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In the rapidly evolving world of semiconductors, multimedia semiconductor IPs play a crucial role in enabling and enhancing digital media experiences across various electronic devices. This category encompasses a broad range of intellectual properties tailored for multimedia processing, from audio and video codecs to graphical interfaces, essential for consumer electronics, mobile devices, broadcasting equipment, and more. As technology advances, so too do the demands for higher performance, better quality, and increased efficiency in multimedia signal processing.
This category is home to subcategories that feature cutting-edge technologies and industry standards in multimedia processing. 2D and 3D rendering IPs lead the visual innovation charge, offering essential tools for developing immersive user interfaces and gaming experiences. Advanced audio interfaces, including ADPCM and WMA IPs, provide high-quality sound reproduction and compression, essential for both professional audio systems and consumer devices.
One of the highlights of the multimedia IP category is video compression technology. Standards like H.264, H.265, and the new H.266 are crucial for streaming services, broadcasting, and digital video recorders, offering solutions that reduce data rates while maintaining video quality. Image processing IPs including JPEG, JPEG 2000, and MPEG standards, ensure efficient image storage and retrieval, vital for digital cameras and web applications.
Additionally, interface IPs such as HDMI, Camera Interface, and MHL provide seamless connectivity, enabling efficient data transfer between devices. With innovations such as AV1 for open-source video coding, and emerging technologies like TICO and MPEG 5 LCEVC, our catalog covers both established and avant-garde solutions for multimedia applications. These semiconductor IPs empower developers and manufacturers to deliver next-generation multimedia experiences, ensuring devices meet the modern consumer's expectations for quality and performance.
Overview: CMOS Image Sensors (CIS) often suffer from base noise, such as Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN), which deteriorates image quality in low-light environments. Traditional noise reduction methods include mask filters for still images and temporal noise data accumulation for video streams. However, these methods can lead to ghosting artifacts in sequential images due to inconsistent signal processing. To address this, this IP offers advanced noise reduction techniques and features a specific Anti-ghost Block to minimize ghosting effects. Specifications: Maximum Resolution o Image : 13MP o Video : 13MP@30fps -Input formats : YUV422–8 bits -Output formats o DVP : YUV422-8 bits o AXI : YUV420, YUV422 -8 bits-Interface o ARM® AMBA APB BUS interface for ISP system control o ARM® AMBA AXI interface for data o Direct connection to sensor stream data (DVP) Features: Base Noise Correction: AWGN reduction for improved image quality Mask Filter: Convolution-based noise reduction for still images Temporal Noise Data Accumulation: Gaussian Distribution-based noise reduction for video streams using 2 frames of images 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR): Sequential image noise reduction with Anti-ghost Block Motion Estimation and Adaptive: Suppresses ghosting artifacts during noise reduction Real-Time Processing: Supports Digital Video Port (DVP) and AXI interfaces for seamless integration Anti-Ghost Real time De-noising output
Overview: Lens distortion is a common issue in cameras, especially with wide-angle or fisheye lenses, causing straight lines to appear curved. Radial distortion, where the image is expanded or reduced radially from the center, is the most prominent type. Failure to correct distortion can lead to issues in digital image analysis. The solution involves mathematically modeling and correcting distortion by estimating parameters that determine the degree of distortion and applying inverse transformations. Automotive systems often require additional image processing features, such as de-warping, for front/rear view cameras. The Lens Distortion Correction H/W IP comprises 3 blocks for coordinate generation, data caching, and interpolation, providing de-warping capabilities for accurate image correction. Specifications: Maximum Resolution: o Image: 8MP (3840x2160) o Video: 8MP @ 60fps Input Formats: YUV422 - 8 bits Output Formats: o AXI: YUV420, YUV422, RGB888 - 8 bits Interface: o ARM® AMBA APB BUS interface for system control o ARM® AMBA AXI interface for data Features: Programmable Window Size and Position Barrel Distortion Correction Support Wide Angle Correction up to 192° De-warping Modes: o Zoom o Tilt o Pan o Rotate o Side-view Programmable Parameters: o Zoom Factor: controls Distance from the Image Plane to the Camera (Sensor)
Overview: The Camera ISP IP is an Image Signal Processing (ISP) IP developed for low-light environments in surveillance and automotive applications, supporting a maximum processing resolution of 13 Mega or 8Mega Pixels (MP) at 60 frames per second (FPS). It offers a configurable ISP pipeline with features such as 18x18 2D/8x6 2D Color Shading Correction, 19-Point Bayer Gamma Correction, Region Color Saturation, Hue, and Delta L Control functions. The ISP IP enhances image quality with optimal low-light Noise/Sharp filters and offers benefits such as low gate size and memory usage through algorithm optimization. The IP is also ARM® AMBA 3 AXI protocol compliant for easy control via an AMBA 3 APB bus interface. Specifications: Maximum Resolution: o Image: 13MP/8MP o Video: 13MP @ 60fps / 8MP @ 60fps Input Formats: Bayer-8, 10, 12, 14 bits Output Formats: o DVP: YUV422, YUV444, RGB888 - 8, 10, 12 bits o AXI: YUV422, YUV444, YUV420, RGB888 - 8, 10, 12 bits Interface: o ARM® AMBA APB BUS interface for ISP system control o ARM® AMBA AXI interface for data o Direct connection to sensor stream data (DVP) o Features: Defective Pixel Correction: On-The-Fly Defective Pixel Correction 14-Bit Bayer Channel Gain Support: Up to x4 / x7.99 with Linear Algebra for Input Pixel Level Adjustment Gb/Gr Unbalance Correction: Maximum Correction Tolerance Gb/Gr Rate of 12.5% 2D Lens-Shading Correction: Supports 18x18 / 8x6 with Normal R/Gb/Gr/B Channel Shading Correction and Color Stain Correction High-Resolution RGB Interpolation: Utilizes ES/Hue-Med/Average/Non-Directional Based Hybrid Type Algorithm Color Correction Matrix: 3x3 Matrix Bayer Gamma Correction: 19 points RGB Gamma Correction: 19 points Color Enhancement: Hue/Sat/∆-L Control for R/G/B/C/M/Y Channels High-Performance Noise Reduction: For Bayer/RGB/YC Domain Noise Reduction High-Resolution Sharpness Control: Multi-Sharp Filter with Individual Sharp Gain Control Auto Exposure: Utilizes 16x16 Luminance Weight Window & Pixel Weighting Auto White Balance: Based on R/G/B Feed-Forward Method Auto Focus: 2-Type 6-Region AF Value Return
