Reference handles high/standard definition video

The HzR4010 enables real-time transcoding of HD or multiple SD video streams, as well as faster than real-time transcoding of HD to SD or lower resolution video.

Horizon Semiconductors has released the industry's smallest form-factor, multistandard high-definition, standalone transcoder reference platform for cable, satellite, IPTV and terrestrial distribution, broadcast, home media server and set-top box markets.

Based on Horizon's Hz4010 multichannel multistandard high definition transcoder SoC, the HzR4010 stand-alone platform is designed both for professional and consumer applications.

The HzR4010 enables real-time transcoding of HD or multiple SD video streams, as well as faster than real-time transcoding of HD to SD or lower resolution video.

The HzR4010 supports video compression standards including AVC (up to HPatL4.2), MPEG-2 (MPatHL) and VC-1 (APatL3 and MPatHL).

The highly integrated and programmable SoC features advanced video pre/post-processor supporting spatial linear and nonlinear noise reduction, motion-compensated temporal filtering, frame rate conversion and ultra-flexible video scaling, a high-performance audio codec engine enabling transcoding from and to various audio formats such as MPEG-1, AC-3, Dolby Digital Plus, AAC and WMA, a programmable high-bandwidth transport processor, as well as a multistandard conditional access/digital rights management security processor.

HzR4010 allows transferring of video/audio content in and out of the Hz4010 using wide variety of methods and interfaces, including real-time streaming through DVB, 1G internet, USB or IEEE1394.

"In response to customer requirement for portability, we've packaged our Hz4010 high-definition transcoding SoC in an ideal form factor".

"As for ease of use, just plug in your Set-top or PC into the HzR4010 and you're in business", said Amir Morad, President and CEO of Horizon Semiconductors.

"In addition to the portability, the transcoding capabilities of the Hz4010 provide a vehicle for cost-effective, faster than real-time transfer of secured content to portable media players, mobile phones and game consoles at home and over the network at the highest video quality, thus extending the flexibility of sharing video content across multiple playback platforms".

Horizon's HzR4010 reference design kit is provided with PCB schematics, full software design kit and documentation.

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