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DaVinciTwo New DSPs for Multi-Channel Video Security and Infrastructure - The new DaVinci™ TMS320DM647 and TMS320DM648 DSPs double system performance while reducing the total BOM cost by $40 for video security and surveillance systems.

Step Into the TI Video VirtuaLab
- Visit the new Digital Video Evaluation Module (DVEVM) VirtuaLab for a free, instant and easy hardware and software testing method to begin building your digital video design.

Updated Video and Imaging Solutions Guide Download this comprehensive resource guide for a cost effective jumpstart for any differentiated video or imaging product design.

New Smart Surveillance Camera Reference Design - The new eInfochips IPNetCam reference design based on DaVinci technology and ObjectVideo OnBoard analytics allows rule-based object detection, classification, tracking and real-time alerting.

Silicon

First Floating-Point DSCs Enable "Greener" Industrial Applications - The new TMS320F2833x devices (300 MFLOPS at 150 MHz) allow more efficient solar energy conversion for better power efficiency, precision and performance to industrial motor drives and automotive radar.

Microsoft Awards TI Innovation - Microsoft awarded TI with the North American Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award 2007 for Windows Embedded CE innovation with the DaVinci and OMAP™ platforms.

Embedded.com: Increase Telecom Voice Quality - Adaptive Digital leverages the TMS320C6424 DSP to enable an echo cancellation device to support 128 channels on a single chip.

New Fusion Digital Power™ Controller - The flexible, adaptable multi-rail UCD9240 point-of-load controller offers faster time to market without sacrificing features or performance with high power density, dynamic power supply, load-optimized phase management and configurable sequencing.

Software
TI Extends Codec Interoperability with New Standard - The new eXpressDSP™ Digital Media (xDM) standard is optimized for efficiency in transcoding between codecs, supporting video analytics and making compliant codecs easily interchangeable.

Digital Media Software Portfolio Expands The eXpressDSP Digital Media Software portfolio now includes MPEG-4 ASP encode/decode + DivX decode, WMV9 MP encode, MPEG-2 encode, MPEG-1 L2 encode/decode, H.264 MP encode and MP3 encode.

Third Party Spotlight: "Y Factor" Technology Powers Video Streaming
- TI DSP Third Party Network member, SSAI, introduces advanced processing technology for its digital video components. Code named "Y Factor," this technology takes digital video processing to new heights and new applications.
Support
Reaping the Benefits of SoC Processors for Video Applications White Paper - This TI white paper reveals how a new type of high performance, programmable SoC processing engine enables flexible, rapid consumer video product development.

DM644x Multi-Day Workshop - The TMS320DM644x DaVinci technology workshop offers a step-by-step guide to developing a complete video system. Pick from 14 locations worldwide.

Subscribe to Digital Media eNewsletter Receive news about hardware, software and tools solutions customized for video, imaging and audio in this monthly eNewsletter.

TI DSP Third Party Network Catalog - View the new and improved TI DSP Third Party Network catalog and find a third party provider by product type, company name, location and more.

TI Tech Tips



Where can I get free evaluation codecs for DaVinci technology?
Interested parties can request free 60-day trial evaluations of our available codec(s). Learn more details about the process and TI Authorized Service Provider network.

Application Notes
and Errata



Application Notes:
De-Interlacing and YUV 4:2:2 to 4:2:0 Conversion on DM6446 Using the Resizer

Measuring Video Quality With the TMS320DM6446 DVSDK



DSP Errata:

TMS320DM647/DM648 Digital Media Processors Errata

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