Overview: RCCC and RCCB in ISP refer to Red and Blue Color Correction Coefficients, respectively. These coefficients are utilized in Image Signal Processing to enhance red and blue color components for accurate color reproduction and balance. They are essential for color correction and calibration to ensure optimal image quality and color accuracy in photography, video recording, and visual displays. The IP is designed to process RCCC pattern data from sensors, where green and blue pixels are substituted by Clear pixel, resulting in Red or Clear (Monochrome) format after demosaicing. It supports real-time processing with Digital Video Port (DVP) format similar to CIS output. RCCB sensors use Clear pixels instead of Green pixels, enhancing sensitivity and image quality in low-light conditions compared to traditional RGB Bayer sensors. LOTUS converts input from RCCB sensors to a pattern resembling RGB Bayer sensors, providing DVP format interface for real-time processing. Features: Maximum Resolution: 8MP (3840h x 2160v) Maximum Input Frame Rate: 30fps Low Power Consumption RCCC/RCCB Pattern demosaicing
Overview: Human eyes have a wider dynamic range than CMOS image sensors (CIS), leading to differences in how objects are perceived in images or videos. To address this, CIS and IP algorithms have been developed to express a higher range of brightness. High Dynamic Range (HDR) based on Single Exposure has limitations in recreating the Saturation Region, prompting the development of Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) using Multi Exposure images. The IP supports PWL companding mode or Linear mode to perform WDR. It analyzes the full-image histogram for global tone mapping and maximizes visible contrast in local areas for enhanced dynamic range. Specifications: Maximum Resolution: o Image: 13MP o Video: 13MP @ 60fps (Input/Output) Input Formats (Bayer): o HDR Linear Mode: Max raw 28 bits o Companding Mode: Max PWL compressed raw 24 bits Output Formats (Bayer): 14 bits Interface: o ARM® AMBA APB BUS interface for ISP system control o ARM® AMBA AXI interface for data o Video data stream interface Features: Global Tone Mapping based on histogram analysis o Adaptive global tone mapping per Input Images Local Tone Mapping for adaptive contrast enhancement Real-Time WDR Output Low Power Consumption and Small Gate Count 28-bit Sensor Data Interface
The KL730 AI SoC is powered by Kneron's innovative third-generation reconfigurable NPU architecture, delivering up to 8 TOPS of computing power. This architecture offers enhanced efficiency for the latest CNNnetwork architectures and serves transformer applications by reducing DDR bandwidth requirements significantly. The chip excels in video processing, supporting 4K 60FPS output and excelling in areas such as noise reduction and low-light imaging. It's ideal for applications in intelligent security, autonomous driving, and video conferencing, among others.
Overview: RGB-IR features in ISP enable the capture and processing of Red, Green, Blue, and Infrared (IR) light data in an Image Signal Processing (ISP) system. This functionality enhances image quality by extracting additional information not visible to the human eye in standard RGB images. By integrating IR and RGB data into the demosaic processing pipeline, the ISP can enhance scene analysis, object detection, and image clarity in applications such as surveillance, automotive, and security systems. Features: IR Core - 4Kx1EA: 4K Maximum Resolution: 3840h x 2160v @ 30fps IR Color Correction 3.99x support IR data Full-size output / 1/4x subsample support (Pure IR Pixel data) Only RGB-IR 4x4 pattern support IR data Crop support
The AX45MP is engineered as a high-performance processor that supports multicore architecture and advanced data processing capabilities, particularly suitable for applications requiring extensive computational efficiency. Powered by the AndesCore processor line, it capitalizes on a multicore symmetric multiprocessing framework, integrating up to eight cores with robust L2 cache management. The AX45MP incorporates advanced features such as vector processing capabilities and support for MemBoost technology to maximize data throughput. It caters to high-demand applications including machine learning, digital signal processing, and complex algorithmic computations, ensuring data coherence and efficient power usage.
The Metis AIPU M.2 accelerator module by Axelera AI is engineered for AI inference on edge devices with power and budget constraints. It leverages the quad-core Metis AIPU, delivering exceptional AI processing in a compact form factor. This solution is ideal for a range of applications, including computer vision in constrained environments, providing robust support for multiple camera feeds and parallel neural networks. With its easy integration and the comprehensive Voyager SDK, it simplifies the deployment of advanced AI models, ensuring high prediction accuracy and efficiency. This module is optimized for NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) M.2 sockets, boosting the capability of any processing system with modest space and power requirements.
