ViXS(TM) Introduces XCode Pro 120 - The Leading Platform for Transcoding and Encoding in the Cloud
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Posted on April 8, 2013 at 8:42:01 AM
ViXS(TM) Introduces XCode Pro 120 - The Leading Platform for Transcoding and Encoding in the Cloud
Latest innovation continues ViXS leadership in density, performance, and
video quality
TORONTO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. today announced the new
XCode Pro 120 chip, providing unprecedented levels of density,
performance and video quality for transcoding and encoding content in
the cloud. The Pro 120 is pin-for-pin compatible with the previous
generation XCode Pro 100, enabling ViXS' existing customers to rapidly
take advantage of the Pro 120's enhancements. At NAB 2013, ViXS will
be demonstrating the XCode Pro 120 platform along with a number of
other advanced infrastructure solutions, representing ViXS' continuing
investment in the critically important cloud infrastructure market.
Key ViXS XCode Pro 120 features include:
-- Turbo RC premium video mode, improves output video quality for MPEG2 and
H.264 outputs at full resolution
-- Dual MPEG2 HD output
-- Increased Bandwidth for MPTS IP input
-- Mirror encoding for live Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) streaming applications
-- Dual HD Stream Motion adaptive de-interlacing
-- Dolby(C) Digital Plus 5.1 Professional Encode
ViXS' XCode Pro 120 provides the flexibility to quickly develop
solutions with a broad range of applications from broadcast to
hospitality. The addition of Turbo RC and increase from single to
dual motion adaptive deinterlacing makes it a unique solution where
interlaced to progressive conversions are required. Existing customers
who are using ViXS' XCode Pro 100 can easily transition to XCode Pro
120 with minimal incremental effort.
"The market for media transformation in the cloud is growing rapidly as
content owners and service providers race to meet consumer demand for
high quality video on any screen," said John Pomeroy, Vice President of
ViXS' Infrastructure product line. "We are excited to maintain a
leadership position in this market with the launch of the XCode Pro
120, giving our customers a scalable, high performance platform."
ViXS Xcode Pro 120 is available for order immediately. It and other
products, solutions and technology will be on display from April 8(th) to the 11(th) at Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel.
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is a semiconductor pioneer in designing and developing
high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics and video
service provider industries. With over 390 patents issued and pending
worldwide, ViXS has been recognized with a number of industry awards
for innovation. ViXS is a world leader in transcoder deployments with
over 40 million shipments to date, and still growing.
ViXS has a comprehensive portfolio of products to meet the diverse needs
of the global media industry. Portfolio highlights include the most
advanced dense transcoder available for cloud-based solutions, as well
as SoC's for home devices capable of doing the most simultaneous number
of HD streams in the industry. Moreover, ViXS is the only company to
have integrated transcoding and Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
technologies to create the lowest-cost media gateway capable of
delivering premium content to consumer IP devices, such as the iPad,
inside and outside of the home.
ViXS has three primary product lines: XCode, XCodePro and XConnex. The
XCode family of media processors range from stand-alone transcoding
chips to full SoC solutions, each capable of handling from one to four
simultaneous HD-to-HD transcodes. XCodePro products address the
professional enterprise market and are being deployed today for
cloud-based media streaming services. The XConnex product line is for
communications devices, including MoCA 1.1 and 2.0 solutions.
Additionally, ViXS customers are provided with a robust software
development kit known as Xtensiv.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in Europe, Asia
and North America.
For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.
VIXS((TM)), the ViXS((R) )logo, XCode(TM), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS Systems Inc.
CONTACT: David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000, E-mail: djones@vixs.com
Latest innovation continues ViXS leadership in density, performance, and
video quality
TORONTO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - ViXS Systems Inc. today announced the new
XCode Pro 120 chip, providing unprecedented levels of density,
performance and video quality for transcoding and encoding content in
the cloud. The Pro 120 is pin-for-pin compatible with the previous
generation XCode Pro 100, enabling ViXS' existing customers to rapidly
take advantage of the Pro 120's enhancements. At NAB 2013, ViXS will
be demonstrating the XCode Pro 120 platform along with a number of
other advanced infrastructure solutions, representing ViXS' continuing
investment in the critically important cloud infrastructure market.
Key ViXS XCode Pro 120 features include:
-- Turbo RC premium video mode, improves output video quality for MPEG2 and
H.264 outputs at full resolution
-- Dual MPEG2 HD output
-- Increased Bandwidth for MPTS IP input
-- Mirror encoding for live Adaptive Bit Rate (ABR) streaming applications
-- Dual HD Stream Motion adaptive de-interlacing
-- Dolby(C) Digital Plus 5.1 Professional Encode
ViXS' XCode Pro 120 provides the flexibility to quickly develop
solutions with a broad range of applications from broadcast to
hospitality. The addition of Turbo RC and increase from single to
dual motion adaptive deinterlacing makes it a unique solution where
interlaced to progressive conversions are required. Existing customers
who are using ViXS' XCode Pro 100 can easily transition to XCode Pro
120 with minimal incremental effort.
"The market for media transformation in the cloud is growing rapidly as
content owners and service providers race to meet consumer demand for
high quality video on any screen," said John Pomeroy, Vice President of
ViXS' Infrastructure product line. "We are excited to maintain a
leadership position in this market with the launch of the XCode Pro
120, giving our customers a scalable, high performance platform."
ViXS Xcode Pro 120 is available for order immediately. It and other
products, solutions and technology will be on display from April 8(th) to the 11(th) at Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel.
About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS is a semiconductor pioneer in designing and developing
high-performance media solutions for the consumer electronics and video
service provider industries. With over 390 patents issued and pending
worldwide, ViXS has been recognized with a number of industry awards
for innovation. ViXS is a world leader in transcoder deployments with
over 40 million shipments to date, and still growing.
ViXS has a comprehensive portfolio of products to meet the diverse needs
of the global media industry. Portfolio highlights include the most
advanced dense transcoder available for cloud-based solutions, as well
as SoC's for home devices capable of doing the most simultaneous number
of HD streams in the industry. Moreover, ViXS is the only company to
have integrated transcoding and Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
technologies to create the lowest-cost media gateway capable of
delivering premium content to consumer IP devices, such as the iPad,
inside and outside of the home.
ViXS has three primary product lines: XCode, XCodePro and XConnex. The
XCode family of media processors range from stand-alone transcoding
chips to full SoC solutions, each capable of handling from one to four
simultaneous HD-to-HD transcodes. XCodePro products address the
professional enterprise market and are being deployed today for
cloud-based media streaming services. The XConnex product line is for
communications devices, including MoCA 1.1 and 2.0 solutions.
Additionally, ViXS customers are provided with a robust software
development kit known as Xtensiv.
ViXS is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with offices in Europe, Asia
and North America.
For more information on ViXS, please visit our website: www.vixs.com.
VIXS((TM)), the ViXS((R) )logo, XCode(TM), XConnex(TM) and Xtensiv(TM) are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of ViXS. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS Systems Inc.
CONTACT: David Jones, Tel: (416) 646-2000, E-mail: djones@vixs.com