2005 HDTV Report, Part 13: HD Signal Processors

[Rodolfo]

This part 13 deals with HDTV signal processors (line doublers, scalers, etc.). The arrival of 1080p displays unfortunately brought the news of no 1080p inputs at this time, but eventually it is hoped that the next generations of 1080p displays would accept 1080p (although a few claim they would via VGA inputs, unprotected content). TV sets with 1080p inputs would give the option of having a good 1080p processor to upgrade signals out of the TV internal circuitry (in other words distribute the tasks to the devices that can do a better job recognizing that a $3000 quality video processor circuitry could never be found on a regular consumer HDTV), and use the TV to just display the magic such quality processor could do with mainly SD. Such path allows for upgrading the quality of a system without changing a TV display that otherwise is a satisfying performer. Among the video processing manufacturers, Silicon Optix/Teranex is planning to make available the new Realta HQV chip as OEM to manufacturers that want to implement it on their video processing, and Algolith has already in the works a scaler/noise reduction unit that incorporates the chip, the unit was expected to come out in Jun/Jul 05, its name is "Dragon Fly". There are video processors that were covered on the 2004 report that are excluded here (such as DVDO, and some models from Faroudja, etc.), please consult both documents for a broader picture of what is available. Because the information on this part is dated 1Q05, put in perspective MSRP and availability information, and the exclusion of more recent models, such as the newest DVDO HD units, which I plan to include on the 2006 HDTV technology report. The readers that are owners of front projectors might have special interest on this section.

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