GE daq8580 Data Sheet
GE
Intelligent Platforms
Features
• Real-time multi-channel encoding and
• Real-time multi-channel encoding and
decoding for transmission of video over IP
data link
data link
• Rugged conduction cooled form factor
• ITU-T H.264 AVC Codec (MPEG-4 Part 10) Main
• ITU-T H.264 AVC Codec (MPEG-4 Part 10) Main
profile with configurable parameters
• 1 to 2 channels of encoded HD video up to
1600x1200@30fps
• 1 to 4 channels of encoded Standard definition
video supporting NTSC/PAL
• MPEG2-TS multiplexing with audio and meta-
data encapsulation
• Data rates from 128Kbps to 20Mbps
• Low Latency <70ms
• Input sources supported:
HD/SD SDI (SMPTE259M/292M), HDMI, DVI,
• Low Latency <70ms
• Input sources supported:
HD/SD SDI (SMPTE259M/292M), HDMI, DVI,
RS170(NTSC/PAL), HDTV(720p60/1080p30),
CVBS, S-Video, Component, RGB, STANAG,
Cameralink
CVBS, S-Video, Component, RGB, STANAG,
Cameralink
• Metadata insertion via Ethernet, or SDI
MISB 605.2
• KLV metadata insertion
• Stereo audio inputs and outputs with synchro-
• Stereo audio inputs and outputs with synchro-
nization to video
• Output video formats supported:
HD/SD SDI (SMPTE 259M/292M), SDTV and HDTV
HD/SD SDI (SMPTE 259M/292M), SDTV and HDTV
CVBS/S-Video/Component, RGB, DVI, HDMI
• Configuration and control through Ethernet
Webserver or programmable API
• Support for direct record/playback from NAS
data storage
daq8580
Rugged Multichannel FMV Compression Appliance for SWaP Constrained
Processing, Server, and Storage Applications
Processing, Server, and Storage Applications
• Video compression SDK/API for fast integration
into enterprise applications
• Fully rugged and deployable enclosure
The daq8580 provides a rugged standalone
solution designed to address the challenges of
processing, transporting and storing full motion
video through video encoding. The rugged appli-
ance can interface with a wide variety of analog
and digital I/O and can process standard video
formats up to 1080p30 as well as computer
resolutions up to 1600x1200. A versatile FPGA
device combined with dual DSP signal processors
provides unparalled compute power for video
compression/decompression, video switching
and video processing capabilities. The FPGA
enables video switching, format conversions,
scaling, blending and many other processing
functions while the Dual DSP processors enable
multichannel video compression and decom-
pression for over 100x reduction in bandwidth
without sacrificing video quality. An Ethernet
interface is used to stream the encoded UDP
bitstream and is also used for issuing control and
status commands. Running embedded Linux on
dual Arm processors, the device can be configured
for various applications and is contained in a small
rugged form factor targeted at SWaP (size, weight
and power) constrained deployments such as UAVs.
In a typical application, uncompressed video is
streamed to the daq8580 from standard and/or
high definition sensors. The configurable hardware
interfaces with the various video sources
and performs video processing and switching
operations to route video to the outputs and DSP
streamed to the daq8580 from standard and/or
high definition sensors. The configurable hardware
interfaces with the various video sources
and performs video processing and switching
operations to route video to the outputs and DSP
engines. The dual DSPs can encode two streams
of high definition or up to four standard definition
video streams using a MISB compliant H.264 AVC
Main profile codec. The compressed video stream
is encapsulated into a MPEG-2 Transport stream
and can be combined with synchronized audio
or external metadata. The generated bitstream
is then transmitted over UDP packets for storage
or ethernet data link. Each DSP processor is
independantly capable of encode or decode
configurations. In a decode mode, the compressed
bitstream is received by the daq8580, uncom-
pressed and routed to an output. The daq8580
platform can be adapted to fit various system
requirements due to the configurability of the
FPGA and DSP processing subsystem.
of high definition or up to four standard definition
video streams using a MISB compliant H.264 AVC
Main profile codec. The compressed video stream
is encapsulated into a MPEG-2 Transport stream
and can be combined with synchronized audio
or external metadata. The generated bitstream
is then transmitted over UDP packets for storage
or ethernet data link. Each DSP processor is
independantly capable of encode or decode
configurations. In a decode mode, the compressed
bitstream is received by the daq8580, uncom-
pressed and routed to an output. The daq8580
platform can be adapted to fit various system
requirements due to the configurability of the
FPGA and DSP processing subsystem.
The daq8580 provides several options for config-
uration and control. Out-of-the-box an embedded
web server enables board configuration via
standard web browser. This control GUI interface
demonstrates the configurable options available
on the board and allows for evaluation of the
various operating modes. When integrating
into a rugged system, an advanced API is provided
that is used to send command and status infor-
mation to and from the board over an Ethernet
socket connection. The socket based API is
compatible across a variety of operating systems.
uration and control. Out-of-the-box an embedded
web server enables board configuration via
standard web browser. This control GUI interface
demonstrates the configurable options available
on the board and allows for evaluation of the
various operating modes. When integrating
into a rugged system, an advanced API is provided
that is used to send command and status infor-
mation to and from the board over an Ethernet
socket connection. The socket based API is
compatible across a variety of operating systems.
Designed to support a wide range of challenging
environments, the daq8580 can endure the
stresses of high altitudes, wide temperature
ranges, vibration, shock, humidity and salt fog.
The 28V power supply is designed to meet MIL-
STD-704E and MIL-STD-1275B making it suitable
for aircraft as well as ground vehicle operations.
environments, the daq8580 can endure the
stresses of high altitudes, wide temperature
ranges, vibration, shock, humidity and salt fog.
The 28V power supply is designed to meet MIL-
STD-704E and MIL-STD-1275B making it suitable
for aircraft as well as ground vehicle operations.