--- product_id: 4765761 title: "Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 )" brand: "tbs" price: "€ 0.39" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/4765761-broadcom-bcm70015-crystal-hd-pci-express-mini-card-video-audio store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Low Power Consumption 1080p HD Decoding Built-in Media Security Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 ) **Brand:** tbs **Price:** € 0.39 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Elevate Your Viewing Experience with Crystal Clarity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 ) by tbs - **How much does it cost?** € 0.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/4765761-broadcom-bcm70015-crystal-hd-pci-express-mini-card-video-audio) ## Best For - tbs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tbs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Design:** Ultra-slim profile fits perfectly in your setup without taking up valuable space. - • **Secure Your Media:** Built-in media security functions ensure your content is protected. - • **Efficient Performance:** Designed for low power consumption, keeping your system cool and efficient. - • **Unleash Stunning Visuals:** Experience crystal-clear 1080p video playback with advanced decoding capabilities. - • **Versatile Format Support:** Enjoy seamless playback of multiple HD video formats including H.264, VC-1, and more. ## Overview The Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card is a powerful video/audio hardware decoder designed for Apple TV, supporting full HD 1080p playback with a variety of video formats. Its compact design and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for modern media setups. ## Description BCM70015 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.BCM70015 can be put in Apple TV 1 to be used with Crystalbuntu.The BCM70015(marked as BCM970015 in the old version) 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.Features: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 1088i 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 Note: This card does not come with mounting screws.For drivers and support (including Linux drivers) please see the Broadcom website. ## Features - Support H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2, WMV, DivX, XviD decoding up to 1080p - Full HD video hardware decoding - Built-in media security functions - Supports multi-standard HD video formats - Low power consumption ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Standing screen display size | 150 Millimeters | | Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | | Chipset Brand | apple | | Brand | TBS | | Item model number | TBS7015 | | Operating System | Linux | | Item Weight | 0.705 ounces | | Product Dimensions | 0.75 x 0.56 x 0.01 inches | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.75 x 0.56 x 0.01 inches | | Manufacturer | TBS | | ASIN | B008D96Z8Q | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Date First Available | October 22, 2012 | ## Images ![Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 ) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+Y4rjVW5L.jpg) ![Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 ) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WSuNwOhbL.jpg) ![Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 ) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mWuI8urVL.jpg) ![Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 ) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qlUX2LXvL.jpg) ![Broadcom BCM70015 Crystal HD PCI Express Mini Card Video/Audio Hardware DecoderHardware Decoder for Apple TV 1080p(TBS7015 ) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HK9juzvZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Linux *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014* I added this to an old Dell laptop (D830). It was unable to play h.264 HD content before. Using the video card it was stuttery and unwatchable. Using the software decoder it couldn't even begin to keep up. With the Crystal HD I get perfect playback with about 20% processor usage. The Linux driver support is good. I am running MythTV on openSuse 12.3. I had to rebuild MythTV from source to incorporate support. But with just a little bit of effort my $75 laptop is playing h.264 1080i HD content. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Apple TV 1, plays 1080p no problem *by D***O on Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014* This thing works great in my old Apple TV 1. I'm able to stream and play 1080p video without any hiccups, although the Apple TV 1 can only output 720p via HDMI, this is a limitation of ATV 1 and not the Crystal HD card. So why use this? Because I have a lot of 1080p video and now I don't need to worry about whether or not the ATV 1 can play it, now it plays everything.BTW, I run OpenELEC on my ATV 1 and the results are great. In one of the menus, it acknowledges that the Crystal HD is installed and being used to decode AVC/H.264.Highly recommended for owners of the ATV 1. ### ⭐ 1.0 out of 5 stars Card didn't work in my ATV1, likely defective *by M***T on Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014* After a ton of research, I decided to pick this card up to make my Apple TV 1 useful. I read forum after forum, watched YouTube videos and consulted friends who were into modifying electronics. Seemed like it couldn't go wrong!I got the card in as per the instructions easily. I put XBMC on my ATV1 with little effort. Then the 1080p test went all kinds of wrong. Anything I tried to play that was 720p or higher, had major pixelation and stuttering. I tried with the Crystal HD acceleration on and off in the XBMC settings. It actually worked much better with the setting turned off. So with the card installed, and the setting for using the card's abilities turned on, playback was 100 times worse than if I'd just left my ATV1 alone.I hit the forums again and tried to find people with the same problems I was having...and there are a lot of us out there! Many people suggest changing audio settings and other "fixes", but none of them worked for me. I finally found a thread of people who suggested that if you had any pixelation, you just had a bad card. Most of these customers returned them for new ones and that solved the issue.I have done that with Amazon, and am awaiting my new card. On the bright side, returning something to Amazon was incredibly easy! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/4765761-broadcom-bcm70015-crystal-hd-pci-express-mini-card-video-audio](https://www.desertcart.at/products/4765761-broadcom-bcm70015-crystal-hd-pci-express-mini-card-video-audio) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*