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Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation (ADPCM) is a ubiquitous technology in the multimedia industry that enhances audio signal processing. At Silicon Hub, our catalog of ADPCM semiconductor IPs offers cutting-edge solutions tailored to improve your multimedia applications. ADPCM is particularly renowned for its ability to compress and encode audio data efficiently, enabling high-quality sound reproduction while minimizing data size. This makes it an ideal choice for embedded systems, communication devices, and other audio-centric products.
Semiconductor IPs in the ADPCM category provide developers with the tools necessary to integrate advanced audio data compression capabilities directly into their hardware designs. By leveraging these IPs, engineers can streamline the design process, reduce complexity, and ensure that their devices deliver optimal performance in data-constrained environments. Whether you are developing mobile phones, voice recorders, or VoIP systems, ADPCM IP cores are essential in maintaining audio integrity without burdening the system's bandwidth.
Our ADPCM IPs cater to a wide spectrum of multimedia products, offering scalable solutions that support different sampling rates and bit-widths to accommodate various audio requirements. They are designed for seamless integration into both consumer electronics and professional audio equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing protocols and systems. Moreover, the use of ADPCM technology aids in power conservation, making it suitable for portable devices that demand long battery life.
Explore our diverse portfolio of ADPCM semiconductor IPs to find components that not only meet your technical specifications but also elevate the auditory experience of your end users. Whether your focus is on research and development or ready-for-market products, Silicon Hub's ADPCM solutions deliver the efficiency and sound fidelity crucial for today's competitive landscape in the multimedia field.
The AX45MP is engineered as a high-performance processor that supports multicore architecture and advanced data processing capabilities, particularly suitable for applications requiring extensive computational efficiency. Powered by the AndesCore processor line, it capitalizes on a multicore symmetric multiprocessing framework, integrating up to eight cores with robust L2 cache management. The AX45MP incorporates advanced features such as vector processing capabilities and support for MemBoost technology to maximize data throughput. It caters to high-demand applications including machine learning, digital signal processing, and complex algorithmic computations, ensuring data coherence and efficient power usage.
The KL630 AI SoC embodies next-generation AI chip technology with a pioneering NPU architecture. It uniquely supports Int4 precision and transformer networks, offering superb computational efficiency combined with low power consumption. Utilizing an ARM Cortex A5 CPU, it supports a range of AI frameworks and is built to handle scenarios from smart security to automotives, providing robust capability in both high and low light conditions.
The xcore.ai platform by XMOS Semiconductor is a sophisticated and cost-effective solution aimed specifically at intelligent IoT applications. Harnessing a unique multi-threaded micro-architecture, xcore.ai provides superior low latency and highly predictable performance, tailored for diverse industrial needs. It is equipped with 16 logical cores divided across two multi-threaded processing tiles. These tiles come enhanced with 512 kB of SRAM and a vector unit supporting both integer and floating-point operations, allowing it to process both simple and complex computational demands efficiently. A key feature of the xcore.ai platform is its powerful interprocessor communication infrastructure, which enables seamless high-speed communication between processors, facilitating ultimate scalability across multiple systems on a chip. Within this homogeneous environment, developers can comfortably integrate DSP, AI/ML, control, and I/O functionalities, allowing the device to adapt to specific application requirements efficiently. Moreover, the software-defined architecture allows optimal configuration, reducing power consumption and achieving cost-effective intelligent solutions. The xcore.ai platform shows impressive DSP capabilities, thanks to its scalar pipeline that achieves up to 32-bit floating-point operations and peak performance rates of up to 1600 MFLOPS. AI/ML capabilities are also robust, with support for various bit vector operations, making the platform a strong contender for AI applications requiring homogeneous computing environments and exceptional operator integration.
The Trion FPGA family by Efinix addresses the dynamic needs of edge computing and IoT applications. These devices range from 4K to 120K logic elements, balancing computational capability with efficient power usage for a wide range of general-purpose applications. Trion FPGAs are designed to empower edge devices with rapid processing capabilities and flexible interfacing. They support a diverse array of use-cases, from industrial automation systems to consumable electronics requiring enhanced connectivity and real-time data processing. Offering a pragmatic solution for designers, Trion FPGAs integrate seamlessly into existing systems, facilitating swift development and deployment. They provide unparalleled adaptability to meet the intricate demands of modern technological environments, thereby enabling innovative edge and IoT solutions to flourish.
