AV1 Single-core Encoder Video IP

Overview

WAVE624 is a 4K video encoder HW IP that supports AV1 video codec standards. It provides 4K60fps@500MHz real-time encoding performance with a single-core solution.

WAVE624 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 encoder IP. In order to achieve improved encoding image quality, WAVE6 encoding tools have been enhanced from WAVE5 encoding tools. The additional improvements in WAVE6 architecture are shown in the following as well:

? Improved bandwidth efficiency
? Reduced external memory size & latency during the encoding process
? Competitive IP size & single-clock domain design

WAVE624 is a favorable video IP solution for video conferences, mobile devices, GPU, automotive, surveillance, AR/VR, and various consumer devices.

Key Features

  • Video Codec Standard
    • AV1: Main Profile @ L5.1
  • Performance
    • 4K60fps@500MHz
    • 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
  • Improved bandwidth efficiency
  • Low delay encoding
  • Low power consumption
  • Single-clock domain design
  • Competitive IP size
  • Easy integration of SoC designs
  • Configurable IP

Block Diagram

AV1 Single-core Encoder Video IP Block Diagram

Applications

  • Video conferences
  • Mobile devices
  • GPU
  • Automotive
  • Surveillance
  • AR/VR
  • Consumer devices

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
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