The PCIe AI Accelerator Card powered by Metis AIPU offers unparalleled AI inference performance suitable for intensive vision applications. Incorporating a single quad-core Metis AIPU, it provides up to 214 TOPS, efficiently managing high-volume workloads with low latency. The card is further enhanced by the Voyager SDK, which streamlines application deployment, offering an intuitive development experience and ensuring simple integration across various platforms. Whether for real-time video analytics or other demanding AI tasks, the PCIe Accelerator Card is designed to deliver exceptional speed and precision.
Altek's AI Camera Module stands as a testament to the company's prowess in integrating artificial intelligence with advanced imaging technology. This module is designed for a spectrum of applications that demand rapid and precise image processing, such as surveillance, automated inspection, and smart devices. By leveraging sophisticated AI algorithms, the module can perform real-time image analysis, enabling enhanced decision-making processes in demanding scenarios. The AI Camera Module is engineered to deliver high-resolution imagery, coupled with robust data processing capabilities that ensure seamless performance in dynamic environments. Its architecture supports a variety of AI-driven functions like facial recognition, object tracking, and behavioral pattern analysis, thereby elevating the module’s versatility across different sectors. Compatibility with IoT systems enhances its appeal, as the module facilitates sophisticated integration with broader networked environments. With a focus on reducing latency and boosting computational efficiency, Altek's AI Camera Module is poised to be a vital component in the future of smart cities and connected solutions.
The H.264 FPGA Encoder and CODEC Micro Footprint Cores from A2e Technologies are industry-leading solutions optimized for high-speed video encoding with minimal latency. Specially tailored for FPGA applications, this core ensures compliance with the H.264 Baseline and offers configurations to suit varying performance needs, such as low-cost evaluation licenses for flexibility. These cores are noted for their exceptionally compact size and rapid processing capabilities, enabling them to achieve 1080p at 60 frames per second with remarkable efficiency. One of the project's standout features is the 1ms latency at 1080p30, which is among the fastest in the industry. This core also supports custom configurations, allowing adjustments to pixel depth, resolution, and more, making it a versatile choice for developers looking to integrate video encoding in their systems. Moreover, these cores are ITAR compliant, offering a secure and adaptable solution for high-performance FPGA design. The scalability and customization options, including support for various pixel depths and resolutions, make these H.264 cores suitable for a wide array of applications, from real-time video streaming to embedded systems in industrial automation. By leveraging this advanced technology, A2e Technologies provides a robust solution that meets stringent industry standards and addresses specific customer needs effectively.
The KL520 AI SoC is a groundbreaking chip that initiated Kneron's journey in edge AI. It is characterized by its compact size, energy efficiency, and robust performance, suitable for a host or companion AI co-processor role. Compatible with multiple 3D sensor technologies, the KL520 excels in smart home applications like smart locks and cameras. Its small power footprint allows operations on simple power supplies like AA batteries, setting it apart in the market.
The PDM-to-PCM Converter offers an innovative solution for converting pulse-density modulation signals into pulse-code modulation formats, supporting the growing demand in modern audio processing systems. This converter is indispensable for applications where maintaining audio integrity is paramount, such as digital microphones and audio streaming devices. Engineered for efficiency, the converter handles high-definition audio with minimal distortion, ensuring the audio signal remains true to the source. The design incorporates various filters that minimize unwanted artifacts, a crucial feature for any high-end audio system requiring pristine sound quality. This converter supports a wide array of audio interfaces, facilitating its integration into diverse audio frameworks—from IoT devices to advanced multi-channel audio systems. Moreover, its low-power design makes it ideal for use in portable devices, enabling manufacturers to develop products that meet both performance and power consumption metrics.
Silicon Library's DisplayPort/eDP is engineered to enhance visual display performance, supporting seamless data transfer for high-definition content. This module adheres to DisplayPort standards, promising superb visual quality across a range of display devices. Designed for versatility, the DisplayPort/eDP is suitable for integration into a myriad of devices, from laptops to computer monitors. It supports high-resolution display outputs, ensuring crisp and vivid visuals, crucial for gaming and graphic design applications. This product is equipped to handle high data rates, facilitating smooth media playback without any lag, making it suitable for high-performance multimedia applications. Integrated with advanced features, it also ensures compatibility with various system architectures, providing a reliable solution for modern digital requirements.
The Chimera GPNPU is a general-purpose neural processing unit designed to address key challenges faced by system on chip (SoC) developers when deploying machine learning (ML) inference solutions. It boasts a unified processor architecture capable of executing matrix, vector, and scalar operations within a single pipeline. This architecture integrates the functions of a neural processing unit (NPU), digital signal processor (DSP), and other processors, which significantly simplifies code development and hardware integration. The Chimera GPNPU can manage various ML networks, including classical frameworks, vision transformers, and large language models, all within a single processor framework. Its flexibility allows developers to optimize performance across different applications, from mobile devices to automotive systems. The GPNPU family is fully synthesizable, making it adaptable to a range of performance requirements and process technologies, ensuring long-term viability and adaptability to changing ML workloads. The Cortex's sophisticated design includes a hybrid Von Neumann and 2D SIMD matrix architecture, predictive power management, and sophisticated memory optimization techniques, including an L2 cache. These features help reduce power usage and enhance performance by enabling the processor to efficiently handle complex neural network computations and DSP algorithms. By merging the best qualities of NPUs and DSPs, the Chimera GPNPU establishes a new benchmark for performance in AI processing.
