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Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation (ADPCM) is a ubiquitous technology in the multimedia industry that enhances audio signal processing. At Silicon Hub, our catalog of ADPCM semiconductor IPs offers cutting-edge solutions tailored to improve your multimedia applications. ADPCM is particularly renowned for its ability to compress and encode audio data efficiently, enabling high-quality sound reproduction while minimizing data size. This makes it an ideal choice for embedded systems, communication devices, and other audio-centric products.
Semiconductor IPs in the ADPCM category provide developers with the tools necessary to integrate advanced audio data compression capabilities directly into their hardware designs. By leveraging these IPs, engineers can streamline the design process, reduce complexity, and ensure that their devices deliver optimal performance in data-constrained environments. Whether you are developing mobile phones, voice recorders, or VoIP systems, ADPCM IP cores are essential in maintaining audio integrity without burdening the system's bandwidth.
Our ADPCM IPs cater to a wide spectrum of multimedia products, offering scalable solutions that support different sampling rates and bit-widths to accommodate various audio requirements. They are designed for seamless integration into both consumer electronics and professional audio equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing protocols and systems. Moreover, the use of ADPCM technology aids in power conservation, making it suitable for portable devices that demand long battery life.
Explore our diverse portfolio of ADPCM semiconductor IPs to find components that not only meet your technical specifications but also elevate the auditory experience of your end users. Whether your focus is on research and development or ready-for-market products, Silicon Hub's ADPCM solutions deliver the efficiency and sound fidelity crucial for today's competitive landscape in the multimedia field.
The KL630 AI SoC embodies next-generation AI chip technology with a pioneering NPU architecture. It uniquely supports Int4 precision and transformer networks, offering superb computational efficiency combined with low power consumption. Utilizing an ARM Cortex A5 CPU, it supports a range of AI frameworks and is built to handle scenarios from smart security to automotives, providing robust capability in both high and low light conditions.
The xcore.ai platform stands as an economical and high-performance solution for intelligent IoT applications. Designed with a unique multi-threaded micro-architecture, it supports applications requiring deterministic performance with low latency. The architecture features 16 logical cores, split between two multi-threaded processor tiles, which are equipped with 512 kB of SRAM and a vector unit for both integer and floating-point computations. This platform excels in enabling high-speed interprocessor communications, allowing tight integration among processors and across multiple xcore.ai SoCs. The xcore.ai offers scalable performance, adapting the tile clock frequency to meet specific application requirements, which optimizes power consumption. Its ability to handle DSP, AI/ML, and I/O processing within a singular development environment makes it a versatile choice for creating smart, connected products. The adaptability of the xcore.ai extends to various market applications such as voice and audio processing. It supports embedded PHYs for MIPI, USB, and LPDDR control processing, and utilizes FreeRTOS across multiple threads for robust multi-threading performance. On an AI and ML front, the platform includes a 256-bit vector processing unit that supports 8-bit to 32-bit operations, delivering exceptional AI performance with up to 51.2 GMACC/s. All these features are packaged within a development environment that simplifies the integration of multiple application-specific components. This makes xcore.ai an essential platform for developers aiming to leverage intelligent IoT solutions that scale with application needs.
The H.264 Low Power & Low Latency HW Video Decoder from Atria Logic is engineered to fit low-power mobile and industrial contexts. It supports H.264 Baseline Profile decoding, targeting a wide range of applications including in-car infotainment, industrial robotics control, and mobile device media playback. Supporting decoding resolutions up to 1080p30, this decoder is designed for low-latency performance, a necessity for real-time video applications. Implemented using a clock-gated, multi-domain design, it ensures power-efficient operation, ideal for battery-powered or cost-sensitive environments. Additional features such as support for error resilient operations and advanced decoding techniques make it exceptionally flexible and robust. The IP’s architecture is heavily optimized to facilitate high performance on modest power budgets, thereby extending the capabilities of mobile and embedded systems seeking advanced video processing functionalities.
