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Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and DSPs
News Release from: Analog Devices | Subject: Blackfin processors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 October 2006
Processor raises definition of
videoconferencing
The Cisco TelePresence meeting system uses Blackfin processors to handle high-quality, real-time high-definition video compression.
Analog Devices is applying its digital signal processing expertise to the ground breaking visual collaboration solution from Cisco supporting high-definition (HD) "face-to-face" communications over existing enterprise Internet Protocol networks Key to the Cisco TelePresence meeting system's innovation in video communications is its incorporation of ADI's Blackfin processors to handle high-quality, real-time high-definition video compression
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 30 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Cisco TelePresence meeting system is capable of handling real-time, ultra-high-definition 1080p video communications with easy, immediate call setup with the touch of a single button.
Cisco's solution minimises overall expense by utilising the power of the underlying network to accommodate the exchange of ultra-high definition images with the appropriate priority and quality of service from site-to-site.
This brings an end to the grainy images, jerky movements, dropped calls, frustrating setups, and wasted time associated with two-way videoconferencing systems.
The system also eliminates expensive monthly "rental" charges for dedicated videoconference networks and services.
During Cisco's in-house development of Cisco TelePresence, the Blackfin processor's unique programmable architecture also allowed Cisco to mitigate project risks and hardware redesigns associated with alternative fixed-function ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits) to reduce risk, cut time to market, and to enable quick addition of new features using the network.
"Analog Devices' ability to tackle hard engineering problems to process real-world information like audio, video and voice is a fuel for the customer innovation that is shaping the way people interact with technology", said Brian McAloon, Vice President, DSP and Systems Division, Analog Devices.
"Cisco recognised that it could radically change the way people communicate and collaborate via video and saw Analog Devices as a key technology collaborator".
"The Cisco Telepresence system uses the IP network - as the platform - to enable this powerful new medium that will redefine the user experience to drive productivity not only in a boardroom but at all levels of a company".
The aspects of video transmission that separate the Cisco TelePresence meeting system from traditional video conferencing products stems from the Blackfin processor's new category of 720p and 1080p HD encode/decode technology in combination with Cisco's innovative software architecture.
This enables truly lifelike interaction with people in real-time via a wider range of campus, metro, and global IP network implementations, thus lowering the cost and time of deployment.
The Cisco TelePresence meeting system uses Cisco's video compression solution to shrink video traffic payloads to fit in existing network architectures with minimum impact to system bandwidth with imperceptible delay.
In turn, this allows pristine quality, low-latency ultra-high-definition video to instantly connect multiple users across the globe.
Analog Devices' Blackfin processor embodies a new breed of 16/32bit embedded processor by achieving the industry's highest performance and power efficiency for applications where a convergence of capabilities - multi-format audio, video, voice and image processing; multi-mode baseband and packet processing; and real-time security and control processing - are critical.
A powerful, scalable software-programmable architecture that blends microcontroller (MCU) and digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities in one integrated chip, the Blackfin has gained widespread adoption in convergent applications such as digital home entertainment; networked and streaming media; automotive telematics and infotainment; and digital radio and mobile TV.
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