xcore.ai is a versatile platform specifically crafted for the intelligent IoT market. It hosts a unique architecture with multi-threading and multi-core capabilities, ensuring low latency and high deterministic performance in embedded AI applications. Each xcore.ai chip contains 16 logical cores organized in two multi-threaded processor 'tiles' equipped with 512kB of SRAM and a vector unit for enhanced computation, enabling both integer and floating-point operations. The design accommodates extensive communication infrastructure within and across xcore.ai systems, providing scalability for complex deployments. Integrated with embedded PHYs for MIPI, USB, and LPDDR, xcore.ai is capable of handling a diverse range of application-specific interfaces. Leveraging its flexibility in software-defined I/O, xcore.ai offers robust support for AI, DSP, and control processing tasks, making it an ideal choice for enhancing IoT device functionalities. With its support for FreeRTOS, C/C++ development environment, and capability for deterministic processing, xcore.ai guarantees precision in performance. This allows developers to partition xcore.ai threads optimally for handling I/O, control, DSP, and AI/ML tasks, aligning perfectly with the specific demands of various applications. Additionally, the platform's power optimization through scalable tile clock frequency adjustment ensures cost-effective and energy-efficient IoT solutions.
The KL630 AI SoC introduces state-of-the-art NPU architecture, being the first to support both Int4 precision and transformer neural networks. It offers notable energy efficiency and is built on the ARM Cortex A5 CPU, providing up to 1eTOPS@int4. The KL630 supports various AI frameworks, making it suitable for a wide array of edge AI devices and applications that require advanced ISP capabilities and 5M@30FPS HDR imaging.
MajEQ Pro is an advanced equalization tool designed explicitly for professional audio applications, capable of achieving precise frequency response alignment. This tool allows for both static and dynamic EQ adjustments, providing users with unparalleled control over their sound systems, whether for live events or in-studio recordings. With MajEQ Pro, operators can seamlessly switch between modes, adjusting to static venue acoustics or responding dynamically to changing auditory environments in real-time. The tool supports high-frequency accuracy, essential for maintaining sound quality in diverse acoustic conditions, such as outdoor venues where frequency responses fluctuate. The implementation of MajEQ Pro in professional settings elevates the capabilities of audio systems, delivering superior sound quality and flexibility. For audio engineers and businesses involved in audio production, this tool aligns with the demands for high precision and reliability, ensuring that auditory outputs are always of the highest standard.
Silicon Library’s HDMI Rx receives high-definition digital video and audio streams, adhering to HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 standards for superior reception performance. This module is designed to cater to a wide array of multimedia devices that demand high-performance video and audio reception. Providing a seamless interface for displaying multimedia content, the HDMI Rx module is a cornerstone for devices like televisions, projectors, and monitors, where the clear and stable display is paramount. It is equipped to handle high-resolution content, thereby facilitating crystal clear image and audio playback. The HDMI Rx boasts advanced impedance matching and equalization technologies, which enhance its ability to maintain signal integrity over long cable lengths. This makes it an indispensable component for high-definition video reception, ensuring that picture and sound quality remain uncompromised.
The ARINC 818 Streaming Core is designed to facilitate real-time conversion from pixel buses to ARINC 818 formatted Fibre Channel streams and vice versa. This core is optimized for aerospace applications where precise, high-speed streaming and data formatting are crucial. With this capability, it supports seamless integration into advanced aerospace systems like avionics displays. Capable of converting data efficiently, it alleviates the complexities associated with handling video streams in real-time, thereby ensuring that transmissions meet the high demands of military and aerospace objectives. By maintaining a strong focus on data integrity, the core helps achieve superior performance in data transmission, ensuring that critical systems maintain optimal operational readiness. The engineering behind this core provides an efficient bridge between different data formats, enabling robust communications across complex networks. The ARINC 818 Streaming Core reflects advanced design methodologies tailored for rigorous requirements, bringing about enhanced reliability and efficiency to the systems it serves.
EnSilica's eSi-Comms brand houses a versatile communications IP portfolio, fundamental for supporting communications-driven ASIC designs. It includes highly parameterized OFDM-based MODEM and DFE IPs, applicable to a variety of modern air interface standards such as Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G, and DVB. This IP suite integrates advanced DSP algorithms and hardware accelerators for seamless wireless communication. By employing eSi-Comms, clients can utilize proven modem architectures to develop efficient transceivers tailored to specific communications requirements, drastically reducing development time. The adaptability of these IPs to handle data across multiple antennae systems enhances wireless sensor networks and broadcast products with robust connectivity solutions.
Allegro DVT's HEVC/H.265 Encoder is designed to provide high-quality video compression while maintaining low bit rates, making it ideal for both streaming and storage applications. With the ability to handle up to 4K resolution and beyond, this encoder supports the H.265/HEVC standard, which is known for its superior compression efficiency over previous standards like AVC/H.264. This video encoder is particularly suited to applications where bandwidth conservation is critical, such as video streaming over the internet, satellite broadcasting, and IPTV. The encoder implements advanced compression techniques to reduce the file size while preserving the video quality, delivering smooth and uninterrupted video streams even under variable network conditions. Engineered with versatility in mind, this encoder supports a broad range of features such as adaptive coding, error resilience, and low latency processing. This makes it suitable for real-time broadcasting scenarios where time is of the essence. Its configurable architecture allows it to be tailored to meet specific end-user needs, ensuring optimal performance across various environments.
The MIPI DSI-2 Transmitter IP from Arasan is engineered for streamlined communication between processors and display panels, a critical component in the rapidly evolving displays of mobile devices. Aligning with the MIPI DSI standards, this Transmitter IP ensures interoperability and high-speed data transmission, achieving the requisite performance for vivid and responsive displays. Key attributes include multi-lane data handling, reduced data transmission latency, and comprehensive support for various display configurations and modes. Arasan's DSI-2 Transmitter is optimized for power efficiency, employing techniques like low-power modes and clock gating to curtail power consumption and extend device battery life. Customers benefit from Arasan's extensive experience and support throughout the integration process, ensuring a robust, reliable, and compliant display solution that meets the needs of next-generation mobile applications.
