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Inlet Technologies Relies on Stratix FPGA Performance for Real-Time HD Video Encoding
Inlet Technologies is leveraging the performance of Altera’s Stratix series FPGAs for its Fathom product. Fathom is the industry’s first professional real-time encoding solution for VC-1, an advanced compression format for high-definition video content. Inlet’s Fathom solution combines Stratix-based hardware acceleration with workflow and analysis software to make next-generation distribution methods such as Blu-Ray, high-definition (HD)-DVD, video-on-demand, and digital dailies a reality today. The solution delivers performance, precision, and productivity to the post-production market.
HD video production requires significantly more processing horsepower than standard definition (SD) video. Without hardware acceleration, HD video encoding can take hours, which significantly lengthens workflows and increases the cost of production. By relying on Stratix FPGAs to accelerate key arithmetic functions associated with HD video processing, Inlet delivers the most cost-effective solution for real-time HD encoding.
“We chose Altera’s Stratix series FPGAs to off-load critical functions from the DSP processors in order to achieve high-quality, real-time HD video encoding. Besides high performance, the flexibility provided by Stratix devices allows us to rapidly develop industry-leading video compression products and respond to customer needs by adding hardware-based feature upgrades. In addition, Altera offers a low-risk path to future increased cost optimization and higher performance via their HardCopy structured ASICs.”
Scott Labrozzi
Chief Technology Officer
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