AuraVision Bridges Gap Between Graphics and Video In Multimedia PCs.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 1996--AuraVision Corp. today announced availability of the AnP82 Direct Overlay Video Enhancer (DOVE), an advanced, triple eight-bit multimedia digital-analog converter See D/A converter. (DAC See D/A converter and discretionary access control. DAC - Digital to Analog Converter ) that provides overlay functionality for graphics and video display. The AnP82 resolves compatibility issues between graphics and video cards, and eliminates the need for a feature connector. The AnP82's overlay architecture is also ideal for any PC system that demands high quality, high bandwidth video -- such as MPEG-2 playback -- while avoiding ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. or PCI bus bottlenecks. Manufacturers in multiple markets ranging from PC-TV and 3D graphics display systems, to PC-based DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. playback and set top boxes can now leverage the AnP82 multimedia DAC to speed time to market. The AnP82 integrates a true-color, triple 8-bit, 80MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. digital-to-analog converter with color temperature compensation. It provides full compatibility with all VGA modes up to 1280x1024 resolution at 72Hz for 135 MHz pixel clock. Advanced overlay capabilities enable the AnP82 to produce sophisticated video effects, including programmable mixing of video and graphics. Applications software, provided by AuraVision, can blend graphics and video data so that video appears to "emerge" from VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. graphics. For complete ease of use, true to plug and play guidelines, the AnP82 automatically aligns video and graphics windows. This is achieved without requiring end-user adjustment. "AuraVision is committed to providing video-based products that drive the foundation of visual computing now and in the future," said Steven Chan, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AuraVision. "The AnP82 is the latest example of how AuraVision provides customers with innovative technologies that enable them to speed the development and delivery of high quality, full-motion video systems for PCs." Other features of the AnP82 include a simple serial host interface, selectable three-tap FIR filter and programmable power management. Sample quantities of the new chip are available immediately and are priced below $10 in high volumes. Compatible with AuraVision and other video ICs (including the recently introduced AuraVision VxP524 video stream processor), the AnP82 is supported by the Purple Tuna reference design, a VxP524-based PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). design offering live video playback and capture. It is also featured on AuraVision's Fly Fisher board, designed for MPEG-2 playback and featuring the VxP524 and ODEUM odeum Comparatively small, often semicircular roofed theater of ancient Greece and Rome used for musical performances. One still in use was built by Herodes Atticus at the base of the Athenian Acropolis (AD 161). Microsystem's MPEG-2 decoder. AuraVision expects to ship the AnP82 in volume by December, 1996. AuraVision Corp. designs and markets high-density integrated circuits and software that enable the capture, management, processing and display of full-motion video in personal computers. The company provides complete reference designs to enable customers to bring reliable, quality products to market quickly and efficiently. Founded in 1992 and based in Fremont, AuraVision is the leader in its field. CONTACT: AuraVision Corp. Chris Day, 510/252-6845 cday@auravision.com or Technology Solutions Lisa Bullard, 408/280-6000 ext. 216 lbullard@ca.tsipr.com |
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