HD hardware encoder claims top quality

Available in the UK from Kane Computing, Ateme's MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 real-time High Definition Main Profile and High Profile hardware encoder achieves unprecedented video quality in an extremely compact format. Ateme's High Definition hardware encoder is optimised to run on four devices only - a mixed architecture of Altera Stratix II FPGA and Texas Instruments TMS320C64x DSP. This results in a very compact 3 x 3in board format, allowing operators to dramatically increase HD channel density.

The 100% programmability of the design allows secure upgrade over time with the best-in-class picture quality and compression efficiency available.

It provides the flexibility for implementation of any configurations at all bit rates.

Unlike an ASIC approach, this future-proof and field upgradeable solution allows users to benefit from future advancements in MPEG-4 AVC as the standard reaches its full maturity.

This cost-effective encoder revolutionises the digital television, IPTV, contribution feeds and HD content backhaul markets.

It is fully compliant with MPEG-4 part 10 (ISO/IEC14496-10).

Interoperability tests are routinely conducted with major industry decoder manufacturers to ensure seamless deployment and integration.

'The superior performance and signal integrity of Altera's Stratix II FPGA family coupled with Ateme's recognised expertise in MPEG-4 video compression will bring broadcasters and network operators the assurance that subscribers will enjoy the highest quality HD programmes in all bandwidth conditions', says Todd Scott, Altera Senior Director of the Broadcast and Consumer Business Unit.