The WAVE6 codec series by Chips&Media is a versatile solution offering multi-standard video encoding and decoding capabilities, tailored for high-resolution content delivery. Integrating AV1 encoding, it ensures superior streaming and bandwidth optimization. This solution is especially viable for devices requiring high efficiency and low power consumption, such as data centers and surveillance cameras. With its dual-core architecture, the WAVE6 achieves better processing speeds, supporting up to 8K resolution at 60 frames per second.
Engineered with an optimized architecture, WAVE6 includes features like frame buffer compression and color space conversion, which enhance the overall performance while minimizing power use. Its design is straightforward, with a single-clock domain facilitating on-the-fly processes for various codec engines. This codec is not only efficient in terms of power usage but also capable of supporting a range of YUV formats and bit depths, maintaining high image quality with features like rotate/mirror and down-scaling functionalities.
The WAVE6's specification supports a broad array of applications, from data centers needing robust processing power to automotive systems where efficiency and reliability are paramount. Its compatibility with multiple industry standards, including HEVC, AVC, and VP9, ensures that it meets diverse customer requirements while optimizing usage of external memory bandwidth through advanced compression technologies.
