NEC Electronics
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Jul 22, 2008 Based on enhanced multimedia architecture platform, EMMA3SL/HD(TM) and EMMA3SL/SD(TM) enable users to build STBs and DTVs with H.264 video compression standard. Former supports HD video broadcasts, while latter supports SD broadcasts. In addition to H.264-compliant video decoder, devices combine all key functions needed to receive and decode digital broadcasts. Other features include audio DSPs, EHCI-compliant USB 2.0 host controller, and IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3x-compliant Ethernet MAC.

Motorola, Inc.
Schaumburg, IL 60196 4041
Jun 30, 2008 Comprising real-time, full-resolution, multi-channel SD encoders, NE Series delivers CBR video services at low bit rates. Units feature 2 channels in single rack unit chassis for high-density solution that provides IP-based multi-channel services for headend environments. Encoders include Constrained Fidelity CBR, capped VBR mode for IPTV environments, and low-resolution proxy output stream for program guide or monitoring applications.

Scopus Video Networks, Ltd.
Ha'ayin 48092  Israel
Jun 27, 2008 Offered in 1-RU chassis, IRP-3910 Integrated Receiver Processor combines multi-channel professional decoder, processor, and down-converter to aid transition from analog to ATSC digital television broadcast for cable operators. Unit provides up to 4 channels of HD decoding along with dynamic aspect ratio conversion. In addition to professional decoding capabilities, multiplexing core enables grooming and PSIP aggregation of multiple HD/SD programs for digital content distribution.

Bosch Security Systems
Fairport, NY 14450 9199
Jun 24, 2008 Rack-mount base unit, VIP X1600 XF series, accommodates up to 4 multichannel video and audio encoder modules as well as up to 4 VIP X1600 XFMD decoder modules. There are three 1 Gbps Ethernet ports for network connectivity, inside-rack cabling, and redundancy. Also included, 1 Gbps small form factor pluggable optical transceiver slot on front enables direct fiber connection to remote SAN. High-density decoding capability makes device suited for creating monitor walls.

Wolfson Microelectronics plc
Edinburgh EH11 2QB  United Kingdom
Jun 17, 2008 Available in 40-pin, 5 x 5x 0.55 mm QFN package for space-constrained applications, Model WM8903 features SmartDAC(TM) low-power DAC capacitor switching architecture to enable DAC to headphone power consumption of just 4.4 mW and includes capability for programmable performance vs. power profiles, allowing system designers to optimize for each usage scenario. It also includes Class W amplifier technology featuring adaptive dual drive charge pump and DC servo circuit architecture.

ARC International
San Jose, CA 95134
Jun 13, 2008 Created using VRaptor(TM) Multicore Architecture, Sonic Focus-ready ARC® Media 401V Subsystem can play back virtually any audio/video content on portable media devices. Fully programmable in C language, system includes compilers, debuggers, profilers, and operating systems. AM 401V supports AAC, MP3, and Dolby Digital as well as MPEG-4, Real Video, VC-1, and H.264. With additional processor headroom, more functions can be included such as pre- and post-processing and host applications.

Harmonic Lightwaves, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Jun 10, 2008 Inserted into existing encoder chassis, DiviCom® FLEX(TM) enables full IP processing across all headend devices, and provides real-time, any-to-any video and audio format re-encoding. IP input functionality enables deployment of geographically distributed headend architectures and allows operators to source content from IP networks or IP-ready RF demodulators/descramblers. Module supports MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC streams in HD and SD formats, as well as reuse of incoming stream information.

Harmonic Lightwaves, Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Jun 10, 2008 With Electra 5400 SD H.264 Encoders, operators can offer live, broadcast-quality video via satellite to automobiles and video streaming over IP networks. Multi-resolution encoding technology employs video pre-processing, dynamic noise reduction, full multi-pass, hierarchical LookAhead(TM) compression, and IP-based statistical multiplexing. Multi-pass LookAhead process uses dedicated H.264 compression processor to fully analyze incoming video content and proactively apply encoding strategies.

Frontiers Co., Ltd.
Tokyo   Japan
Jun 09, 2008 HD-compatible encoder unit, HD c3000e, features fanless, 160 x 160 x 35 mm design resistant to drips and dust. Able to be attached to wireless relay camera, it is equipped with MPEG2 encoder featuring ultra-low delay of 10 msec and can memorize up to 3 sets of configuration files. Solution can encode digital signal, input via SDI I/F, in MPEG2 format and output stream data to ASI I/F in TS format. Audio is compatible with linear PCM (SMPTE302M-compliant).

GEUTEBRUCK GmbH
Windhagen D-53578  Germany
May 01, 2008 Designed to work alongside GeViScope or reporter CCTV platforms, Model CAM2IP integrates analog cameras into networks and puts intelligent video management next to camera. DSP-based video encoder offers event-controlled encoding, demand-controlled picture formatting, intelligent compression, dual channel streaming, and remote picture viewing at up to 25 fps. Unit can be used with high speed domes and PTZ systems, and its PoE function provides associated camera with up to 12 Vdc/600 mA.

