VeriSilicon has announced that its VC9800D Video Processing Unit (VPU) IP now supports AV2 decoding. The addition expands VeriSilicon’s video codec portfolio for next-generation video and streaming applications. The VC9800D enables configurable multi-format video processing for AI multimedia, mobile, and smart edge devices. VeriSilicon has released the VC9800D with AV2 to multiple global customers and is updating the IP based on the AV2 V1.0 specification.
AV2 is the next-generation video coding specification from the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia). It builds on AV1 and is designed to deliver superior compression efficiency for high-quality video at lower bitrates. The format targets streaming, broadcasting, and real-time video conferencing applications.
The VC9800D supports standalone AV2 decoding or multi-format codec combinations. In addition to AV2, it supports AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, VVC/H.266, AVS2, AVS3, VP9, and AV1. The IP delivers single-core 8K@30fps and dual-core 8K@60fps processing performance, suitable for high-performance streaming, smart display, and AI multimedia platforms.
Weijin Dai, Chief Strategy Officer, Executive Vice President and General Manager of IP Division at VeriSilicon, stated that customers are seeking efficient video processing solutions for OTT, mobile, automotive, and intelligent multimedia applications to support next-generation video standards. The company is working with global customers to deploy AV2 decoding and is engaged with AOMedia to drive industry adoption.
