analog AV stream for features such as PVR and time shifting, while adaptive 2-D noise reduction improves picture quality.

The SAA7231 also includes certified three-level Macrovision detection circuitry to keep the video¡¯s original analog copy protection intact, while premium TV content is protected through 128-bit AES and (T)DES encryption. The chip can be packaged into a 10 x 10-mm size with support for PCI / PCIe interfaces and can consume as little as 1.5 W. (Call company for pricing and availability.)