[Open-graphics] Decoding HD mpeg with a DSP

[Dieter]

> >> The TMS320DM6446-594 is supposed to do HD-TV and has a TMS320C64xâ„¢ DSP 
> >> clocked at 594 MHz.
> > 
> >> So, perhaps the issue is that the CPU needs to be a DSP.
> > 
> > This looks promising.  Being programmable, new codecs would not require
> > new hardware.  (Unless you needed a faster DSP.)
> 
> Look at Sigma Designs EM8510 & EM8560.  Didn't find a price yet.

The EM8510 & EM8560 appear to be SD only.  The EM8620L series and
SMP8630 series are closer to what we'd need.  They claim H.264 as
well as mpeg2 and mpeg4.

http://www.sigmadesigns.com/public/Products/selection_guide/selection_guide.html