Motorola Introduces MPEG-4 Encoders for Enhanced Video Quality and Bandwidth Management
Posted on June 18, 2008
Filed Under Digital Media, Digital Music
LAS VEGAS, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — NXTcomm — Motorola (NYSE:
MOT) today announced the release of two MPEG-4 encoder solutions that will
dramatically enhance the operational efficiency of distributing high
definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) video for service and content
providers.
The new multi channel NE (network encoder) MPEG-4 AVC SD encoder family
joins the successful 1RU SE (single channel encoder) series MPEG-4 Advanced
Video Coding (AVC) HD and SD encoders to offer a complete encoder product
line that satisfies the content distribution needs of a broad range of
service providers.
In addition, encoders in the 1 RU SE family will receive a firmware
update making these AVC Multi-Format Video Encoders more efficient to
deliver services at lower bit rates, enabling service providers to deliver
more simultaneous HD streams per household. As a result, consumers will be
able to watch and record multiple HD programs — or watch different HD
programs on different HDTV sets. Bandwidth improvements of up to 25% for
high action sports are possible with SE encoders, meaning that operators
can increase the number of simultaneous services delivered to the home
while maintaining customers’ video quality expectations.
“Motorola serves as a leader and innovator of technology that aids in
the delivery of high value video content to the IPTV, cable, broadcast and
satellite marketplace,” said Doug Means, vice president and general
manager, IP Video Services, Home & Networks Mobility, Motorola. “With the
explosive demand for more high definition programming, video quality and
bandwidth efficiency have become critically important to successful and
competitive service launches. These new encoder releases deliver on both
requirements for MPEG-4 HD and SD video content, and ultimately will allow
more rich video content to be delivered efficiently to the home.”
The new NE series comprises real-time, full-resolution multi-channel
standard definition encoders that deliver high quality CBR video services
at exceptionally low bit rates. The NE series features two channels in a
single rack unit chassis for a high density solution designed to deliver
IP-based multi-channel services, ideal for headend environments. This
IP-centric platform delivers flexibility and value. It dramatically
enhances headend architectures, reducing box count, simplifying signal
routing and redundancy support by accepting MPEG-2 content streams over IP
as the input source and eliminating the need for external decoders.
The rich NE feature set includes Constrained Fidelity CBR, a capped VBR
mode for IPTV environments, and a low resolution proxy output stream (PIP)
for program guide or monitoring applications. Additionally, specific NE
models are Microsoft Mediaroom(TM) conformance tested with a Linux-based
platform that is ideal for demanding CBR applications.
Motorola has more than 50 years of expertise architecting video
networks, developing expertise and ability to identify market needs and
deliver timely solutions that meet the challenges faced by programmers and
service providers to deliver value-added experiences for consumers.
About Motorola, Inc.
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications.
The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile
experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure,
enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile
devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next
generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A
Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of
US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
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