I'm a bit panicked and could use some insight. I bought a Broadcom BCM970015 online and read through the description and bought, but afterwards the title of the sale was different from the write up in relation to the 1080i vs 1080p. I came here for more info and found this XBMC wiki link
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Bro...Crystal_HD
and it talks about the Broadcom BCM970015 as doing: H.264/AVC HP at L 5.1
1080p/1080i, 40 Mbps
but what I am panicked about is are there/were there Broadcom BCM970015 cards that only do 1080i? It's one little letter but I prefer Progressive over Interlaced.
This is the title of the ad:
Broadcom BCM970015 HD Crystal Hardware Decoder for 1080i Apple TV
This is the write up on the ad:
Hardware decoder in the PCI Express Mini Card half-height form factor. Enables support for H.264/AVC, DivX, MPEG-2/4 and VC-1 video compression for image intensive applications requiring support for 1080p high definition multimedia content.
Features :
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.
Specifications:
Form Factor: PCI Express Mini Card (half-height with extension adapter)
Chipset: AVC, DivX, MPEG-2/4, VC-1 Video/Audio Decoder: BCM70015
Supported Resolution: QCIF up to 1920 x 1088
HD Video Decoding Formats:
H.264/AVC HP @ L4.2 1080p60, 40 Mb/sec.
VC-1 Advanced Profile @ L3.0, 45 Mb/sec.
SMPTE VC-1 AP @ L3, 45 Mb/sec.
WMV9 (VC-1 SP @ ML and MP @ HL)
MPEG-4 Part-2 SP and ASP 1080p30
MPEG-2 MP @ HL, LL, and ML, 80 Mb/sec.
DivX 3.11, 4.1, 5.X, 6.X, XviD
Security:
AACS, AACS+
Support for various DRM implementations
Firmware verification
Secure (encrypted) external EEPROM memory storage for content and keys
DRAM protection
PCIe bus protection
Components: Single-chip Advanced Video Decoder
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 card does not come with mounting screws.
Package Content:
Broadcom Hardware Decoder BCM970015 x 1pc