The Vantablack S-VIS coating is specifically tailored for space applications, where it serves a crucial role in suppressing stray light in optical systems and blackbody calibration of infrared camera systems. Its exceptionally high performance and spectrally flat absorption from the UV to the near-millimeter spectral range make it indispensable for ensuring accurate readings and operations in the challenging environment of space. One of the prominent applications of the S-VIS coating is in the reduction of launch weight for instruments, thanks to its ability to absorb light efficiently from all angles. This not only enhances the operation of devices like star trackers and optical calibration systems but also minimizes the overall size and complexity of these systems, offering significant cost savings. This coating has proven its reliability in harsh space conditions since its first deployment in low Earth orbit in 2015. Its capabilities in outgassing management and thermal stability are well-documented, making it a trusted solution for enhancing the operational longevity and performance of space missions.
The Avispado is a sleek and efficient 64-bit RISC-V in-order processing core tailored for applications where energy efficiency is key. It supports a 2-wide in-order issue, emphasizing minimal area and power consumption, which makes it ideal for energy-conscious system-on-chip designs. The core is equipped with direct support for unaligned memory accesses and is multiprocessor-ready, providing a versatile solution for modern AI needs. With its small footprint, Avispado is perfect for machine learning systems requiring little energy per operation. This core is fully compatible with RISC-V Vector Specification 1.0, interfacing seamlessly with Semidynamics' vector units to support vector instructions that enhance computational efficiency. The integration with Gazzillion Misses™ technology allows support for extensive memory latency workloads, ideal for key applications in data center machine learning and recommendation systems. The Avispado also features a robust set of RISC-V instruction set extensions for added capability and operates smoothly within Linux environments due to comprehensive memory management unit support. Multiprocessor-ready design ensures flexibility in embedding many Avispado cores into high-bandwidth systems, facilitating powerful and efficient processing architectures.
ISPido on VIP Board is a specialized runtime solution designed for optimal performance with Lattice Semiconductors’ Video Interface Platform. It features versatile configurations aimed at real-time image optimization, allowing users to choose between automatic best-setting selection or manual adjustments via menu-driven interfaces for precise gaming control. Compatible with two Sony IMX 214 image sensors, this setup ensures superior image clarity. The HDMI VIP Output Bridge Board and sophisticated calibration menus via serial ports offer further adaptability, accommodating unique project requirements effortlessly. This versatility, combined with efficient HDMI 1920 x 1080p output utilizing YCrCb 4:2:2, ensures that image quality remains consistently high. ISPido’s modular design ensures seamless integration and easy calibration, facilitating custom user preferences through real-time menu interfaces. Whether choosing gamma tables, applying varied filters, or selecting other personalization options, ISPido on VIP Board provides robust support tailored to electronic visualization devices.
The ARINC 818 Direct Memory Access (DMA) Core delivers a complete hardware solution tailored for the efficient handling and transmission of ARINC 818 protocol data. It is specifically optimized for embedded applications, focusing on offloading formatting, timing, and buffer management. Engineered for speed and efficiency, this core simplifies the demanding task of managing high-rate data transmission by handling requests directly at the memory interface level. This uniqueness allows embedded systems to perform seamless data handling, thus enhancing overall system performance without the additional software overhead. In environments demanding precision and reliability, the ARINC 818 DMA Core stands out. Its ability to manage high data rates and reduce processing latency significantly enhances the overall throughput. This core is vital for improving the operability of sophisticated aerospace systems by ensuring data transactions are carried out smoothly and effectively.
The Hyperspectral Imaging System from Imec offers unparalleled capabilities in capturing spectral data, enabling detailed analysis and identification of materials based on their spectral signatures. This system is designed to provide high-resolution imaging across a range of wavelengths, making it an invaluable tool for industries such as agriculture, mining, and environmental monitoring. By integrating cutting-edge sensor technology, the system facilitates advanced analytics that support decision-making in various applications requiring precise material composition detection. This advanced imaging solution leverages Imec’s proprietary sensor innovations, which inherently allow for real-time data acquisition and processing. The compact nature of the system makes it adaptable for field deployments, allowing users to conduct in-situ analyses efficiently. Moreover, its robust design ensures consistent performance in diverse environmental conditions, thus broadening its application scope. Core to the Hyperspectral Imaging System is Imec’s commitment to enhancing the functionality of their semiconductor technology. With its ability to seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructures, it offers users a cost-effective upgrade path for significantly improving the precision of their diagnostic capabilities. As industries look for integrated solutions, this imaging system stands out by offering a high degree of customization to meet specific operational needs.
The M3000 Graphics Processor from Digital Media Professionals is designed to deliver exceptional performance in 3D graphics rendering within compact, power-efficient packages. Optimized for high-performance visual computing, the M3000 provides state-of-the-art support for OpenGL ES 3.0, ensuring top-notch graphics output for embedded devices and edge computing. Exhibiting a scalable architecture, the M3000 allows precise customization to meet diverse performance and area efficiency requirements. It stands out with its prowess in handling VR and AR applications, demanding intensive graphical calculations and rendering. Through the use of DMP’s proprietary graphics architect, Musashi, the M3000 achieves unparalleled efficiency in power, performance, and area (PPA). Aligning with current industry needs, the processor supports multiple application interfaces including IoT devices, smartphones, automotive systems, and more. Its versatility extends to customization of graphical throughput, making the M3000 a pivotal component in devices that require advanced graphics processing capabilities.
