AV1/HEVC/AVC Dual-core Video Codec HW IP

Overview

WAVE677 is a 4K/8K multi-standard video codec IP that supports AV1, HEVC/H.265, and AVC/H.264 video codec standard. It provides 8K60fps@1GHz(4K240fps@1GHz), or 8K30fps@500MHz(4K120fps@500MHz) real-time encoding and decoding performance with a dual-core solution.

WAVE677 is based on WAVE6 architecture which is the latest C&M video architecture. WAVE6 architecture is designed to cover a wide range of requirements from customers who are looking for high-performance and high-quality codec IP. The features of WAVE6 architecture for improved image quality are shown in the following compared to the previous product line as well:

• Improved bandwidth efficiency
• Improved bus latency tolerance
• Reduced external memory size
• Competitive IP size & single-clock domain design

WAVE677 is a favorable video IP solution for edge servers (video transcoding, data center, and video analytics), mobile devices, GPU, automotive, surveillance, AR/VR, and various consumer devices.

Key Features

Video Codec Standard

AV1: Main profile @ L6 High tier
HEVC/H.265: Main/Main10 profile @ L6 High tier
AVC/H.264: Baseline/Constrained Baseline/Main/High/High 10 profile @ L6

Performance

4K120fps@500MHz with a dual-core
4K240fps@1GHz or 8K60fps@1GHz with a dual-core
Max resolution: 8192 x 8192
Min resolution: 256 x 128
Bit depth: 8-/10-bit depth

Features

Frame buffer compression (FBC)
Multi-instances
3rd Party I/F
Bit depth and YUV format conversion of the source picture

Encoder Features

I/P/B picture coding
Picture/Block level of rate control
ROI coding
Background coding

Interface

AMBA3 32-bit APB I/F for host I/F
AMBA3 128-bit AXI for data transfer (Optional AXI can be used to alleviate bandwidth usage.)

Benefits

High-quality encoding
Bandwidth efficiency
Low delay encoding
Low power consumption
Single-clock domain design
Competitive IP size
Easy integration of SoC designs
Configurable IP

Block Diagram

Applications

Video conferences
Automotive
Surveillance
AR/VR
Metaverse
Mobile devices
Consumer devices
Server(Data Center)
GPU

Deliverables

RTL source code
Datasheet
Verification Guide
API Reference Manual
Programmer's Guide
C-model User's Guide

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node

28nm, 16nm, 12nm and below (Soft IP)

Availability

Now

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