The ICS-8580 is a rugged XMC module designed to process and route video as well as perform multichannel H.264 compression/decompression. Flexible video connectivity allows interfacing to a variety of video inputs and outputs. These video connections support standard definition, high definition, and computer resolutions up to 1600X1200. The combination of a versatile FPGA
device coupled with powerful dual DSP signal processors provides unparalleled compute power for video applications. The FPGA enables video switching, format conversions, scaling, blending and a variety of other processing functions while the Dual DSP processors enable multichannel video compression and decompression for over 100x reduction in bandwidth without sacrificing video quality. An Ethernet interface is used to access the encoded UDP bitstream and can also be used for issuing control and status
commands. A higher bandwidth PCIe interface also enables transmission of multiple uncompressed video streams for processing or storage in addition to control and command functionality.