Equator Technologies unveiled its latest “video-centric” system-on-chip processor this week at the Embedded Processor Forum in San Jose, CA. The 500MHz BSP-16 increases performance and reduces system cost, Equator said. Applications for the new chip are expected to include consumer video appliances, multi-function DVD player/recorder devices, video security and surveillance systems, and video… conferencing systems.

Equator said the BSP-16 supports a wide range of audio, video, and image compression standards, including Microsoft Windows Media 9 Series (in standard definition and 720p high definition), H.264/AVC, DivX Video, Real Video, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MP3, AC3, AAC, H.263, JPEG, MJPEG, and On2 VP6.

Beyond processing video, BSP-16 can serve as the main processor in an embedded system and thereby eliminating the need for an additional microprocessor, Equator said. Support is available for Linux, eCos, and VxWorks.

The BSP-16 will initially be offered at 500MHz, with 350 and 400 MHz speeds becoming available in early 2004 for around $20/chip in volume production, the company said.

 
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