Fujitsu Microelectronics Ltd has developed the MB86H70, a digital HDTV SoC that integrates a video processing engine for better picture quality, and a full HD (1920 dots x 1080 lines) multi-decoder that decodes both MPEG-2 and H.264 video compression formats.
The chip is aimed at digital TVs receiving HD broadcasts that are ramping up in Europe. This application specific standard product (ASSP) features a proprietary video processing engine based on an algorithm by Fujitsu Labs Ltd. By also including a proprietary picture quality adjustment tool that enables easy optimization of parameters by using a mouse, the LSI enables TV set makers to improve their design efficiencies with regard to picture quality settings.
Furthermore, SoC integration of the video processing engine and multi-decoder allows the usage of common memory, thus enabling use of the chip by simply adding two 16-bit external memories, thereby reducing TV set makers' costs and development periods for both design and manufacturing.
Sample shipment of the MB86H70 will start from mid-October 2008.
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