NEC Electronics has introduced its super-resolution ASSP (application-specific standard product), the µPD9280GM, that can reduce blurring that occurs when low-resolution images and video are expanded and displayed in 1920 x 1080pixel HD (high-definition) monitors. Based on the company's single-frame super-resolution technology, the new ASSP achieves crisp images in HD TV broadcasts by boosting 720 x 480pixel SD (standard definition) image data. It is also capable of supporting one billion colours (30bit colour depths), which enhances colour vividness and accuracy of display.
With increased operating frequency of 150MHz, compared to the previous 108MHz, this improved operating frequency supports advanced processing of image data and boosts images with higher resolution even on full HD television broadcasts. The super-resolution technology is also available as an IP (intellectual property) core. The new ASSP extends its colour quality from 24bit colour supporting 8bits per component of red, green, and blue colour, to 30bit colour. The 30bit colour can display one billion possible colours with smooth colour gradation. The company's super-resolution technology enables high-resolution processing with just one frame of image data. Reducing the processing load eliminates the need for expensive, external high-capacity memory.