The M3000 Graphics Processor is DMP's offering for high-power 3D graphics processing designed for energy-efficient performance. It features sophisticated graphics processing capabilities based on DMP’s proprietary Musashi 3D graphics architecture. This architecture is tailored to deliver state-of-the-art graphics performance, specifically aligning with complex computation requirements found in VR and AR applications, alongside other visual computing demands. The M3000 is crafted to achieve optimal Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) metrics, supporting OpenGL ES 3.0 to ensure compatibility with cutting-edge visual processing standards. Its adaptability stems from a flexible shader cluster architecture that can be adjusted to meet varying client needs for performance and size. This flexibility extends to its implementational capacity across diverse devices such as ASICs, ASSPs, SoCs, and more. Technically, the M3000 supports outputs at resolutions reaching 4k x 2k, with interfaces like AXI 3/4 and APB for communication, suited for numerous applications ranging from IoT devices to automotive infotainment systems. This processor redefines efficiency and power in graphics acceleration, rendered for seamless integration into modern HMI systems.
The H.264 Low Power & Low Latency HW Video Decoder from Atria Logic is engineered to fit low-power mobile and industrial contexts. It supports H.264 Baseline Profile decoding, targeting a wide range of applications including in-car infotainment, industrial robotics control, and mobile device media playback. Supporting decoding resolutions up to 1080p30, this decoder is designed for low-latency performance, a necessity for real-time video applications. Implemented using a clock-gated, multi-domain design, it ensures power-efficient operation, ideal for battery-powered or cost-sensitive environments. Additional features such as support for error resilient operations and advanced decoding techniques make it exceptionally flexible and robust. The IP’s architecture is heavily optimized to facilitate high performance on modest power budgets, thereby extending the capabilities of mobile and embedded systems seeking advanced video processing functionalities.
The C3-CODEC-G712-4 Audio Codec is engineered for high-quality audio signal processing across various applications. This codec core delivers exceptional sound fidelity, supporting a range of audio encoding and decoding standards. It is designed for seamless integration into FPGA and ASIC architectures, providing a versatile solution for audio data handling. Audio codecs are vital in telecommunications and multimedia applications where audio clarity and synchronization are essential. The C3-CODEC-G712-4 stands out due to its digital-centric design, leveraging advanced processing capabilities to achieve superior sound quality with minimal data loss or latency. This codec is well-suited for applications demanding robust audio performance, including VoIP, streaming media, and advanced communication systems. Its efficient design not only ensures high-quality audio output but also optimizes power and resource usage, making it an ideal choice for embedded systems requiring compact and efficient audio management solutions.
Atria Logic offers a sophisticated H.264 UHD Hi422 Intra Video Decoder, designed for applications such as medical imaging and professional video production. This IP enables pristine video quality with support for 10-bit video and YUV 4:2:2 color sampling, ensuring smooth gradations and vivid colors. Its architecture facilitates low-latency video decoding at sub-frame levels, making it ideal for critical broadcast and industrial applications. The decoder integrates seamlessly into existing systems with its implementation in Xilinx Zynq-7000 programmable logic. It efficiently utilizes the programmable resources, allowing ample space for additional circuit integration. Being compliant with the H.264 High-422 profile at Level 5.1, it supports high-resolution video content up to 3840x2160p30. It is especially suitable for scenarios demanding high video fidelity and reliability. This IP stands out for its ability to deliver low latency with glass-to-glass delays as little as 0.6ms, crucial for real-time monitoring and manipulation tasks. It combines powerful features with ease of integration, making it a valuable asset for enterprises looking to enhance their video processing capabilities.
