AMD Helps Kiloview Deliver Fast, IP-Based Encoding/Decoding
By Jennifer P
Kiloview is a leading provider of professional IP-based video transmission solutions, offering a comprehensive range of products that encompass video encoding, decoding, conversion, IP-based video switching, streaming, recording, and management. Their diverse product portfolio supports various combinations of inputs and outputs, making them a versatile player in the AV-over-IP solutions market.
One of the key advancements in recent years has been the rapid development of Network Device Interface (NDI) AV-over-IP technology. NDI technology allows compatible video products to communicate, transmit, and receive broadcast-quality video over IP networks with low latency and frame-accurate precision. This technology has found applications in high-end video streaming, remote live broadcasting, production, telemedicine, and other sectors with demanding requirements for IP-based video transmission. However, despite the growing demand, there are still relatively few solutions on the market that can fully meet these needs.
Kiloview recognized the potential of NDI technology and embarked on a mission to provide comprehensive solutions for IP-based video transmission and production. By fully integrating NDI technology into their encoding and decoding solutions, Kiloview aimed to streamline the entire video transmission and production process. This approach offered the promise of reducing the cost of video transmission and production, making this advanced technology accessible not just to large enterprises but also to small- and mid-sized companies.
The challenge Kiloview faced was distinct from traditional video coding and transmission equipment typically located in dedicated computer rooms. NDI coding products are designed for multi-point video transmission, and as a result, they need to be installed in close proximity to cameras. This requires these devices to be compact and small in size. Moreover, as video resolutions continue to advance, from High Definition (HD) to 4K or even 8K, the performance requirements increase exponentially. Achieving high-definition video quality with low latency and minimal power consumption in a small form-factor product is the expectation of users.
Kiloview’s solution to this complex set of challenges is the N60, a powerful NDI converter built on the AMD Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC platform. This innovative device combines a high-performance FPGA, an Arm® processor, baseband video IP for SDI interface, and a high-speed interconnection bus to efficiently handle video capture, NDI coding, and streaming media transmission. By doing so, it not only addresses the performance, cost, and power efficiency challenges associated with embedded NDI codecs but also significantly reduces the device’s size.
One of the standout features of the Zynq device is its programmable logic (PL), which empowers the N60 with a high degree of hardware and software reconfigurability and parallel computing capabilities. Moreover, it boasts a higher internal running clock that uses fewer logical resources compared to alternative solutions.
In essence, Kiloview’s N60 represents a game-changing advancement in the realm of IP-based video transmission. By marrying the power of NDI technology with cutting-edge hardware and programmable logic, Kiloview’s N60 is set to become a pivotal solution for organizations seeking to deliver high-quality video content in an efficient and space-conscious manner. It fulfills the demand for high-definition video quality, low latency, and low power consumption while being compact and easily deployable near cameras, making it a valuable asset for a wide range of applications, from live broadcasting to telemedicine and beyond.
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