Leading SoC Makers Verify Interoperability of Thomson Video Networks ViBE VS7000 for UHD Content in 10-Bit HEVC 05 Sep 2014
Thomson Video Networks today announced that its award-winning ViBE VS7000 multi-screen encoding/transcoding platform has entered the next phase of interoperability testing with Broadcom Corporation, MStar Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, and ViXS all leading manufacturers of digital TV decoder system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions targeted at the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard. Earlier this year, the ViBE VS7000 demonstrated interoperability with the companies HEVC-capable SoCs for delivery of ultra high-definition (UHD) television broadcasts based on the HEVC Main (8-bit) profile. In the current round of testing, Broadcom, MStar, ST, and ViXS will confirm the VS7000s encoding capabilities for the next-generation HEVC Main 10 profile, which supports UHD TV broadcasting in 10-bit color depth.
Broadcom, MStar, ST, and ViXS all manufacture 4K SoCs that provide native HEVC decoding in either set-top boxes (STBs) or next-generation TV sets. As a software-based encoding solution, the ViBE VS7000 is Thomson Video Networks flagship HEVC-capable product and enables rapid integration of new profiles and features of the HEVC standard, which has been shown to reduce video bandwidth usage by up to 50 percent. One of the newest HEVC profiles, Main 10 for 10-bit color representation was recently adopted by the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) project for its UHD1 phase 1 implementation.
The DVBs adoption of the HEVC Main 10 profile delivers a strong message regarding the industrys growing acceptance of this up-and-coming standard, said Claude Perron, chief technology officer, Thomson Video Networks. Therefore, we have placed a high priority on working closely with industry-leading decoding technology providers such as Broadcom, MStar, ST, and ViXS to take HEVC technologies to the next level and provide the interoperability necessary to drive seamless UHD delivery from the video headend to the viewers STB or TV.
At IBC2014, Thomson Video Networks will showcase the ViBE VS7000s support of 10-bit HEVC with a demonstration of UHD content delivery at 60 fps based on Broadcoms BCM7445 Ultra HD video decoder technology.
This demonstration will highlight the CATRENE UltraHD-4U project, in which the partners are working to develop a complete 4K HEVC chain that is paving the way for HEVC-based professional and consumer UHDTV services.
Further information about the ViBE VS7000 and other Thomson Video Networks products is available at www.thomson-networks.com.
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500 company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data, and multimedia connectivity in the home, office, and mobile environments. With the industrys broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by connecting everything . For more information, go to www.broadcom.com.
About MStar Semiconductor
MStar Semiconductor Inc. (MStar) is a world-class leader in Application Specific ICs (ASICs) with a focus on consumer electronic products and communication applications. Since its inception in 2002, MStar has established a strong brand and leadership position in systems for LCD controllers, analog and digital TVs, and set-top boxes, by fully leveraging its core expertise of cutting-edge design capabilities, continuous innovation, and premier customer-focused services. Headquartered in Taiwan, MStar has a comprehensive global footprint with well-established R&D and customer support centers to provide a full range of total solutions for various consumer electronic applications. For more information, please visit www.mstarsemi.com or contact Investor Relations at +886 3 552 6006 Ext. 5888 or investorrelations@mstarsemi.com.
About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market, serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution to peoples lives. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life augmented. In 2013, the Companys net revenues were $8.08 billion. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
About UltraHD-4U
UltraHD-4U is a Eureka CATRENE research project aimed at investigating the complete UHDTV chain, from picture origination until display devices. The consortium of 14 partners, which includes Thomson Video Networks, is funded by four countries: Belgium (IWT), France (DGCIS), Spain (CDTI), and Turkey (T BITAK). www.ultrahd4u.eu
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is the pioneer and market leader in designing revolutionary media processing semiconductor solutions for the broadcasting and consumer electronics industries, with over 461 patents issued and pending worldwide, numerous industry awards for innovation, and over 30 million media processor shipments to date. ViXS is driving the transition to Ultra HD 4K across the entire content value chain by providing professional and consumer grade chipsets that support the new High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard up to Main 10 Profile, reducing bandwidth consumption by 50% while providing the depth of color and image clarity needed to take advantage of higher-resolution content. ViXS XCodePro 300 family is ideal for Ultra HD 4K infrastructure equipment, and the XCode 6000 family of system-on-chip (SoC) products achieves unprecedented levels of integration that
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Leading SoC Makers Verify Interoperability of Thomson Video Networks ViBE VS7000 for UHD Content in 10-Bit HEVC 05 Sep 2014
