Date: 25th May 2011
HD video encoder processor from Sigma
Designs
Sigma Designs, has introduced the PL330, a new HD video
encoder processor aimed at capturing high-definition video
for video calling on set top boxes, connected media players,
VoIP devices, video phones, video conferencing, TVs, and
video surveillance devices. The Sigma Designs PL330 delivers
high-performance, high-definition video encoding (1080p)
at only 380mW - less than half the power of other solutions
in the market claims Sigma Designs.
Sigma also announced that Quanta Computer Inc., has already
integrated Sigma Designs' PL330 encoder technology into
four video conferencing and encoding camera products.
"We are always looking for unique and innovative ways
to drive video applications and devices that take video
calling to the next level," stated Ted Chang, Chief
Technical Officer at Quanta. "Sigma's encoder technology
does just that. It is an industry-altering technology that
eases the integration of high-definition video encoding
into mainstream products. This technology paves the way
for many great innovations."
Sigma's new processor is a single-chip design with a high-definition
encoder, supporting
transcoding and recording of H.264. According to Sigma Designs
by combining high-definition
performance with a lower power footprint, Sigma's PL330
offers consumers two significant benefits:
1. The ability to run applications such as Skype video conferencing
in HD, on affordably priced USB-powered HD cameras.
2. The ability for consumers to take video recorded on their
set-top boxes and stream directly to tablets and smart phones
in their homes.
"The PL330 HD Encoder opens up the market for integrating
HD video into a much broader set of
consumer electronics than ever before," said David
Lynch, vice president and general manager of the media processor
group at Sigma Designs. "Not only does it allow us
to offer compelling new solutions to our current set top
box customer base, it enables us to take a leadership role
in new markets such as home video calling devices."
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