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News Release from: Ambarella | Subject: A2 encoder platform
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2007
HD processor upgrades encoder
performance
Harmonic has selected the Ambarella A2 encoder platform for its DiviCom Electra MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) HD and SD encoders.
Harmonic, a leading provider of digital video and broadband access solutions to cable, satellite, telecomms and terrestrial operators worldwide, has selected the Ambarella A2 encoder platform for its DiviCom Electra MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) HD and SD encoders The Ambarella A2 processor can encode full 1080i x 1920 resolution HD in a single chip and enables the design of broadcast encoders with increased picture quality while the low power and high integration allows a reduced form factor and power consumption
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Ambarella and Harmonic have a close working relationship with a proven track record of excellence".
"Harmonic has leveraged this unique joint expertise to offer a H.264 video compression architecture that dramatically reduces bit-rates while delivering superior picture quality".
"The Ambarella A2 processor replaces previous core silicon allowing greater programming flexibility, higher power efficiency and unmatched channel density".
"As a result, Harmonic's new DiviCom Electra H.264 encoders enable our customers to deliver best-in-class services and enhanced viewing experiences", said David Price, Vice President of Product Marketing and Communications for Harmonic.
"We have known and worked with Harmonic, a market leader in video compression, for more than ten years and are pleased to again supply enabling technology for their superior encoding solutions", said Dr Fermi Wang, CEO of Ambarella.
"Harmonic's selection of the A2 platform confirms that Ambarella's single chip H.264 HD processor is the highest quality real-time platform available, and that its flexibility enables differentiation by partners who need to deliver the best video quality".
Ambarella's A2 platform provides a family of solutions covering the full range of H.264 AVC encoding requirements for satellite, cable and IP network broadcasting both at standard and high definition.
Ambarella's solution delivers the promise of H.264 AVC as the broadcast format that will replace MPEG-2 with greater than twofold increase in compression efficiency.
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