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News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) | Subject: TMS320DM642
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 07 June 2005
Media processor adds H.264 support in
one
Amino Communications is using the TMS320DM642 digital media processor in its next-generation AmiNET124 IPTV set-top box, which includes support for the H.264 advanced video codec.
Amino Communications is using TI's high-performance DSP-based TMS320DM642 digital media processor in its next-generation AmiNET124 IPTV set-top box, which includes support for the H.264 advanced video codec With its support of H.264, the AmiNET124 enables IPTV service providers to reach more customers and deliver more video streams over existing ADSL local loop connections, and is powered by a single TI DM642 processor
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Sep 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The high-performance and inherent flexibility of TI's DM642 processor coupled with the Amino software stack enables us to deliver the same price/performance advantage for H.264 that we have already demonstrated in MPEG2", said Karthik Ranjan, VP Marketing, Amino.
"With the AmiNET124, our customers can deliver more streams to more homes and maximise the return on their IPTV investment".
The AmiNET124 provides an elegant and powerful means of delivering sophisticated interactive digital television, including multicast, on-demand video and Internet access.
"Amino Communications is a leading provider of IPTV equipment, and we are pleased to enable the innovative AmiNET124", said Arnaud Duclap, Business Development Manager for TI's Video/Imaging DSP Group in Europe.
"The cost-effective programmability of TI's DSP-based DM642 processor enables Amino to adapt quickly in a dynamic market".
"We believe the combination of TI 's processor coupled with Amino's IPTV software platform delivers a high-functionality product, increasing performance and maintaining sustainable differentiators".
Built on the proven architecture of TI's TMS320C64x generation of DSPs, the DM64x digital media processors achieve performance levels of up to 720MHz, providing multiple performance, price and integration options.
TI's DM642 processor supports the latest advanced video codecs, such as Windows Media Video series 9, H.264, MPEG-4 part 2 (DivX derivatives included) and MPEG-2.
Delivering exceptional video quality with next-generation functionality and flexibility, TI's digital technology enables OEMs to evolve their designs to keep up with ever-changing technology demands.
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