The IP Camera Front End by Bitec is specifically optimized for Altera CMOS sensor technology, providing a comprehensive parameterized design that enhances video signal processing, especially for high-resolution camera applications. This IP is critical in industries that rely on accurate image data capture, including security surveillance, industrial inspection, and scientific imaging.\n\nThis tailored solution supports the integration of complex video analytics, ensuring rapid data throughput and minimal latency in video processing. Its ability to handle large data volumes with precision and accuracy is a testament to its robust engineering design. Users benefit from this system's configuration flexibility, which allows customization according to specific application demands, whether in high-speed environments or scenarios demanding detailed image analysis.\n\nEngineered with adaptability in mind, the IP core supports a wide array of video outputs, maintaining compatibility with both legacy and emerging video standards. This ensures that manufacturers can easily implement the core into their systems, maintaining a significant edge in the competitive field of multimedia technology.
Atria Logic offers a sophisticated H.264 UHD Hi422 Intra Video Decoder, designed for applications such as medical imaging and professional video production. This IP enables pristine video quality with support for 10-bit video and YUV 4:2:2 color sampling, ensuring smooth gradations and vivid colors. Its architecture facilitates low-latency video decoding at sub-frame levels, making it ideal for critical broadcast and industrial applications. The decoder integrates seamlessly into existing systems with its implementation in Xilinx Zynq-7000 programmable logic. It efficiently utilizes the programmable resources, allowing ample space for additional circuit integration. Being compliant with the H.264 High-422 profile at Level 5.1, it supports high-resolution video content up to 3840x2160p30. It is especially suitable for scenarios demanding high video fidelity and reliability. This IP stands out for its ability to deliver low latency with glass-to-glass delays as little as 0.6ms, crucial for real-time monitoring and manipulation tasks. It combines powerful features with ease of integration, making it a valuable asset for enterprises looking to enhance their video processing capabilities.
The C3-CODEC-G712-4 is crafted to provide comprehensive audio processing capabilities within a compact framework, suitable for a variety of digital audio applications. As part of Cologne Chip's innovative ASIC IP lineup, it employs a fully digital design approach that enhances flexibility and helps in minimizing overhead costs. This audio codec efficiently encodes and decodes voice signals, making it ideal for systems where sound integrity is pivotal.
Designed for high-end applications, the H.264 UHD Hi422 Intra Video Encoder by Atria Logic is a robust solution for encoding UHD video content. This encoder provides exceptional video quality with support for the H.264 Hi422 profile at Level 5.1, suitable for medical, broadcast, and industrial applications. It is especially adept at handling intricate color details with its support for YUV 4:2:2 and 10-bit color depth. This encoder pairs with the H.264 decoder to create a low-latency end-to-end video processing solution. Its architecture is optimized for minimal latencies down to 0.3ms, ensuring that applications requiring real-time processing remain uninterrupted. The implementation on a Xilinx Zynq-7000 platform ensures a balance between performance and resource utilization. Whether used for live event recording, medical procedures, or industrial monitoring, this encoder excels by maintaining high performance levels and low power consumption. Its integration generates a reliable video stream that meets the standards of the most demanding environments, delivering clear, high-resolution content without compromise.
In production since 2017 with top-tier manufacturers, Uniquify’s Video Display Technology is engineered for 4K and 8K UHD TV applications, harnessing an array of advanced hardware-assisted image enhancement algorithms. Implementations include AI-enabled super-resolution, high dynamic range imaging, and color compensation techniques that significantly elevate image quality while maintaining cost efficiency. The technology incorporates Adaptive Color Compensation (ACC) and Dynamic Capacitance Compensation (DCC) to provide consistency in luminance response and minimize motion blur—critical attributes for modern display systems. These features ensure superior picture quality by maintaining consistent gamma curves for primary colors and eliminating common visual artifacts in fast-moving scenes. Equipped with Uniquify's proprietary algorithms, such as those for DeMura and Dither processing, the technology offers high flexibility in enhancing color quality and contrast. This suite of image processing capabilities ensures that the Video Display Technology remains at the forefront of innovation for high-definition consumer electronics, making it ideal for partnerships with leading display manufacturers.