The MIPITM V-NLM-01 is a specialized non-local mean image noise reduction product designed to enhance image quality through sophisticated noise reduction techniques. This hardware core features a parameterized search-window size and adjustable bits per pixel, ensuring a high degree of customization and efficiency. Supporting HDMI with resolutions up to 2048×1080 at 30 to 60 fps, it is ideally suited for applications requiring image enhancement and processing.
Digital Media Professionals offers ZIA Stereo Vision, a robust solution for achieving high-accuracy depth estimation through stereoscopic imaging. Suited for applications in robotics and automated systems, ZIA SV deploys a sophisticated semi-global matching algorithm to derive reliable distance measurements from stereo camera inputs. This IP core excels in pre-processing and post-processing steps to optimize depth map accuracy. By supporting grayscale images of up to 8-bit depth and providing detailed disparity maps, it forms the backbone for various machine vision tasks. Built with efficiency in mind, ZIA SV supports AMBA AXI4 interface, ensuring seamless integration within high throughput data environments. Ideal for autonomous navigation systems, ZIA SV facilitates accurate real-time depth perception. This capability, combined with its minimal resource footprint, makes it a preferred choice for compact, power-sensitive applications needing reliable stereo vision processing.
The MIPI (Mobile Industry Processor Interface) offered by Silicon Library is a high-performance interface designed to connect various semiconductor components. Featuring both DPHY-Tx and DPHY-Rx configurations, it supports a multitude of applications that require efficient data transfer This interface is particularly adept at supporting camera and display connections within mobile devices. Its low-power architecture extends battery life, making it an ideal choice for smartphones and tablet PCs. MIPI ensures streamlined data pathways, crucial for the fluid operation of camera sensors and display screens. With its ability to support a wide range of data speeds, MIPI serves as the backbone for many of the mobile industry's leading technologies, enhancing communication between chips and ensuring that data is moved quickly and reliably. Its standardization and versatility make it a favored choice in the development of high-performance mobile devices.
The JPEG Encoder for Image Compression is designed to deliver efficient lossy compression for various imaging applications. This encoder is compliant with the Baseline JPEG standard (ITU T.81), ensuring a balance between compression efficiency and image quality. It supports pixel depths of up to 12 bits, although 8 bits is the default setting. The encoder provides super low latency, making it ideal for rolling shutter cameras, and is available in multiple configurations to suit different application needs. This encoder is particularly adaptable for multimedia applications requiring high-speed processing, including motion JPEG, thanks to its dual-pipe design that allows simultaneous encoding for formats like YUV422. This setup supports resolutions such as 1280x720 at 60 fps with a pixel clock of 100 MHz, although platform-specific optimizations can increase speed. The encoder operates without external RAM, relying only on FPGA and Ethernet PHY, which not only reduces power consumption but also simplifies hardware requirements. Additionally, the JPEG Encoder is verified extensively against standard compliance through detailed simulation models that ensure both bit and cycle accuracy. The encoder can be implemented in various SoCs and integrates smoothly with existing systems, thanks to its adaptable architecture that supports various network streaming standards and embedded applications.
Functioning as a comprehensive cross-correlator, the XCM_64X64 facilitates efficient and precise signal processing required in synthetic radar receivers and advanced spectrometers. Designed on IBM's 45nm SOI CMOS technology, it supports ultra-low power operation at about 1.5W for the entire array, with a sampling performance of 1GSps across a bandwidth of 10MHz to 500MHz. The ASIC is engineered to manage high-throughput data channels, a vital component for high-energy physics and space observation instruments.
The Alcora V-by-One HS FMC daughter card is expertly crafted to bring the high-speed V-by-One HS interface technology to FPGA platforms. This card connects seamlessly to FPGA boards using high-speed transceiver lanes, facilitating video resolutions that reach up to 4K at 120Hz or 8K at 30Hz. Featuring both 51-pin and 41-pin header options, Alcora provides developers with versatile integration capabilities. Its dual clock generators play a crucial role in synthesizing precise transceiver reference clocks while minimizing RX clock jitter, which is pivotal for maintaining video quality and signal integrity. Developed by THine Electronics, V-by-One HS is renowned for its ability to support high-resolution, high-frame-rate video transmission in flat panel displays. This technology's inclusion in Alcora ensures that it meets the rigorous demands of modern video applications, making it a perfect addition for those developing next-generation display solutions.
Tentiva Video FMC is a modular high-speed Video FPGA Mezzanine Card (FMC) designed specifically for advanced video processing needs. The board supports the attachment of multiple PHY card types, which equip the Tentiva with diverse connectivity options, enabling data transmission up to 20 Gbps. This modular approach allows developers to customize and expand their systems efficiently by adding or removing PHY cards as needed. Tentiva supports a range of video input/output configurations, making it highly adaptable for various projects, including those requiring both DisplayPort and embedded DisplayPort applications. Designed for seamless integration with FPGA development boards featuring FMC headers, Tentiva facilitates connections to multiple transceiver inputs and outputs, broadening its application potential across different multimedia projects. The availability of compatible PHY cards such as DPTX and DPRX further extends its functionalities, accommodating complex video processing requirements.
