SoC enables the first Ultra HD Android TV STB

Free's Android TV STB also leverages Broadcom's BCM43570 for Bluetooth remote control and high quality 2x2 802.11ac WiFi streaming and connectivity to create an intuitive TV experience based on Android apps and games from Google Play, alongside helpful features such as voice search and Google Cast. The BCM7252 STB SoC delivers the high-performance and security levels required for Android TV certification and the chip is the first to also support 4Kp60 10-bit HEVC content. The SoC device harnesses a powerful dual-core 10.5K DMIPS CPU, integrated high-performance GPU, security engine, and HDMI2.0 with HDCP2.2 and supports high-speed connectivity to the companion BCM43570 WiFi device. This enables Freebox to deliver vivid and finely-detailed, live, on-demand or recorded content to their subscribers.

"We are very excited to be working with Freebox on this groundbreaking platform," said Rich Nelson, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Broadband & Connectivity Group, Broadcom. "Supporting Android TV, Broadcom's STB and connectivity devices enable Freebox to bring exciting 4K content to their subscribers in addition to all the benefits of the Android TV ecosystem."

"As an early innovator with our triple play service for subscribers in France, Freebox has demonstrated its commitment to affordably deliver the latest in entertainment to our subscribers," said Sebastien Boutruche, General Manager, Free. "With our Ultra HD Android TV STB, our customers will enjoy the stunning clarity of Ultra HD 4K content right in their homes."