Atria Logic's Low Power ARM AV Player is a versatile, software-based multimedia player intended to decode AVC files efficiently across various consumer electronics like digital picture frames and in-flight infotainment systems. Embedded with ARM processing technology, it targets environments where power efficiency and performance are critical. This AV player combines a comprehensive suite including a file reader, de-multiplexer, an H.264 decoder, and an AAC-LC stereo decoder. This combination allows it to handle multimedia content seamlessly, presenting high definition video content while maintaining precise audio synchronization. The implementation on Xilinx Zynq FPGA with dual ARM Cortex-A9 cores optimizes the processing capabilities further, ensuring that additional programmable FPGA resources are kept available for other tasks. Its Linux-based multimedia framework makes the player highly adaptable, providing robust support for various multimedia applications in cost-sensitive markets.
The D/AVE 2D graphics engine from TES Electronic Solutions is a versatile rendering IP core capable of supporting a wide range of 2D graphics applications. Designed with efficiency in mind, this IP core delivers high-performance rendering suited for devices requiring rich graphical interfaces, such as automotive dashboards, consumer electronics, and industrial controls. Equipped with comprehensive BLIT functions and vector graphics support, the D/AVE 2D ensures enhanced graphical output with minimal resource consumption, making it highly suitable for systems with stringent power and performance requirements. Its modular design allows for customization, enabling users to adjust the IP parameters to better fit their application challenges. The D/AVE 2D's highly adaptable architecture ensures flexibility and ease of integration into existing systems, providing scalability options for various performance needs. As a proven solution in the graphics IP domain, it excels in enhancing user interfaces by delivering smooth and high-quality rendering across diverse application areas.
HFFx Auto is a cutting-edge high-frequency restoration technology that addresses audio quality challenges often present in modern multimedia. This effect compensates for high-frequency losses resulting from lossy codecs, data throttling, and older legacy codecs used in streaming, broadcast, and digital TV content. It is particularly effective on material that was originally bandwidth-limited, such as recordings with low sampling rates. The functionality of HFFx Auto extends beyond simple restoration. It dynamically adjusts to varying channel bandwidths, ensuring consistent high-quality audio output regardless of the transmission medium. This adaptability also allows for up-conversion to higher sampling rates, providing a more open and natural sound. For manufacturers and service providers, HFFx Auto represents a solution to the perennial problem of audio degradation in compressed digital media, offering them a means to significantly enhance user experience by restoring clarity and depth to audio tracks.
CwIP-A is a configurable audio interface designed to seamlessly integrate with various audio systems, providing versatile connectivity and robust audio data handling capabilities. This highly adaptable interface supports a myriad of audio formats, making it an essential component for systems requiring efficient audio data exchange and processing. Its design emphasizes ease of use and flexibility, allowing for smooth integration into both consumer and professional audio devices. Engineered with adaptability in mind, the CwIP-A offers multiple configuration options that cater to the diverse needs of audio applications. It ensures reliable performance and high-quality audio transmission by supporting various standards and customization features. As audio systems become more complex, the CwIP-A provides a reliable bridge that facilitates the unrestricted flow of audio data, enhancing overall system functionality and performance. This audio interface benefits from Coreworks' expertise in digital audio technology, embodying their commitment to delivering superior quality solutions that meet industry standards. Whether it's for high-resolution audio processing or supporting multiple audio channels, the CwIP-A stands out as a pivotal element in optimizing audio interfaces and enhancing audio systems' capabilities.
The SmartFx Audio Effects Suite is a comprehensive set of tools designed to elevate the audio experience on consumer devices. By integrating advanced audio processing capabilities, it delivers natural and fuller sound that includes enhanced bass and dynamic range control. Users can enjoy an easy-to-use graphical interface that allows real-time adjustments, making it a versatile solution for audio content enhancement. One of the standout features of SmartFx is its ability to adapt the audio output to different listening environments, providing consistent quality whether at home or on the go. The suite employs sophisticated algorithms to ensure the audio maintains intelligibility and clarity, even when faced with lossy codec challenges or data throttling. SmartFx is perfect for manufacturers looking to integrate premium sound capabilities into their products. By utilizing this suite, devices can offer improved audio fidelity, meeting the high expectations of modern consumers who demand rich, immersive sound experiences.
