Imagination Technologies launches 4K capable multicore video decoder

Apr 13, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Imagination Technologies, a multimedia and communications technologies company, has launched the PowerVR VXD395MP video decoder with support for resolutions up to 4Kx2K.

According to the company, 4Kx2K video is a core-technology for future TV applications, providing four times the volume of visual information as an HDTV. This enables realistic super high definition quality, multi-stream HD channel browsing, high frame rate support for detailed slow motion footage of sports events and other content, and wall of information applications which combine TV with apps, social media and channel browsing.

The PowerVR VXD395MP multi-standard, multi-stream video decoder IP core builds on Imagination's PowerVR VXD Series3 architecture and IP core family, by introducing a multicore architecture that allows performance to be scaled for high resolution or high frame rate applications up to full H.264 level 5.2 using today's mainstream silicon processes at ultra-low power consumption, the company said.

This increase in performance is also of increasing value for traditional full HD 1080P video applications, by allowing any format up to H.264 HP (High Profile) streams to be decoded at speeds significantly faster than real time. This enables a growing number of valuable applications for enhancing user experiences, including: 1920x1080 120fps decoding for playback of high speed slow-motion material; trick play modes; and video editing, the company added.

Says Tony King-Smith, VP marketing, Imagination: "While multicore CPUs are increasingly popular, Imagination is delivering multicore IP solutions across our entire portfolio. Thanks to the unique scalability offered by our new PowerVR VXD395MP multicore video decoder IP cores, we can offer exceptional performance for 4K or super-fast HD video decode whilst maintaining Imagination's leadership in low power video decoding technology." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon

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