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Broadcast & Pro AV
Virtualized Production
FPGAs bring hardware acceleration to live IP video production on COTS platforms.
Hardware Acceleration for IP Video
The transition to live IP video production is driving new network architectures designed to meet the mission-critical demands of real-time media transport, often straining traditional COTS hardware platforms.
Altera FPGAs enable flexible, high-performance solutions by supporting customized audio and video I/O configurations and seamless integration with COTS edge computing platforms through PCIe add-in cards.
The Challenges, and Why FPGA
The Challenge
Mission-Critical Media Transport
Live IP video production demands real-time, mission-critical transport.
Why FPGA
PCIe Add-In Card Acceleration
FPGA PCIe cards integrate seamlessly with COTS edge computing platforms.
The Challenge
Custom I/O Configurations
Studio and live production need customized audio and video I/O configurations.
Why FPGA
Flexible Audio & Video I/O
Support customized audio and video I/O configurations on one platform.
The Challenge
Low-Latency Compression
Live IP workflows need low-latency compression without quality loss.
Why FPGA
JPEG-XS Video Compression
Low-latency video compression and decoding preserve quality in IP workflows.
Why Altera
PCIe Add-In Card Integration
Seamless integration with COTS edge computing platforms via PCIe cards.
SDI, HDMI, Ethernet Interfaces
Full video connectivity interface support for studio and live production.
ST 2110 Core Partners
Nextera-Adeas and Macnica ST 2110 cores bring standards-based IP transport.
IPMX & NDI Support
Partner cores extend interoperability across virtualized production ecosystems.
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More Broadcast & Pro AV Applications
Video Switcher
Enable seamless video switching, mixing, and real-time processing with low latency and support for multiple video formats.
Camera
Accelerate image signal processing, video capture, and high-resolution imaging with adaptable FPGA-based solutions.
Professional Cameras
Deliver high-quality imaging with advanced video processing, high-speed interfaces, and flexible camera architectures.
AV Networking
Enable reliable, low-latency audio and video transport across scalable, high-bandwidth IP networks.
4K/8K Projectors
Power immersive, high-resolution display experiences with advanced video scaling, processing, and connectivity.
Video Conferencing
Enhance professional collaboration with real-time video processing, low-latency performance, and reliable connectivity.
Common Questions
Virtualized production uses COTS computing platforms and software for live media workflows. Altera FPGAs add hardware acceleration through PCIe cards, combining real-time audio and video handling with flexible interfaces for studio and live-production requirements.
Altera FPGA PCIe add-in cards connect hardware media acceleration to COTS edge computing platforms. Customized audio and video I/O lets designers integrate production interfaces with the host platform while meeting the real-time transport needs of live IP workflows. Explore FPGA video acceleration solutions
Altera FPGAs bring SDI, HDMI and Ethernet connectivity into a flexible production platform. Partner ST 2110 cores provide standards-based IP transport, while IPMX and NDI resources extend interoperability as studios move from baseband connections toward networked media workflows. Explore broadcast and Pro AV FPGA solutions
JPEG-XS provides low-latency video compression and decoding for live IP workflows. In an FPGA-accelerated production platform, this codec capability complements flexible video interfaces, helping address media-transport requirements while maintaining production quality across the signal path.
Start with an Agilex PCIe platform and partner ST 2110 IP, then validate the combination on a COTS server with its SDK. Altera provides Agilex 5 and Agilex 7 product resources, development kits and video IP to support evaluation. Explore Agilex 5 SoC FPGAs