HEVC/AVC Dual-core Video Codec HW IP

Overview

WAVE673 is a 4K/8K multi-standard video codec HW IP that supports HEVC/H.265 and AVC/H.264 video codec standards. It provides 8K60fps@1GHz, 4K240fps@1GHz, or 4K120fps@500MHz real-time encoding and decoding performance with a dual-core solution.

WAVE673 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 & initial latency during the encoding process
• Competitive IP size

WAVE673 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

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

Performance

4K120fps@500MHz or 8K30fps@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

Availability

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