Analog Devices Inc. (NYSE: ADI), reported that it will demonstrate its video wireless transmission technology at the DisplaySearch HDTV conference this week. The company indicated that the JPEG2000 based technology has overcome the limitations of wireless video technology such as effects of error on visual quality and quality images in noisy environments. The company sees potential markets in high definition (HD) gaming applications and low cost video distribution in the home. 

 

The company’s demonstration is based on Pulse-Link’s CWAVE UWB technology. According to John Santhoff, Chief Technology Officer at Pulse-LINK, "Pulse-LINK's CWave UWB technology combined with Analog Devices JPEG2000 codec solves many of the challenges associated with implementing QoS for streaming HDTV wirelessly. Together, these technologies produce a low-latency, highly responsive interactive video gaming experience wirelessly as well as the first lossless wireless alternative to DVI and HDMI."

 

Bill Bucklen, product line director, high-speed converters. at Analog Devices indicated that Analog Devices is experienced in advanced television applications, "Analog Devices is no stranger to developing high-performance components for advanced TV applications, including those in the ever-expanding HD market. We are pleased to team with Pulse-LINK to deliver a wireless HD solution that makes wireless distribution of professional quality video available to the consumer electronics market."

 

Analog Devices’ chip used for video distribution is called the ADV202 and comes in a 12mm x 12mm BGA package. The chip can be purchased now in production quantities. Analog Devices indicated that the chip is fundamental to future low-cost versions for consumer applications.