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[[Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-1 mediumsize.jpg|thumb|right|150px|E30C Plus, front of PCB]] [[Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-2 mediumsize.jpg|thumb|right|150px|E30C Plus, back of PCB]]
An [[DVB-C]] [[DVB-C USB Devices|USB 2.0 device]] from [[Anysee]].
A [[DVB-C]] [[DVB-C USB Devices|USB 2.0 device]] from [[Anysee]].

While the Anysee website states support for "analog tv and use external a/v input", this is absolutely incorrect (none of Anysee's "E series" devices support analog functionality, rather only their [[Anysee K50|K50]] can claim such a feature). This unfortunate case of misinformation is likely the result of a simple "copy & paste" type mistake by whomever created the webpage.

One will find that the device actually contains only an USB connector, antenna input, and a slot for a smart card (Anysee devices bearing "Plus" in their product name indicate the presence of a smart card interface). Additionally, a remote control is bundled in the package.

Based upon the analysis of USBsnoop logs, it appears that the control API used for the FX2 chip is the same as that employed by a Conexant reference design, and which is known to be utilised by a few other devices. The control API should be documented on [http://isely.net/ isely.net] and as well as inside [http://linuxtv.org/hg/v4l-dvb/file/tip/linux/drivers/media/dvb/dvb-usb/cxusb.h cxusb.h].

In the bundled Windows driver/software, there are two firmware files, anyseeAUDB.ROM and anyseeAUDC.ROM. These may or may not have anything to do with this particular device (they may instead be related to analog support provided by a Conexant cx2584x IC, as like found in the [[Anysee K50|K50]]).


Like other devices from Anysee bearing "Plus" in their product name, a smart card interface is present.


==Components Used==
==Components Used==
* Samsung DTOS403IH102A (tuner module)
* Samsung DTOS403IH102A (tuner module)
** ? (tuner IC)
** ? (tuner IC)
** ? (analog IF demodulator)
* Microchip 24LC256 (serial EEPROM) ... situated on back side of the PCB directly beneath where the tuner IC would be
* Microchip 24LC256 (serial EEPROM) ... situated on back side of the PCB directly beneath where the tuner IC would be
* NXP/Philips TDA10023HT (digital demodulator)
* NXP/Philips TDA10023HT (digital demodulator)
* Cross CST56I01 (smart card controller)
* ? (decoder) .... its a 32pin IC ... meaning it's not the cx25843 as earlier reported. the texts are:"crossS&T, CST56|01, A0616"
* Cypress CY7C63108A (i.e. FX2LP) (USB bridge)
* Cypress CY7C68013A (i.e. FX2LP) (USB bridge)
* PIC16LF7 (?) ... likely for external audio input or handling of remote control. the device is bundled with a remote control, so probably latter.
* PIC16LF7(?) ... (remote control)

It's apparently based on a conexant reference design (only based), since it uses the same control API (based on usbsnoop logs) with the FX2 chip. The control API should be documented on isely.net and inside cxusb.h.

In the bundled Windows driver/software, there are two firmware files, anyseeAUDB.ROM and anyseeAUDC.ROM, but apparently they have nothing to do with this particular device.


Attached to the main PCB, by way of a parallel ribbon cable, is a seperate board housing the Conditional Access slot. This can be seen in the following pictures, as well as one of the CST56I01 controller IC situated on the main PCB:
==Pics==
<gallery>
[[Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-1 mediumsize.jpg|150px]] [[Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-2 mediumsize.jpg|150px]] [[Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-3 mediumsize.jpg|150px]] [[Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-4 mediumsize.jpg|150px]]
[[Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-5.jpg|150px]]
Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-3 mediumsize.jpg|top side
Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-4 mediumsize.jpg|bottom side
Image:Anysee E30 Plus DVB-C-5.jpg|CST56I01 controller IC
</gallery>


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://www.anysee.com/eng/product/anyseeE30CPlus.php E30C Plus product page] (states "external a/v input" which is probably a copy-paste error since the device only has USB connector and Antenna in, like shown in the pics on the same page)
* [http://www.anysee.com/eng/product/anyseeE30CPlus.php E30C Plus product page]

Revision as of 00:47, 18 September 2007

E30C Plus, front of PCB
E30C Plus, back of PCB

A DVB-C USB 2.0 device from Anysee.

While the Anysee website states support for "analog tv and use external a/v input", this is absolutely incorrect (none of Anysee's "E series" devices support analog functionality, rather only their K50 can claim such a feature). This unfortunate case of misinformation is likely the result of a simple "copy & paste" type mistake by whomever created the webpage.

One will find that the device actually contains only an USB connector, antenna input, and a slot for a smart card (Anysee devices bearing "Plus" in their product name indicate the presence of a smart card interface). Additionally, a remote control is bundled in the package.

Based upon the analysis of USBsnoop logs, it appears that the control API used for the FX2 chip is the same as that employed by a Conexant reference design, and which is known to be utilised by a few other devices. The control API should be documented on isely.net and as well as inside cxusb.h.

In the bundled Windows driver/software, there are two firmware files, anyseeAUDB.ROM and anyseeAUDC.ROM. These may or may not have anything to do with this particular device (they may instead be related to analog support provided by a Conexant cx2584x IC, as like found in the K50).


Components Used

  • Samsung DTOS403IH102A (tuner module)
    • ? (tuner IC)
  • Microchip 24LC256 (serial EEPROM) ... situated on back side of the PCB directly beneath where the tuner IC would be
  • NXP/Philips TDA10023HT (digital demodulator)
  • Cross CST56I01 (smart card controller)
  • Cypress CY7C68013A (i.e. FX2LP) (USB bridge)
  • PIC16LF7(?) ... (remote control)

Attached to the main PCB, by way of a parallel ribbon cable, is a seperate board housing the Conditional Access slot. This can be seen in the following pictures, as well as one of the CST56I01 controller IC situated on the main PCB:

External Links