First Single-Chip, Dual-Encode for HDD/DVD Recorders Enabled by LSI Logic DoMiNo(R) 8653 Processor
- DMN-8653 HDD/DVD recorder system processor enables fully-featured time-shifting of one live TV program while simultaneously recording a second TV program in the background (http://www.lsilogic.com/products/recorder_dvd_dvr_dtr/dmn_8653.html)
- DMN-8653 integration level and flexible memory architecture enables both feature-rich and entry-level products depending on memory configuration - Solutions like DMN-8653 expected to be growth driver for DVD recorder products
"Processors that enable the recording of two programs at the same time will raise the profile of both combination and standalone DVD recorders. As these advanced recording capabilities increase in popularity with consumers worldwide, the total DVD recorder processor market is expected to reach $875 million by 2008," said IdaRose Sylvester, senior analyst, IDC. "By integrating dual encode and other advanced features, DVD recorder processors such as this one can reduce the overall system-level bill-of-materials (BOM) while enabling both high-end and entry-level combination DVD recorder products."
With its high level of integration, the DMN-8653 eliminates the need for a second MPEG A/V encoder and leverages a flexible Unified Memory Architecture (UMA), reducing system BOM costs. The flexible UMA enables either high-performance HDD/DVD recorder products by using a two-chip x32 DRAM configuration or entry-level HDD/DVD recorder products by using a single-chip x16 DRAM configuration. Further system level optimization can be realized by pairing up with the LSI Logic L3200 optical read/write servo/DSP with integrated AFE. The DMN-8653 supports video encoding in MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 formats, as well as DivX(R) certified encoding, which allows up to 12 hours of record time on a single DVD disc or hundreds of hours onto the HDD. The DMN-8653 also supports best-of breed DVD playback functions, including DivX certified playback, SACD, DVD-Audio, SD-to-HD up-scaled video playback output to HDMI, and HD-JPEG output for still images.
"LSI Logic continues to meet the feature demands of our customers by offering the DMN-8653 to address the fast-moving trends in the DVD recording market," said James Fox, director of DVD product marketing, LSI Logic's Consumer Products Division. "By leveraging our expertise in the DVD recorder market over the last five years, LSI Logic is able to deliver premium features into this market, while at the same time offering system-level cost reduction."
The DMN-8653 processor has increased performance over the DMN-8652, enabling high-speed dubbing and dual-stream encoding capabilities. With its unique single-chip dual-stream encoding feature, the DMN-8653 processor allows true timeshifting (program pause, rewind and/or fast-forward back to live television) while recording another channel in the background. By enabling this feature in a single-chip processor, the DMN-8653 reduces the system level costs by a minimum of $10 vs. other solutions that rely on multiple chips to accomplish the same feature.
The DMN-8653 system processor also includes LSI Logic's industry-leading DVD recorder features, including video pre- and post-processing technologies that enable the highest-quality video for DVD recording, playback and archiving; Direct Digital Dub(TM) technology that simplifies the transfer of personal digital content from a camcorder to DVD over FireWire; YesDVD(TM) intelligent software solution making the automatic editing and conversion of home video easy; and a fully integrated USB host for USB digital cameras and USB Flash Card adapters. The DMN-8653 maintains software compatibility with previous generations of LSI Logic DoMiNo processors enabling manufacturers to achieve fast time to market.
Pricing and Availability
The DMN-8653 DVD recorder system processor is available to qualified customers starting at $25 in volume quantities.
LSI Logic's Consumer Products Division provides innovative digital media processing and silicon solutions to industry-leading, worldwide consumer electronics manufacturers. With a complete line of cutting-edge products for DVD, DVR, EVD, video game, digital TV, HDTV, set-top box, and professional video production/broadcasting devices, LSI Logic delivers entertainment into and throughout the Digital Home.
About LSI Logic Corporation
LSI Logic Corporation focuses on the design and production of high- performance semiconductors for Consumer, Communications and Storage applications that access, interconnect and store data, voice and video. LSI Logic engineers incorporate reusable, industry-standard intellectual property building blocks that serve as the heart of leading-edge systems. LSI Logic serves its global OEM, channel and distribution customers with standard-cell ASICs, Platform ASICs, standard products, host bus adapters, RAID controllers and software. In addition, the company supplies storage network solutions for the enterprise. LSI Logic is headquartered at 1621 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035. http://www.lsilogic.com .
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