Transcoder ICs feature power consumption of 1W

Fujitsu Microelectronics has launched two transcoder ICs - the MB86H57 and MB86H58 - that can convert between Full HD (1,920 dots x 1,080 lines) MPEG-2 video data and H264 video data.

The ICs can also transcode between audio formats and features power consumption of 1W, including the in-package memory.

The ICs are targeted to support the growing number of electronic equipment that can record digital broadcasts.

Combined with the small form-factor packaging, they can be used for non-mobile fixed electronic equipment - such as digital video recorders (DVRs) - and also in such mobile products such as notebook PCs.

In addition to the transcode function, security functions are included on a single chip to make it easy for customers to create their systems.

The transcoder products use Fujitsu's low-power consumption technologies that have been used in its H.264 Full HD CODEC ICs, including proprietary video algorithms developed by Fujitsu Laboratories, which maintain high video quality while reducing the processing load.

The transcoders also include audio transcode functionality, security functions for digital rights management of content, and a demodulator interface all integrated on one chip, as well as in-package memory.

The MB86H57 trancoder has a 15 x 15mm package, which the company said is ideal for adding video-recording capability to compact electronic equipment.

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