ISPido is a sophisticated Image Signal Processing Pipeline designed for comprehensive image enhancement tasks. It is ultra-configurable using the AXI4-LITE protocol, supporting integration with processors like RISCV. The ISP Pipeline accommodates procedures such as defective pixel correction, color interpolation using the Malvar-Cutler algorithm, and various statistical adjustments to facilitate adaptive control. Furthermore, ISPido incorporates comprehensive color conversion functionalities, with support for HDR processing and chroma resampling to 4:2:2/4:2:0 formats. Supporting bit depths of 8, 10, or 12 bits, and resolutions up to 7680x7680, ISPido ensures high-resolution output crucial for next-generation image processing needs. This flexibility positions it perfectly for projects ranging from low power devices to ultra-high-definition vision systems. Each component of ISPido aligns with AMBA AXI4 standards, ensuring broad compatibility and modular customization possibilities. Such features make it an ideal choice for heterogeneous electronics ecosystems involving CPUs, GPUs, and specialized processors, further solidifying its practicality for widespread deployment.
The BlueLynx Chiplet Interconnect facilitates seamless communication between chiplets, vital for modern semiconductor designs that emphasize modularity and efficiency. This technology supports both physical and link layer interfaces, adhering to the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (UCIe) and Open Compute Project (OCP) Bunch of Wires (BoW) standards. BlueLynx ensures high-speed data transfer, offering customizable options to tailor designs for specific workloads and application needs. Optimized for AI, high-performance computing, and mobile markets, BlueLynx's die-to-die adaptability provides system architects with the leeway to integrate a variety of packaging types and process nodes, including 2D, advanced 2.5D, and innovative 3D packaging options. The solution is recognized for delivering a balance of bandwidth, energy efficiency, and latency, ensuring robust system performance while minimizing power consumption. This IP has been silicon-proven across multiple process nodes, including advanced technologies like 3nm, 4nm, and 5nm, and is supported by major semiconductor foundries. It offers valuable features such as low latency, improved PPA (Power, Performance, Area), and industry-standard compliance, positioning it as a reliable and high-performing interconnect solution within the semiconductor industry.
The DSC Decoder is a cutting-edge solution geared towards decoding Display Stream Compression (DSC) data, ensuring optimal performance in delivering high-definition video content. Aligned with the VESA DSC 1.2a standard, this decoder allows for real-time decompression of video streams with high efficiency, ideal for devices and systems needing to manage bandwidth while maintaining a superior visual quality output. Its application stretches across industries, catering to devices that require high-performance video processing like professional display systems, gaming consoles, and even military-grade visual equipment. The decoder supports integration with both SoCs and FPGAs, offering flexibility and adaptability without compromising the integrity or speed of the data being processed. The DSC Decoder’s engineering excellence enables it to manage high-resolution videos up to 16K seamlessly, offering an uncompromised experience in graphics rendering and broadcast quality. It plays a vital role in environments where performance, speed, and video quality cannot be sacrificed, making it a key component in the next generation of multimedia solutions.
The ARINC 818 Product Suite from Great River Technology offers a comprehensive platform for the design and implementation of ARINC 818 compatible systems. It provides tools and resources crucial for developing, qualifying, testing, and simulating video interface products within aerospace and defense industries. The suite supports engineers in effectively managing complex digital video signals, ensuring high-speed data transmissions maintain fidelity across various operational conditions. This product suite facilitates the integration of ARINC 818 standard interfaces within mission-critical environments, offering unparalleled support throughout the product lifecycle. Engineers can access development guides, simulation tools, and test solutions that simplify compliance with ARINC 818 protocol specifications. Whether for new projects or upgrades, the suite empowers designers and engineers to optimize performance and reliability of their systems. Additionally, the product suite aids in the seamless transition from design phase to deployment, ensuring that all components work harmoniously to deliver precision and efficiency. The suite’s robustness helps in mitigating risks associated with system integration, affording customers peace of mind when implementing high-stakes and complex avionics systems.
The DSC Encoder by Trilinear Technologies efficiently compresses digital video streams, adhering to the VESA Display Stream Compression 1.2a standards. This encoder is engineered for high-speed, real-time operations, making it suitable for both consumer technology and professional-grade applications. Its primary function is to reduce the bandwidth required for transmitting high-resolution video data, crucial for today's demanding multimedia environments. By implementing state-of-the-art compression techniques, the DSC Encoder allows for the seamless handling of up to 16K visual data without degrading quality, making it invaluable for applications that necessitate high-definition displays. This includes everything from advanced gaming systems and home entertainment setups to professional broadcasting and video production devices. Designed to integrate effortlessly with FPGAs and SoCs, the DSC Encoder facilitates the handling of large amounts of data with minimal power consumption, ensuring efficient processing without overheating or significant energy use. It is an indispensable tool for developers looking to incorporate higher quality media experiences without the technological constraints of older systems.
The HDMI Tx module from Silicon Library ensures superior transmission of high-definition digital video and audio. Designed in compliance with HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 standards, this product delivers outstanding performance for high-definition multimedia interfaces. It serves as a critical component in devices requiring the streaming of high-quality audio and video content across an HDMI interface. One of the standout features of the HDMI Tx is its ability to support 4K resolution, providing users with a cinematic viewing experience. This high-speed interface offers robust protection against interference, ensuring clarity and stability of the multimedia content being transmitted. This HDMI Transmitter is designed for seamless integration into consumer electronics, including televisions and gaming consoles, where high-definition transmission is crucial. Its robustness and high-speed capabilities make it a strategic choice for manufacturers aiming to deliver premium quality audio and video.