Designed for high-end applications, the H.264 UHD Hi422 Intra Video Encoder by Atria Logic is a robust solution for encoding UHD video content. This encoder provides exceptional video quality with support for the H.264 Hi422 profile at Level 5.1, suitable for medical, broadcast, and industrial applications. It is especially adept at handling intricate color details with its support for YUV 4:2:2 and 10-bit color depth. This encoder pairs with the H.264 decoder to create a low-latency end-to-end video processing solution. Its architecture is optimized for minimal latencies down to 0.3ms, ensuring that applications requiring real-time processing remain uninterrupted. The implementation on a Xilinx Zynq-7000 platform ensures a balance between performance and resource utilization. Whether used for live event recording, medical procedures, or industrial monitoring, this encoder excels by maintaining high performance levels and low power consumption. Its integration generates a reliable video stream that meets the standards of the most demanding environments, delivering clear, high-resolution content without compromise.
In production since 2017 with top-tier manufacturers, Uniquify’s Video Display Technology is engineered for 4K and 8K UHD TV applications, harnessing an array of advanced hardware-assisted image enhancement algorithms. Implementations include AI-enabled super-resolution, high dynamic range imaging, and color compensation techniques that significantly elevate image quality while maintaining cost efficiency. The technology incorporates Adaptive Color Compensation (ACC) and Dynamic Capacitance Compensation (DCC) to provide consistency in luminance response and minimize motion blur—critical attributes for modern display systems. These features ensure superior picture quality by maintaining consistent gamma curves for primary colors and eliminating common visual artifacts in fast-moving scenes. Equipped with Uniquify's proprietary algorithms, such as those for DeMura and Dither processing, the technology offers high flexibility in enhancing color quality and contrast. This suite of image processing capabilities ensures that the Video Display Technology remains at the forefront of innovation for high-definition consumer electronics, making it ideal for partnerships with leading display manufacturers.
The L5-Direct GNSS Receiver by oneNav is a groundbreaking solution that focuses on acquiring advanced L5-band signals for positioning with unparalleled accuracy and reliability. This receiver breaks free from the limitations inherent in traditional L1-first GNSS systems by directly tracking L5 signals, which are crucial for reducing vulnerabilities to interference and improving positioning performance in complex urban landscapes. With L5, users benefit from features such as rapid acquisition, reduced power consumption, and immunity to signal disruption, which are crucial for modern navigation devices. This GNSS receiver's design is optimized for the diverse spectrum of modern devices including smartphones, smartwatches, IoT devices, and automotive applications. It leverages a single RF chain for multi-constellation L5-band signals, thereby minimizing the complexity and footprint of RF components. Moreover, the innovative use of AI and machine learning models significantly enhances multipath mitigation and positioning accuracy by utilizing the unique characteristics of the GNSS signals available. Designed to be portable and flexible, oneNav's L5-Direct solution can be integrated into a wide range of semiconductor processes, making it a versatile and efficient GNSS solution. Its digital IP core is scalable, easily programmable, and comes with a comprehensive test bench for rapid deployment. Proving its practicality and effectiveness, this technology has been successfully synthesized at leading manufacturing nodes such as TSMC 12nm and GlobalFoundries 22FDX, ensuring reliability and high performance across various environments.
Atria Logic's Low Power ARM AV Player is a versatile, software-based multimedia player intended to decode AVC files efficiently across various consumer electronics like digital picture frames and in-flight infotainment systems. Embedded with ARM processing technology, it targets environments where power efficiency and performance are critical. This AV player combines a comprehensive suite including a file reader, de-multiplexer, an H.264 decoder, and an AAC-LC stereo decoder. This combination allows it to handle multimedia content seamlessly, presenting high definition video content while maintaining precise audio synchronization. The implementation on Xilinx Zynq FPGA with dual ARM Cortex-A9 cores optimizes the processing capabilities further, ensuring that additional programmable FPGA resources are kept available for other tasks. Its Linux-based multimedia framework makes the player highly adaptable, providing robust support for various multimedia applications in cost-sensitive markets.
