HVC-8701 4Kp60 HEVC Broadcast Video Encoder Card Features Preliminary 1-ch 4K (2160p) or 4-ch FHD (1080p) @ 60 fps real-time encoding in Main 8, Main 10 or Main 10 4:2:2 modes Less than 35W (HVC-8701) power consumption 4K video capture over built-in HDMI 2.0, Display Port 1.2 or 4-ch SDI-3G video inputs (HVC-8701) Simple-to-use API and example code for FFmpeg and GStreamer multimedia frameworks Introduction HVC-8701 enables real-time 4K UltraHD (2160p60) HEVC encoding at up to 20x less power consumption than a software-only solution. The HEVC/H.265 codec is gaining momentum because it reduces bit rates by approximately 50% when compared to an equivalent quality video stream encoded using H.264, enabling more channels or higher resolution video delivery over the same infrastructure. It is particularly relevant for 4K UltraHD transmission which requires a much higher stream capacity. These improvements are achieved at the penalty of much higher computation complexity, with up to four general purpose server class processors required to perform a 4K 60fps software-based broadcast quality HEVC encoding in real time. HVC-8701 is tailored for professional media processing and are capable of performing professional grade 4Kp60 Main10 profile HEVC encoding at less than 35W power consumption. The HVC-8701 adapter additionally features 4K video capture over built-in HDMI 2.0, Display Port or 4-ch SDI-3G video inputs for acquisition-based encoding in contribution workflows. This card feature a simple-to-use API and example code for FFmpeg and GStreamer multimedia frameworks to streamline product development and their integration into existing applications. Specification Channels Video Formats Video Input Video Compression Audio Feature Frame Rate Chroma Sampling Format Interfaces Compression HEVC Profile HEVC Tier HEVC Level Bitrate 4K format Bit Depth Bit Rate Control Elementary Stream Channels Format Operation Mode Sampling Frequency Sampling Bit Depth Connectors Frame rate and resolution control Encoding control and manipulation Full-feature API available Dual encoding (4 file from a unique video source) GOP definition Ancillary data and VBI Operating System Development Kits Power Consumption Physical Characteristic Dimensions 1 (up to 4Kp60, 8bit/10bit, YUV) / 4 (up to 1080p60, 8bit/10bit, YUV) 4K, HD, SD PCI Express Interface 4K / 4096x2160: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 4K / 3840x2160: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 1920x1080: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 720x480: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p BNC (3G-SDI) Interface 4K / 3840x2160: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 1920x1080: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 720x480: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p HDMI 2.0 / Display Port 1.2 Interface* 4K / 3840x2160: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 1080p: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 480p: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 PCI express Gen2 x8 / HDMI 2.0 / SDI-3G / Display Port 1.2 H.265 Main / Main 10 Main / High 1.0 / 2.0 / 2.1 /3.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 / 4.1 / 5.0 / 5.1 3Mbps ~ 128 Mbps 8 / 10 CBR / VBR Yes 4 PCM Stereo 48Khz 16-bit HDMI 2.0 / SDI-3G / Display Port 1.2 Yes Yes Yes Yes I, IP, IPB, IBBB Yes Windows 8 & 8.1(32-bit, 64-bit), Windows 7(32-bit, 64-bit) Windows Server 2012 & 2012 R2 (64-bit), Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Linux Kernel 3.13.0 (32-bit, 64-bit) FFmpeg, Microsoft DirectShow < 35W PCI Express Half Length Full Height 167.65 x 111.15 mm *Output: Auto scale to 4K/3840x2160p60 All product specifications are subject to change without notice Last updated : 22-May-2015