Multimedia SoC meets broadcast distribution demands.
Share:
Press Release Summary:
Designed with algorithms that generate optimal output video quality at minimal bit rates, XCode® 4125 lets broadcast and professional OEMs develop encoder/transcoder products for cable/satellite/IPTV/enterprise encoder applications. It allows processing of multiple HD streams and integrates 1,200 DMIPS processor as well as variety of peripherals: TS inputs; TS outputs; PCI interface, MII/GMII, DDR2/3 memory interface; serial interfaces. Xtensiv(TM) Broadcast Stack is also included.
Original Press Release:
ViXS Systems Inc. Delivers Next Generation Broadcast Distribution and Professional Encoder Product
New XCode(R) 4125 System-on-Chip based Solution Incorporates Leading Edge Broadcast Video and System Solution Software to Advance the Performance of Broadcast Equipment
TORONTO, Oct. 1 -- ViXS Systems Inc., the leader in highly innovative and advanced multimedia solutions, announced today the introduction of XCode(R) 4125 and Xtensiv(TM) Broadcast software solution targeted at a wide range of Broadcast Distribution and Professional encoder applications.
Rapid growth in adoption of HD programming, increase in number of digital channels, deployment of VOD (Video-on-Demand) services, and advanced video format adoption such as H.264 are leading to growth in demand for next generation video processing, encoder and transcoder products. XCode(R) 4125 enables Broadcast & Professional OEMs to develop best-in-class high performance and high density encoder/transcoder products for cable/satellite/IPTV/enterprise encoder applications, while at the same time featuring an extremely low power system solution. Designed with algorithms that generate excellent output video quality at the lowest bit rates, XCode(R) 4125 enables Broadcast & Professional OEMs to provide innovative video processing solutions to support new revenue generating opportunities for operators worldwide. XCode(R) 4125 is a follow-on to XCode(R) 3000 series products already designed in by leading broadcast & professional OEMs.
XCode(R) 4125 SOC takes advantage of high speed transcoding/transrating/encoding engines to allow processing of multiple HD streams. XCode(R) 4125 also integrates a powerful 1200 DMIPS processor allowing customers to run custom applications to manage the encode/transcode process. The chip includes a wide variety of peripherals as well (TS inputs; TS outputs; PCI interface, MII/GMII, high-speed DDR2/3 memory interface; serial interfaces) for a highly integrated system solution.
"ViXS continues to deliver technologies that enable the most advanced video processing SOC solutions," said Sally Daub, President and CEO of ViXS Systems. "Introduction of the XCode(R) 4125 for the Broadcast Market extends our leadership position in providing highly efficient and advanced compression solutions. In introducing this product, we are able to offer highly scalable and exceptional quality product for the Broadcast market."
ViXS also offers Xtensiv(TM) Broadcast Stack as part of the XCode(R) 4125 solution for broadcast/professional market.
Some of the features enabled by this innovative software stack:
-- Multi-stream HD/SD Video Encoding and Transcoding
- Full Decode/Full Encode Transcode mode Implementation
- Smart XCode(TM) mode Implementation
-- Multi-format Video Encode or Transcode (H.264, MPEG2)
- Support of Main Profile for MPEG2; Main, High Profiles for H.264
-- Flexibility to support all HD and SD resolutions
-- Dynamic Parameter Changes
-- Support of wide range of bit rates at excellent video quality: 0.5 Mbps - 30Mbps
-- Scene Detection, Fade Detection
-- Flexibility in rate control implementation: CBR, VBR and capped VBR
-- Flexibility to support enable/disable various AVC encoding tools
-- Support of de-multiplex/multiplex of multiple audio, video, data and PSI services in TS format
-- Support of multiple audio/video containers
-- Closed Caption standards; flexible architecture to support proprietary data
-- Support of multiple audio formats including MPEG-1 Layer2, Dolby Digital, AAC.
Availability & Pricing
The XCode(R) 4125 family is currently sampling to select customers. General availability for the XCode(R) 4125 and reference design will be in Q4 2009. Please contact sales@vixs.com to inquire about pricing.
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS Systems Inc. is a multimedia solutions innovator providing technologies for processing, managing, securing and distributing high quality video and audio allowing seamless multimedia control, conversion, and connectivity between any class and size of digital entertainment device. ViXS Systems supplies advanced System-on-a-Chip semiconductors, software solutions and hardware reference designs for the world's top manufacturers of Digital TVs, DVDs, Set-top boxes, Personal Video Recorders, PCs, Network Attached Storage devices, Residential/Home Gateways and Blu-Ray players/recorders. ViXS Systems is a leading fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Toronto, Canada with global operations and offices in Europe, Asia and North America. ViXS has filed more than 250 patents worldwide with over 60 patents being issued to date. Listed as one of the Deloitte's fastest growing North American companies, ViXS is setting new standards in the way digital entertainment is viewed and transmitted across an endless array of multimedia products. ViXS can be contacted at +1 416 646-2000 or at www.vixs.com.
