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The AMD LogiCORE™ Video Codec Unit IP for Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC and Versal™ AI Edge Gen 2 / Prime Gen 2 devices is capable of performing video compression and decompression simultaneously.
The AMD LogiCORE™ IP H.264/H.265 Video Codec Unit (VCU) for the Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC devices can simultaneously compress and decompress video at resolutions up to 4K at 60 Hz. For resolutions higher than 4K, a lower frame rate is supported. The H.264/H.265 functionality is embedded as a hard IP within the Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC device families.
The AMD LogiCORE IP H.264/H.265 Video Codec Unit 2 (VCU2) supports H.264/H.265 with additional features to enhance video quality and performance. The Video Codec Unit also includes a JPEG decoder. The encoder and decoder (H.264/H.265) are capable of processing 4Kp60 (both UHD and DCI formats). For higher resolutions a lower frame rate is supported. The H.264/H.265 functionality is embedded as a hard IP within the Versal™ AI Edge Gen 2 and Prime Gen 2 devices.
Zynq Ultrascale+ Based VCU Features:
Versal AI Edge Gen 2 and Prime Gen 2 Based VCU2 Features:
| LogiCORE™ | Version | AXI4 Support | Software Support | Supported Device Families |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.264/H.265 Video Codec Unit | v2.0 | AXI4-Lite AXI4-MM |
Vivado™ 2025.1 | Zynq™ UltraScale+™ EV AMD Versal™ AI Edge Series Gen 2 AMD Versal Prime Series Gen 2 |
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