AV1 Encoder - 4K/30 scalable up to 8K

Overview

The AL-E215 is Allegro DVT’s second generation AV1 video encoder IP supporting real-time and file-based encoding. Built upon a true multi-format architecture, it provides support for AV1, VP9, H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC and JPEG formats by sharing resources between the five supported codecs to achieve the best trade-off between silicon area, memory bandwidth and power consumption.
The AL-E215 encoder IP builds on the silicon proven E210 encoding IP and pushes AV1 video encoding efficiency to new levels through new advanced coding tools for best-in-class video quality.
The AL-E215 encoder IP features the Allegro DVT proven multi-core architecture which offers flexibility to achieve different performance levels to match the requirements of the target application. This innovative architecture provides options to higher picture resolutions such as 8K and higher frame rates up to 120fps.
Furthermore, the AL-E215 embeds various caching and compression mechanisms to lower the memory bandwidth requirements which become a critical system level issue with increasing video resolutions and frame rates.

Key Features

Supported formats

Gen2 AV1 Encoder, Main, High and Professional profile (4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4, 8-bit/10-bit/12-bit)
VP9 Profile 0, Profile 2 (4:2:0, 8/10 bit)
H265/HEVC (4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4, 8-bit/10-bit/12-bit)
H264/AVC (4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2, 4:4:4, 8-bit/10-bit/12-bit)
JPEG Baseline lossless (4:0:0/4:2:0/4:2:2/4:4:4, 8-bit/10-bit (lossless) /12-bit)

Advanced Features

Color space conversion
Bit depth conversion
Chroma format conversion
Ultra low latency coding
Source input compression
Dynamic changes of the encoding parameters
Advanced coding tools (LookAhead, …)
Smart encoding tools (ROI, …)
Video surveillance features
Pre-processing features

Interfaces

AMBA APB interface for control registers programming
AMBA AXI interfaces for data access

Benefits

Selectable video codecs
Scalability through multi-core architecture
Selectable Bitdepth ChromaFormat
Sub-frame latency
Optimized Silicon Area
Low Power Consumption

Applications

Cloud transcoding and broadcasting
Video surveillance cameras
Digital and action cameras
VR/AR devices
Automotive

Deliverables

RTL source code
C control software
Bit accurate executable software reference model
Documentation

Technical Specifications

Availability

Available

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