Highly Integrated Single-Chip Video Format Converter Utilizes 3-D Architecture
to Render Two High-Quality Images Side-by-Side on a Widescreen Display up to
1080p Resolution
BOSTON, Society for Information Display (SID) Symposium, May 24
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: NSM) today
introduced the industry's first dual-channel video format converter for
high-definition television that features two high-quality video conversion
channels and dual 3-D architecture. The AVC5000 enables picture-and-picture
rendering of two high-quality images on a widescreen high-definition digital
television (HDTV) with up to 1080p (line progressive) display resolution.
"National Semiconductor is the technology leader in providing
high-performance, mixed-signal system solutions for the rapidly growing
digital television market," said Jean-Louis Bories, senior vice president for
National's Displays Group. "Our AVC5000 adaptive video converter with its
unique dual 3-D architecture sets a new standard for image quality and adds to
a growing portfolio of solutions for the television and home theater markets."
The AVC5000 contains a universal front-end that accepts standard- and
high-definition video and PC graphic formats. The dual 3-D architecture
includes two 3-D video channels, flexible scaling, multi-picture functions and
advanced video enhancements for superior image quality and an extensive set of
functions.
"Side-by-side viewing of two images on a display is one of the compelling
features enabled by high-resolution widescreen televisions," said Dr. Nikhil
Balram, chief technology officer for National's Displays Group. "The AVC5000
is the industry's first dual 3-D solution that enables two high-quality images
on one screen."
Technical Features of the AVC5000
The AVC5000 dual 3-D video format converter is comprised of two main
blocks: a universal front-end and a dual-channel display processor. The
universal front-end accepts standard- and high-definition video formats, PC
graphics formats and DVI signals, decoding the signals into component video or
RGB. It contains seven analog-to-digital converters, one TMDS receiver and
two NTSC/PAL/SECAM decoders with 3-D Y/C separation. Two outputs from the
universal front-end can be selected for the dual-channel display processor.
The dual-channel display processor features two 3-D noise reducers, two
3-D deinterlacers and two high-order scalers for size and aspect ratio
scaling. Additional features include luma and chroma enhancement;
frame-rate-conversion; adaptive contrast enhancement; multi-picture functions
such as side-by-side viewing of two full-quality images on a wide screen;
intelligent color remapping; and the generation and overlay of a bitmapped
on-screen-display (OSD).
The AVC5000 also features the industry's first integrated, dual-channel
10-bit LVDS transmitter. The output signal formats of the AVC5000 include
analog RGB or YPbPr for CRT displays, and TTL or LVDS for flat panel or
microdisplay.
Pricing and Availability
The AVC5000 is packaged in a 544-pin ball grid array (BGA). National also
offers all of its packages with a lead-free option. Samples of the AVC5000
are available now by contacting a National Semiconductor sales or distribution
representative. In 1,000-unit quantities, the AVC5000 is priced at $125 each.
More information about the AVC5000 is available at
http://www.national.com/appinfo/avc/ . For more information on National's
display products, visit http://displays.national.com . Application diagrams
for display products are available at solutions.national.com.
About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates
high-performance analog devices and subsystems. National's leading-edge
products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and
operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion
solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and
laptops. The company's analog products are also optimized for numerous
applications in a variety of electronics markets, including medical,
automotive, industrial, and test and measurement. Headquartered in Santa
Clara, California, National reported sales of $1.98 billion for fiscal 2004,
which ended May 30, 2004. Additional company and product information is
available at http://www.national.com.
NOTE: National Semiconductor is a registered trademark of National
Semiconductor Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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