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Overview

The MIPI H.264 IP Core is a high-performance, low-latency video encoder/decoder solution designed for real-time video compression and decompression based on the ITU-T H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC standard.

This IP core is optimized for efficient integration with MIPI camera (CSI-2) and display (DSI-2) interfaces, offering seamless support for high-resolution imaging and display systems in mobile, automotive, AR/VR, surveillance, and embedded applications.

  • Compliant with H.264/AVC Standard (ISO/IEC 14496-10): Supports Baseline, Main, and High Profiles up to Level 5.1
  • Real-Time Encoding and Decoding:
    • High frame rate supports up to 4K @ 60fps
    • Ultra-low latency pipeline for live-streaming and real-time video applications
  • Seamless MIPI Interface Integration:
    • Native support for MIPI CSI-2 (input) and DSI-2 (output) protocols
    • Compatible with MIPI PHYs including D-PHY and C-PHY
  • Configurable Resolution and Bitrate:
    • From QVGA to 4K UHD, scalable to fit resource constraints
    • Constant Bit Rate (CBR) and Variable Bit Rate (VBR) modes
  • Advanced Compression Efficiency:
    • Intra and inter prediction, CABAC/CAVLC entropy coding
    • Deblocking filter and rate control mechanisms
  • Flexible Buffer Management: Internal frame buffer and external DDR interfacing for large video streams
  • Hardware Optimized:
    • Synthesizable RTL with small footprint and high throughput
    • Supports real-time multi-streaming with minimal power
  • Low Power Support: Clock gating and power-down modes integrated for mobile platforms
  • Error Resilience & Recovery: Resynchronization markers, frame skipping, and error concealment support
  • Customizable Interface:
    • AXI4-Stream or FIFO-based video data I/O
    • APB/AHB/AXI control interface
  • Bandwidth Reduction: Compresses video without significant loss in quality, saving storage and transmission bandwidth.
  • Low Latency: Enables real-time video streaming for interactive systems like automotive vision or drone control.
  • High Efficiency: Superior compression ratio with lower computational load compared to older codecs.
  • Scalability: Easily configurable for applications ranging from small IoT cameras to high-definition video processors.
  • Cross-Platform: Designed for ASIC and FPGA implementation, suitable for various process nodes and memory architectures.
  • MIPI Ecosystem Compatible: Works seamlessly with MIPI CSI-2/DSI-2, reducing integration effort in mobile and embedded designs.
  • Smartphones & Tablets
  • AR/VR Headsets
  • Automotive Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  • Security & Surveillance Cameras
  • Industrial Vision Systems
  • Medical Imaging Devices
  • Drones & Robotics
  • Streaming Devices and OTT Hardware
  • FPGA: AMD Xilinx (Zynq UltraScale+, Versal), Intel (Agilex, Stratix 10), Lattice
  • ASIC: Synthesizable for 7nm/5nm/3nm nodes
  • OS Support: Linux, Android, RTOS
  • Video I/O Interfaces: AXI4-Stream, AHB/APB, DDR buffer
  • PHY Interface: MIPI D-PHY / C-PHY for video input/output
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MIPI H.265
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