HFFx Auto is a cutting-edge high-frequency restoration technology that addresses audio quality challenges often present in modern multimedia. This effect compensates for high-frequency losses resulting from lossy codecs, data throttling, and older legacy codecs used in streaming, broadcast, and digital TV content. It is particularly effective on material that was originally bandwidth-limited, such as recordings with low sampling rates. The functionality of HFFx Auto extends beyond simple restoration. It dynamically adjusts to varying channel bandwidths, ensuring consistent high-quality audio output regardless of the transmission medium. This adaptability also allows for up-conversion to higher sampling rates, providing a more open and natural sound. For manufacturers and service providers, HFFx Auto represents a solution to the perennial problem of audio degradation in compressed digital media, offering them a means to significantly enhance user experience by restoring clarity and depth to audio tracks.
CwIP-A is a configurable audio interface designed to seamlessly integrate with various audio systems, providing versatile connectivity and robust audio data handling capabilities. This highly adaptable interface supports a myriad of audio formats, making it an essential component for systems requiring efficient audio data exchange and processing. Its design emphasizes ease of use and flexibility, allowing for smooth integration into both consumer and professional audio devices. Engineered with adaptability in mind, the CwIP-A offers multiple configuration options that cater to the diverse needs of audio applications. It ensures reliable performance and high-quality audio transmission by supporting various standards and customization features. As audio systems become more complex, the CwIP-A provides a reliable bridge that facilitates the unrestricted flow of audio data, enhancing overall system functionality and performance. This audio interface benefits from Coreworks' expertise in digital audio technology, embodying their commitment to delivering superior quality solutions that meet industry standards. Whether it's for high-resolution audio processing or supporting multiple audio channels, the CwIP-A stands out as a pivotal element in optimizing audio interfaces and enhancing audio systems' capabilities.
The D/AVE 2D is a versatile graphics rendering engine designed for high-performance 2D applications. It comes equipped with advanced BLIT functions and vector graphics capabilities, offering an optimal solution for ultra-low power devices and user interfaces in mass-market consumer applications. Available in configurations for both FPGAs and ASICs, it boasts a customizable architecture that ensures adaptability to diverse performance requirements. The D/AVE 2D's strategic design prioritizes low resource consumption, making it suitable for a variety of use cases without compromising on performance.
The SmartFx Audio Effects Suite is a comprehensive set of tools designed to elevate the audio experience on consumer devices. By integrating advanced audio processing capabilities, it delivers natural and fuller sound that includes enhanced bass and dynamic range control. Users can enjoy an easy-to-use graphical interface that allows real-time adjustments, making it a versatile solution for audio content enhancement. One of the standout features of SmartFx is its ability to adapt the audio output to different listening environments, providing consistent quality whether at home or on the go. The suite employs sophisticated algorithms to ensure the audio maintains intelligibility and clarity, even when faced with lossy codec challenges or data throttling. SmartFx is perfect for manufacturers looking to integrate premium sound capabilities into their products. By utilizing this suite, devices can offer improved audio fidelity, meeting the high expectations of modern consumers who demand rich, immersive sound experiences.
Badge 2D Graphics is a robust graphics solution that has been adopted in over five million devices worldwide. The IP is versatile, used extensively in displays for appliances and automotive systems. It delivers high-quality text and video graphics integration, which is ideal for embedded systems needing superior graphics capabilities without consuming large amounts of processing power. This IP has been fundamental in enhancing the visual displays in multiple applications from consumer electronics to industrial systems.
The IMA ADPCM Compressor Core from VISENGI offers efficient hardware-based audio compression, utilizing an IMA Adaptive Differential Pulse-Code Modulation (ADPCM) algorithm to achieve significant size reductions. This compression core is adept at converting 16-bit PCM audio into compressed 4-bit samples, delivering a 4:1 compression ratio while maintaining audio clarity. Supporting monaural audio formats, the compressor outputs industry-standard WAV headers, making it compatible with common playback devices and software. Its selectable sample rates and reliable performance ensure high-quality audio management across different formats. This core is particularly effective for applications where storage space is a premium yet audio fidelity remains critical, such as in telecommunications, music archiving, and sound effects processing. The included development package offers comprehensive support and testing utilities, ensuring seamless integration into existing audio processing pipelines.
