Ericsson AVP 2000 Series - CE-A VCM; Video Compression Modules

Options, Licensing and Upgrades
EN/LZT 790 0023/1 R16A
7-5
Note: In a 4-slot dual AC PSU chassis, slots numbers 5 and 6 are not available.
The features of the available Video Compression Modules (VCMs) and other Option
Cards are described in the following paragraphs.
7.4 Video Compression Modules
7.4.1 CE-a VCM
7.4.1.1 Overview
The CE-a Video Compression Module (VCM) is a single card that can encode a
single video input. By default the basic card supports encoding SD MPEG-2 video
and MPEG-1 Layer II Audio. Video and audio encoding functionality is extended by
the purchase of feature licenses.
Figure 7.2 CE-a VCM
Table 7.3 CE-a Encoder Video Profiles and Bit Rate Ranges
Video Encode Profiles Bit Rate Range (Mbps) Licenses Required
SD MPEG-2 Main Profile @ Main Level 4:2:0
8bit
0.5 - 15 None
HD MPEG-2 Main Profile High Level 4:2:0 8bit 2.0 - 50 CE/SWO/CE-a/HD
SD H.264 Main Profile Level 3.0 4:2:0 8bit
SD H.264
High Profile Level 3.0 4::0 8bit
SD H.264
High Profile Level 3.1 4:2:0 8bit
0.5 – 10
0.5 – 12.5
0.5 – 17.5
CE/SWO/CE-a/H264
HD H.264 Main Profile Level 4.0 4:2:0 8-bit
HD H.264 High Profile Level 4.0 4:2:0 8-bit
HD H.264 High Profile Level 4.1 4:2:0 8-bit
1.0 – 20
1.0 – 25
1.0 – 50
CE/SWO/CE-a/H264 and
CE/SWO/CE-a/HD
Notes: Up to 6 CE-a modules can be fitted in the unit, but limitations due to
operational temperature may apply.
If the appropriate licenses are available, up to 16 channel pairs of audio can
be encoded using the MPEG-1 Layer II algorithm, 6 audio channel pairs can
be encoded in Dolby Digital or 6 channel pairs in (HE-)AAC.
There is also an option to configure the unit to pass-thru pre-encoded Dolby Digital,
Dolby-E or Linear PCM audio.
Audio decode is not supported.