Motion JPEG Over IP - HD Video Encoder Subsystem

Overview

This Video Over IP Subsystem employs JPEG compression and RTP/UDP/IP encapsulation to enable the rapid development of complete motion JPEG video streaming products. Hardware reference designs and customization services complete the solution.

The subsystem uses CAST’s JPEG-E-S, JPEG2RTP, and UDPIP IP cores. Flexible interfaces allow easy integration of video and network controllers; the cores’ AMBA® AXI4-Lite™ slave interfaces allow a host processor to access all control and status registers. An optional custom logic module allows standalone, processor-free operation and provides access to control and status registers via UDP packets. Video and stream data are transferred among the subsystem’s modules using AXI-Stream, making removing or adding modules straightforward.

The produced stream can be decoded using Motion JPEG-compatible software viewers (e.g. VLC).

Applications

Key Features

Complete subsystem streams 1080p video with lower latency, less power consumption, and fewer silicon re-sources than hardware video codecs or software compression.

Motion-JPEG Video Compression

Ultra-low, sub-frame latency capable
No frame buffering, eliminates the need for external DRAM
Quality equivalent to video compression for compression ratios up to 20:1

RTP encapsulation according to RFC 2435

Compressed stream decodable by compliant software decoders/viewers such as VLC

Host interface via AXi4-Lite or processor-free UDP-controlled operation
AXI4-ST bus for Video & Stream

Customization Options

Integration with Video-In Controllers (e.g., DVI, HDMI, MIPI-CSI, or SDI)
Integration with IP-based MAC controllers (e.g., Ethernet or 802.11 WiFi)
Multiple video channels, different video preprocessing modules, or different compression algorithms

Block Diagram

Applications

The MJPEGOIP-HDE Subsystem is suitable for live streaming in broadcasting, surveillance, industrial, defense, and medical applications. The platform consumes significantly less energy than software-based solutions, making it ideal as a compression coprocessor in battery-operated devices with video streaming capabilities.

Technical Specifications

Availability

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