Magnum Semiconductor Joins Forces with TDVision Systems for New 3D Recording and Playback Solution

Magnum Semiconductor, a provider of video compression and processing solutions, reportedly announced that it has collaborated with TDVision Systems for a new 3D recording and playback solution.

 

In turn, Magnum plans to bring this robust solution to the 3D market for encoding, decoding and archiving of 3D content.

 

In a press release, Magnum officials said that the new 3D recording and playback solution leverages company’s DXTPro chipsets and software to provide full 1080i/ 1080p60 per eye -- for broadcast and consumer applications.

 

Magnum’s DXTPro chips will be utilized in the new solution to encode a pair of full 1920x1080 streams into the H.264 format, while DXT chips will be utilized to decode and playback video streams up to 1080i/ 1080p60. In addition, the solution also utilizes TDVision’s patented 2D+Delta TDVCodec that will be running on company’s DXTPro platform.

 

According to Magnum, its multi-standard DXTPro platform makes it easier for broadcast equipment providers to offer mobile broadcast services along with high definition -- for the broadcast-to-mobile services market.

 

The company’s DXTPro video processors, in general, are designed for high-density applications and feature multi-format support that includes SD, HD and full HD at 1920x1080 resolutions and at frame rates up to 50/60 frames/second.

 

These processors provide maximum flexibility in encoder toolsets and also implement advanced algorithms for full HD 1080p60, multi-standard H.264 and MPEG-2 encoding, decoding and transcoding, thereby providing high quality and bit rates that are demanded by broadcasters, the company said.

 

Moreover, Magnum’s DXTPro processors are based on a scalable and flexible multi-core architecture, which helps in delivering high video quality, high channel density and low bit rates. These DXTPro processors utilize four powerful cores working together in a dual-package configuration, thereby providing maximum density.

 

“Magnum’s DXTPro product family is the right fit for the evolving 3D experience,” said Gal Garniek, VP marketing and sales at Magnum Semiconductor, in a press release. “User expectations are at their peak and the product family is extraordinary in its ability to scale across multiple cores and chips to provide our customers with unparalleled video quality, compression rates and flexibility from broadcast encoders all the way to set-top platforms in consumer’s homes.”

 

Garniek added, “Having a cost-effective decoder running the same codec software as the high-performance encoder platform ensures compatibility across the delivery chain.”

Currently, Magnum is offering the ‘Pluto’ reference platform for 3D encoding functions and the ‘Nitro2’ platform for 3D playback.

 

According to TDVision, its technology allows for the acquisition, encoding, deployment, decoding and visualization of stereoscopic 3D HD video streams and computer-generated content within the 3D ecosystem.

 

Moreover, the company’s solution is based on firmware and software changes, in order to enable true 3D HD on current infrastructures.