Horizon Semiconductors and Scopus Video Networks (News - Alert) Limited today announced the integration of Horizon's Hz4210 SoC in Scopus' Integrated Receiver Processor (IRP-3910), a versatile multi-channel professional decoder/processor/down-converter unit.

 

As a provider of highly integrated silicon solutions, Horizon Semiconductors products enable secure video and audio compression and transmission for the consumer electronics and broadcast markets.

 

Scopus Video Networks Limited provides digital video networking solutions.

 

"Introduction of the Scopus IRP-3910 reaffirms our record of providing best-in-class decoding and processing solutions," said Ovadia Cohen, vice president of business development at Scopus.

 

“Integrating Horizon decoding and processing technology in the advanced IRP down conversion platform allows us to provide the outstanding video quality, performance and expansion capabilities that cable operators expect as they transition to all digital networks,” added Cohen.

Scopus' IRP-3910 is specifically designed to enable cable operators' transition from analog to ATSC digital television broadcasting. Packaged in a compact 1-RU chassis, the IRP-3910 provides up to four channels of HD decoding along with dynamic aspect ratio conversion. In addition, it incorporates a powerful multiplexing core that provides grooming and PSIP aggregation of multiple HD and SD programs for digital content distribution.

"We are excited to be working with Scopus on development and deployment of the most advanced digital video decoder and processor to be released into the market," said Amir Morad, president and CEO of Horizon Semiconductors.

 

"Hz4210's unparalleled performance and video quality makes it an ideal solution to power Scopus' next generation ATSC products,” added Morad.

Horizon's professional Hz4210 High Definition single channel MPEG-2/AVC/VC1 Audio/Video decoder SoC de-multiplexes incoming off-air ATSC transport streams, extracts VBI data, timestamps, aspect ratio and other related stream parameters; filters and decodes certain user programmable channels; down-mixes 5.1 Dolby AC-3 audio into stereo audio; and performs professional HD down conversion scaling and automatic aspect ratio correction, as well as post-processing the output signal for enhanced video quality.

Horizon Semiconductors a provider of highly integrated silicon solutions that enable secured video and audio compression and transmission for the consumer electronics, home entertainment and broadcast markets. Using proprietary technologies and advanced design methodologies, Horizon designs, develops and supplies complete system-on-a-chip solutions and related hardware and software applications. 

Scopus Video Networks develops, markets, and supports digital video networking solutions that enable network operators to offer advanced video services to their subscribers. Scopus solutions support digital television, HDTV, live event coverage, and content distribution. Scopus' comprehensive digital video networking solutions offer intelligent video gateways, encoders, decoders, and network management platforms.