The High Performance FPGA PCIe Accelerator Card is designed to augment processing power and bandwidth capability for intensive FPGA applications. Engineered for demanding environments, this PCIe card integrates seamlessly into system architectures, delivering rapid data handling and computational efficiency, making it ideal for applications requiring substantial processing throughput. This solution enhances Microsoft Windows and Linux environments, supporting multiple FPGA vendors, and facilitates design implementations directly on board through PCIe for high-speed data exchange. Its configuration ensures that complex processes, from data streaming to parallel computation tasks, are executed seamlessly in real-time settings. The PCIe card stands as a vital tool for industries looking to leverage faster data manipulation and processing, whether in video broadcasting, data analytics, or real-time system monitoring. By integrating this card, users benefit from the accelerated performance required for sophisticated FPGA-enabled tasks, reflecting Korusys' expertise in engineering fast, reliable solutions for diverse technological needs.
JPEG 2000 CODEC by intoPIX offers robust video compression options that are perfect for various applications demanding high efficiency and image quality. Known for its wavelet-based compression technology, JPEG 2000 ensures images retain crucial details, making it ideal for high-definition and on-demand video services. Its advanced features, such as scalability and error resilience, serve critical roles in broadcasting, digital cinema, and imaging applications. JPEG 2000's ability to compress without major loss of quality makes it a preferred choice for archiving and high-quality video streaming. This CODEC is optimized for both FPGA and ASIC platforms, giving practitioners the flexibility needed in dynamic environments. intoPIX’s implementation promises efficient processing, minimal latency, and the preservation of exceptionally high visual fidelity across all supported platforms.
SlimPort DisplayPort to MIPI-DSI Controllers, such as the ANX7538/39, are integral components for next-generation 4K AR/VR head-mounted displays. These controllers enable the smooth integration of DisplayPort inputs into MIPI-DSI outputs, offering up to 120FPS for immersive experiences in AR/VR. With their low power consumption and high performance, these controllers are ideal for compact and demanding devices, ensuring outstanding visual quality and interface compatibility. These products are optimized for virtual and augmented reality display technology, providing the necessary output characteristics required to support dual MIPI outputs crucial for high fidelity, wide-view displays. The controllers incorporate features to ensure low power usage while handling complex video signal conversions efficiently, making them practical for mobile and immersive applications. The controllers are specifically designed for use in the latest VR headsets and other cutting-edge visual display devices, supporting configurations that include dual-mode capabilities for supporting diverse signal formats. Their ability to maintain high-resolution outputs without excessive power drain is a unique advantage for developers in the AR/VR field, enhancing the end-user experience with detailed visuals and quick refresh rates.
Ceva-SensPro2 Vision AI DSP is a distinctive core designed to bring vision, radar, and AI processing together within a cohesive architecture. This solution powers applications ranging from automotive and robotics to smart homes and IoT devices, offering scalability to cover varying processing needs. By integrating advanced scalar and vector processing techniques, SensPro2 accelerates complex AI tasks, ensuring high efficiency and optimized performance. It also supports multiple sensors and real-time AI inferences, making it suitable for handling intricate environmental data inputs.
Ceva-RealSpace provides a turnkey spatial audio solution that integrates precise audio rendering with low-latency head tracking for a variety of devices, such as headphones and XR headsets. RealSpace offers the flexibility to be implemented across multiple platforms, from mobile devices to gaming consoles, enhancing auditory experiences with 3D spatial audio independent of the codec or source. This software is designed to deliver seamless audio-visual immersion, vital for gaming, VR, and live event streaming applications.
The logiAIR was a cutting-edge IP core that facilitated IR wireless stereo audio broadcasts, serving as a pioneer in audio modulation for consumer electronics. Though now obsolete, it enabled infrared transmissions compatible with standard wireless headphones, representing a breakthrough in home and portable audio systems. Its design provided a compact yet powerful solution for audio distribution, serving both personal and commercial applications that sought to eliminate wired constraints in audio dissemination. Despite its phase-out, logiAIR's innovations set a foundation for subsequent advancements within Xylon's product line, leading to more sophisticated audio and communications solutions tailored for modern demands.