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Alma Technologies

Alma Technologies specializes in the development of complete and user-friendly semiconductor IP cores designed for FPGA or ASIC implementations. Since its inception, the company has established itself as a leader in high-performance IP solutions, characterized by robust technical support and a well-documented history of successful integrations, serving over 250 licensees worldwide. These cores are available as autonomous VHDL or Verilog RTL implementations or as optimized netlists suitable for a range of FPGA and SoC devices from leading manufacturers like AMD-Xilinx, Efinix, Intel, Lattice, and Microsemi. This versatility ensures a seamless integration process into any FPGA or ASIC design, providing a high-speed, trouble-free experience for developers and engineers. Alma Technologies' product suite includes the Ultra-High Throughput (UHT™) Image & Video Compression IPs, which are designed to meet the demanding needs of ultra-high-resolution and high-frame-rate applications. Their scalable architecture, which leverages multiple processing engines, enables the IPs to handle the substantial pixel rates of 4K/8K video in a cost-effective manner. Thus, they maintain efficiency not only in speed but also in resource usage, aligning with varying silicon speed and design requirements. Moreover, the company's H.264 video compression IP cores offer complete compliance with the Advanced Video Coding standard while ensuring the highest image quality. They are designed for integration ease and autonomously support 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 chroma sampling, with 8 to 12 bits per component. Alma Technologies also provides a diversified array of cryptographic and controller IP solutions, catering to the needs of secure data transmission and peripheral integration within electronics projects. These solutions are backed by industry-recognized certifications and extensive resources to encourage seamless development and deployment within complex systems. Read more

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Ultra-High Throughput JPEG 2000 Encoder

The Ultra-High Throughput JPEG 2000 Encoder from Alma Technologies stands as a leader in the world of image compression, offering unmatched efficiency and flexibility. It is crafted to process intricate image data, catering explicitly to high-data-throughput requirements. This encoder supports both lossy and lossless encoding, making it versatile enough for applications requiring high fidelity imaging, such as satellite and medical image processing. A cornerstone of this encoder's design is its scalable architecture, which employs numerous parallel processing engines. This setup facilitates the handling of vast pixel rates essential for today's applications demanding ultra-HD outputs, like 4K and 8K. Despite this massive data processing capability, Alma Technologies has maintained low silicon footprint requirements, optimizing both speed and operational efficiency. Importantly, it delivers excellent image quality through advanced rate control mechanisms and support for various compression layers. This allows for flexible integration across a variety of hardware environments, ranging from low-end to advanced systems. The encoder's efficient design and ease of integration make it a top choice for industries where image clarity and minimal latency are paramount.

Alma Technologies
JPEG, JPEG 2000
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Ultra-High Throughput 8/10/12-bit JPEG Encoder

The Ultra-High Throughput 8/10/12-bit JPEG Encoder from Alma Technologies is optimized for high-speed image data processing, ideal for applications ranging from professional broadcasting to telecommunication. Its architecture is centered around scalability, able to be customized to fit a wide array of silicon speed requirements, thereby optimizing the balance between performance and resource use. This encoder supports up to 12-bit depth, making it suitable for high-quality image processing needs. It efficiently processes high volumes of data, maintaining image quality even under stringent bandwidth limitations. An integral feature of this JPEG Encoder is its ability to maintain high throughput while managing large data sets typical of 4K and 8K video standards. The encoder's design is aimed at maximum integration ease, providing straightforward compatibility with various interfaces in an FPGA or ASIC setup. By handling significant pixel rates through parallel processing engines, it presents a solution that caters to intensive visual applications without compromising on speed. Overall, the Ultra-High Throughput JPEG Encoder helps streamline workflows by supporting complex color formats and enhancing resource efficiency, ultimately reducing the silicon footprint required. This results in capable, high-performance systems that fulfill modern high-definition image processing demands with less hardware strain, confirming Alma Technologies’ stronghold in the industry.

Alma Technologies
JPEG
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Ultra-High Throughput 8/10/12-bit JPEG Decoder

Alma Technologies' Ultra-High Throughput 8/10/12-bit JPEG Decoder is crafted to decode high-quality image data efficiently, making it a pivotal component in systems requiring rapid image retrieval and display. The design focuses on delivering crisp, visually pleasing images while operational complexities remain hidden from system integrators. This decoder supports multiple bit-depths up to 12 bits per channel, catering to fields like medical imaging and high-end videography where superior image quality is crucial. Its innovative architecture consists of multiple parallel processing engines, which enable the decoder to manage vast data flows, such as those seen in modern ultra-HD requirements. Despite processing significant pixel rates typical of emerging ultra-high-definition standards, operational efficiency is achieved without exorbitant power consumption, offering a practical solution for devices with constrained resources. Additionally, the decoder integrates seamlessly with different data interfaces in FPGA and ASIC environments, ensuring a fast implementation that reduces time-to-market. By simplifying large-scale image handling with resource-sharing capabilities, this IP empowers developers to construct systems that are both highly capable and resource-efficient. It underscores Alma Technologies' ability to provide cutting-edge solutions in image compression and decompression sectors.

Alma Technologies
JPEG
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Ultra-High Throughput JPEG-LS Encoder

This Ultra-High Throughput JPEG-LS Encoder by Alma Technologies serves as a benchmark in lossless image compression solutions. Designed to deliver high compression ratio without sacrificing image quality, it is well-suited for applications that need precise image reproduction, such as scientific imaging and archival storage of high-detail images. Leveraging a parallel processing architecture, this encoder excels in handling extensive data volumes, which are characteristic of the increasingly common ultra-high-definition imaging settings. It remains power-efficient while managing these high data rates, thanks to carefully designed resource-sharing techniques that maximize throughput and minimize hardware usage. The versatility of its architecture ensures compatibility within a wide variety of FPGA and ASIC integrations, accommodating different project needs and enhancing flexibility. By minimizing memory requirements and boosting operational speed, the JPEG-LS Encoder supports system designs aimed at crafting fast, reliable, and high-fidelity image processing solutions.

Alma Technologies
JPEG
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