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Algolith Delivers Intellectual Property Cores for Altera’s 1080p Video Framework
by | Sep 12, 2008 - 1:15:04 PM

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Algolith has integrated high-quality Intellectual Property (IP) cores into Altera’s 1080p video framework. The Altera 1080p video framework allows broadcast systems designers to quickly integrate Algolith noise reduction or de-interlacing technology into Altera Cyclone and Stratix series FPGAs. Algolith will demonstrate this solution in Altera’s booth at the 2008 IBC Show in Hall 10, Stand A10.

Algolith noise reduction technology is recognized as best-in-class for removing Discrete Cosine Transfer (DCT) artifacts and various types of random noise including mosquito noise, block borders, Gaussian noise and RF type noise. Algolith de-interlacing technology is a motion adaptive technique for converting interlaced video to progressive video before it is up scaled and displayed. The de-interlacer offers both frame-based and per-pixel real time de-interlacing techniques. Both Algolith noise reduction and de-interlacing technology support 480i to 1080i formats and are SOPC Builder-ready to facilitate the integration of components into the user’s system. SOPC Builder is an exclusive Altera Quartus® II design software tool that eliminates the manual system-integration tasks of IP blocks in an FPGA design.

"Algolith's video processing IP cores address key challenges faced by broadcast system developers" said Arun Iyengar senior director of Altera Corporation’s communications business unit. "Leveraging Algolith’s IP and Altera’s video framework, customers can quickly get access to the performance, power, and density advantages of Altera’s 40-nm Stratix IV FPGAs.”

The Altera 1080p video framework allows designers to rapidly develop high-performance video systems. The framework enables easy mix and match of video IP from different sources with the ability to customize and differentiate. The framework is based on an open, low-overhead, interface called Avalon Streaming that can efficiently handle both video and control data.

“Algolith is focused on delivering core technology that will allow the rapid development of high performance systems” said Jacques Patry, director of technology development at Algolith Inc. “Our best in class modules fit into Altera’s framework making it easy for designers to add customizations, or their own IP into larger more powerful designs.”