NeuroVoice is a powerful ultra-low-power neuromorphic front-end chip engineered for voice processing in environments plagued by irregular noises and privacy concerns. This chip, built on the NASP framework, improves real-time voice recognition, reducing reliance on cloud processing and providing heightened privacy. It is ideal for applications in hearables, smart home devices, and other AI-driven voice control systems, capable of efficiently processing human voice amidst noise. The NeuroVoice chip addresses key challenges faced by existing digital solutions, such as excessive power consumption and low latency in real-time scenarios. Its brain-inspired architecture processes voice commands independently of the cloud, which minimizes Internet dependency and enhances privacy. Furthermore, the chip's ability to manage voice detection and extraction makes it suitable for diverse environments ranging from urban noise to quiet domestic settings. Advanced features of the NeuroVoice chip include its ultra-fast inference capability, processing all data locally and ensuring user privacy without compromising performance. By supporting applications like smart earbuds and IoT devices, NeuroVoice optimizes energy efficiency while maintaining superior voice processing quality. This innovative technology not only empowers users with clearer communication abilities but also encourages adoption across multiple consumer electronics.
Brite Semiconductor's YouMIPI offers a complete set of solutions for MIPI interfaces, particularly focusing on the CSI and DSI standards. The solution is adept at handling data from a sensor to the image processing parts of a system, converting byte streams into pixel data while mitigating electromagnetic interference through configurable data scrambling. Featuring compliance with multiple versions of the MIPI standards, YouMIPI supports substantial data rates across several lanes in C-PHY and D-PHY configurations, allowing for flexible integration with a wide range of application processors. The architecture provides efficient multi-channel distribution and manages synchronization effortlessly, addressing both high-speed and low-power operational modes as specified by MIPI. YouMIPI is particularly designed for use in camera modules and display interfaces in mobile devices, automotive solutions, and consumer electronics. The robust design underpinning YouMIPI ensures optimal data handling and high-quality signal processing for superior image and display performance.
As part of the advanced communication toolkit, the DSER12G addresses the need for robust data/clock recovery and deserialization at rates between 8.5Gb/s to 11.3Gb/s. Prominent in 10GbE, OC-192, and equivalent setups, it boasts ultra-low power design principles grounded in IBM's 65nm technology. Supporting high noise immunity and compact integration, it is a cornerstone in systems requiring efficient data management and communications interfaces across various digital infrastructures.
Ubi.cloud is an innovative geolocation solution designed to minimize the typical limitations of GPS and Wi-Fi trackers in IoT applications. This software shifts energy-intensive processing from devices to the cloud, significantly reducing power consumption and hardware costs. The technology supports both outdoor GPS and indoor Wi-Fi geolocation, making it versatile for various environments. The solution features ultra-low power consumption, cutting the energy usage of receiver chipsets by up to tenfold compared to traditional devices. This is achieved by utilizing leading hardware components effectively, which accelerates time-to-market for IoT devices. Ubi.cloud is ideal for asset tracking, providing accurate geolocation services with enhanced efficiency. By leveraging the cloud, Ubi.cloud reduces the data payload to a mere 10 bytes per position, operating seamlessly with low-power wide-area networks such as Sigfox, LoRa, NB-IoT, and LTE-M. The flexible business model, offering pay-as-you-go or lifetime licenses, makes it accessible and adaptable to various commercial needs. Evaluation kits and SDKs are available, supporting easy integration and customization for specific applications.
In the realm of smartphones, ActLight introduces its Dynamic PhotoDetector (DPD) technology, which significantly optimizes various aspects of phone functionality. The integration of DPD in smartphone applications, such as proximity sensing, ambient light detection, and 3D sensing, paves the way for enhanced user interactions and efficient operation. This sensor technology uses advanced 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera technology to ensure precise detection and measurement of light intensity for a variety of uses. By delivering high sensitivity to even the smallest changes in light, ActLight's DPD transforms how smartphones manage power efficiency, allowing for better battery conservation. Its low-voltage operation reduces overall power consumption, a crucial factor in mobile devices that need to maintain long battery life for uninterrupted use. Moreover, the DPD technology enables new functionalities such as enhanced eye-tracking for augmented and virtual reality, providing insights into user behavior and improving the immersive experience. In addition to gaming and media, these advancements support the evolving needs of data-driven applications and interactive consumer technologies.
The EAMD12G serves as a modulator driver for EA/MZ applications, tailored specifically to drive up to 11.3Gb/s in fiber optic communications. It features programmable output voltage swing and DC offset adjustment, with built-in monitoring capabilities to ensure precision in modulation tasks. Integrated within the robust TowerJazz 0.18um SiGe process, it is adept for high-frequency operation necessary for effective data transmission in modern broadband setups.
Ocean Logic has developed an advanced H.264 Baseline Encoder that uses Compressed Frame Store (CFS) technology, offering significant innovations in video encoding. This encoder is particularly noted for its compatibility with existing H.264 decoders and its ability to compress reference frames by a ratio of 8 to 16:1. This compression efficiency effectively reduces the necessity for external DRAM and lessens power demands, a substantial benefit in integrated systems where space and energy are constrained. The proprietary CFS technology is capable of embedding within the chip, enhancing the power and bandwidth advantages of the H.264 encoder. Its high compression capabilities make it particularly suitable for System on Chip (SoC) designs, enabling efficient H.264 encoding of 1080p video at 30 frames per second with both I and P frames, without relying on external memory resources. This self-contained system significantly enhances power efficiency and reliability, making it an optimal solution for devices requiring high-quality video processing without the added burden of separate DRAM chips. Engineers and system designers benefit from the IP's robustness, facilitated by its broad patent protection across key global markets. The IP not only heralds advancements in efficiency but also presents opportunities for integrating superior video encoding capabilities into a variety of applications, from communication devices to distributed video systems.
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