Korusys presents the High Performance FPGA PCIe Accelerator Card, a versatile and powerful solution designed for acceleration tasks within server environments. Incorporating Intel Arria 10 FPGA technology, this card is engineered to boost the computational power of lower performance processors, particularly in video processing and high-density compute scenarios. The card houses dual 2GB DDR3 memory banks and PCIe Gen3 x8 interface for high-speed data transfers, making it adept at managing intensive computing tasks. It caters exceptionally well to video applications with its Quad 3G-SDI capabilities, offering genlock support for 4K UHD content processing. Such features make it ideal for tasks like video editing, encoding, and transcoding. With passive cooling and a low-profile PCIe form factor, the card optimizes server resources and enhances operational efficiencies when integrated with existing systems. It can also replace traditional GPU solutions, offering a compact, energy-efficient alternative for demanding computational processes.
The IMA ADPCM Compressor Core from VISENGI offers efficient hardware-based audio compression, utilizing an IMA Adaptive Differential Pulse-Code Modulation (ADPCM) algorithm to achieve significant size reductions. This compression core is adept at converting 16-bit PCM audio into compressed 4-bit samples, delivering a 4:1 compression ratio while maintaining audio clarity. Supporting monaural audio formats, the compressor outputs industry-standard WAV headers, making it compatible with common playback devices and software. Its selectable sample rates and reliable performance ensure high-quality audio management across different formats. This core is particularly effective for applications where storage space is a premium yet audio fidelity remains critical, such as in telecommunications, music archiving, and sound effects processing. The included development package offers comprehensive support and testing utilities, ensuring seamless integration into existing audio processing pipelines.
The JPEG 2000 CODEC from intoPIX offers a robust solution for high-quality image and video compression, supporting a vast range of applications from medical imaging to digital cinema. Renowned for its ability to deliver both lossy and lossless compression, JPEG 2000 excels in preserving image integrity across a wider dynamic range compared to its predecessors. Its adoption across industries highlights its utility in scenarios demanding both high fidelity and efficient storage solutions. One of the major differentiators of JPEG 2000 is its ability to handle images with greater color depth and lower artifacts, thanks to its wavelet-based compression technique. This capability is particularly valuable in the preservation of fine details without the usual trade-offs in image quality, making it ideal for archiving high-value visual data and enabling post-production workflows that require precision. Additionally, JPEG 2000’s scalability allows for various bitrates and resolutions, making it suitable for a myriad of applications including cinema, broadcast, and surveillance. This codec is supported across multiple platforms, enhancing its interoperability and integration into existing workflows seamlessly. Whether it’s delivering cinema-grade video or ensuring detailed medical imaging, intoPIX's JPEG 2000 CODEC is engineered to provide the utmost in image quality and compression efficiency.
SlimPort DisplayPort to MIPI-DSI Controllers, such as the ANX7538/39, are integral components for next-generation 4K AR/VR head-mounted displays. These controllers enable the smooth integration of DisplayPort inputs into MIPI-DSI outputs, offering up to 120FPS for immersive experiences in AR/VR. With their low power consumption and high performance, these controllers are ideal for compact and demanding devices, ensuring outstanding visual quality and interface compatibility. These products are optimized for virtual and augmented reality display technology, providing the necessary output characteristics required to support dual MIPI outputs crucial for high fidelity, wide-view displays. The controllers incorporate features to ensure low power usage while handling complex video signal conversions efficiently, making them practical for mobile and immersive applications. The controllers are specifically designed for use in the latest VR headsets and other cutting-edge visual display devices, supporting configurations that include dual-mode capabilities for supporting diverse signal formats. Their ability to maintain high-resolution outputs without excessive power drain is a unique advantage for developers in the AR/VR field, enhancing the end-user experience with detailed visuals and quick refresh rates.