Pelco
Clovis, CA 93612
Apr 25, 2008 Through constant screening and filtering of video, Endura Intelligent Video and Analytics solution can use pre-defined rules to identify specific conditions and notify operators via alarm. System is comprised of Endura Intelligent Video Encoder (hardware) and Video Analytics Behaviors (software), which enable operators to make informed decisions. With ability to manage situation by exception, security teams can deploy personnel only when and where they are needed.

Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Tokyo 105-7123  Japan
Apr 23, 2008 IP-9500e MPEG-4 AVC Encoder features Revision 3.0 firmware that enables encoding of both signals as well as simultaneous dual encoding of HD and internally down-converted SD signal. Motion latency mode is suited for transmitting rapid-motion events and low data rates suit electronic and satellite news gathering applications at rates normally associated with SD feeds. It offers 4-27 Mbps bit-rates and 300 ms low latency and 1.4 sec standard latency.

Media Excel, Inc.
Austin, TX 78759
Apr 21, 2008 HERA 4000 Series hardware encoder/transcoder offers real-time simultaneous video delivery to any mobile device, PC, or TV over any network, performing file transcoding conversions at real-time speed. It supports multi-device broadcast delivery, converting any content for any device such as Live IPTV, MobileTV, or WebTV. Featuring 8 MPEG2 SD channels to 8 H.264 SD IPTV transcoding and 8 SDI SD channels encoding, unit is offered in single 1U appliance.

ViXS Systems Inc.
Toronto M2J 1R3  Canada
Apr 17, 2008 Supporting MPEG4 AVC and MPEG2 video processing, XCode(TM) 3500 Series targets professional broadcast/head-end equipment manufacturers. Group of Pictures structure, broadcast-quality rate control, format conversion, and dynamic resolution/bitrate control make devices suited for broadcast networking, Mobile TV, Terrestrial TV, and IP Distribution equipment. ICs include variety of interfaces, such as YCrCb SMPTE 274/296 I/O, 8/10 bit CIR 656 I/O, I(2)S I/O, SPDIF I/O, and PCI v2.3/PCI Express.

Barco N.V.
Kortrijk   Belgium
Apr 16, 2008 Plugged into PC, DCPB-2000 JPEG 2000 PCI-Express Acceleration board is able to encode/decode untiled images such as digital cinema frames or 1080p video streams at HD resolutions up to 1,920 x 1,080 and DCI formats up to 4 K, without compromise on quality. FPGA technology-based compact and flexible unit minimizes risk of obsolescence, and can be used for wide variety of applications such as acquisition, production, archiving, mastering, and contribution networks.

ViewCast
Plano, TX 75075-7840
Apr 14, 2008 ViewCast Niagara® GoStream® SURF lets users capture video to simultaneously send multiple full-resolution streams to PCs and mobile devices in multiple formats at multiple bit rates. This offers flexibility to stream content from controlled studio environment or off-site location to capture live events or up-to-the-minute news. Powered by Osprey® video capture technology, portable streaming media encoding appliance comes with ViewCast Niagara SCX® Pro management and control software.

Panasonic Security Systems, a division of Panasonic System Solutions Company
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Apr 08, 2008 Offering high-speed network interface, browser GUI, and embedded real-time operating system, Model i-Pro WJ-GXD400 multi-channel HD video decoder registers up to 256 cameras, including cameras connected to i-Pro Network Video Encoders. It supports tour/group sequence, camera site alarm signal, and multicast/unicast. Decoder offers 1x 4 VGA (1,280 x 960) images with 2x VGA images in 3 split screens or 6x VGA (640 x 480) images in 6 split screens, and displays VGA images at 30 ips/sec.

Spreadtrum Communications Corp.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Mar 26, 2008 Enabling real-time decoding of multiple streams, SV6100 integrated AVS/MPEG-2 STB decoder chip offers full set of AVS SD decoder functions to fulfill requirements of emerging video/audio markets in China, including IPTV, DTV, and satellite segments. Solution combines transport processor, video/audio decoder, and display controller with scaling. Ambient temperature range is 0-70°C and 1.8 V device has 3.3 V I/O and power consumption is less than 1.5 W typ.

Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe GmbH
Dreieich-Buchschlag D-63303  Germany
Feb 28, 2008 Offered as single-chip solution for DVB HDTV receivers, MB86H60 decodes MPEG-2 and H.264 compressed video up to full HD resolution (1,920 dots x 1,080 lines). This SoC complies with digital broadcast standard DVB and integrates necessary processing functions required by digital HDTV receivers, including processing of digital video, audio, and graphics. Areas of use include integrated digital TV (IDTV) sets, set-top boxes, and portable receivers.

Aricent
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1388
Feb 18, 2008 Aricent MPEG4-SP 720p video and AAC audio codecs leverage Texas Instruments' (TI) OMAP3430 processor capabilities to achieve encoding and decoding of video streams. Solutions enable recording and playback of 720p video on TI OMAP3430 platform-based mobile devices and can decode 720p MPEG-4 Simple Profile video in real-time. This lets mobile phones be used as HD-quality player, download HD content for playback on HDTV screen, or be used as DVD-quality camcorder.