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Packages & Pricing | HW Architecture | System Architecture | System Components
Software Architecture | Browser Utility | External Interface | Contact | 
Nuvation’s Intelligent Video Server (IVS) is a reference design for a 1-channel audio/video encode/decode streamer which can adapt a standard CCTV analog camera into an Internet Protocol (IP) streamer. The reference design features TI’s DaVinci™ DM6446 DSP, TI Digital Media software codecs, Embedded Linux, optional video analytics, and a compact mechanical enclosure.
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1-channel audio/video encode/decode streamer over TCP/IP |
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30 frames per second, D1 resolution |
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TI DaVinci™ DM6446 Dual-Core DSP with ARM926 |
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Supports TI and 3rd Party codecs including H.264 BP/MP, MPEG-4/H.263, MPEG-2, and MJPEG |
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Video analytics-capable |
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Supports unicast and multicast |
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Supports audio mic interface and G.711 audio encode/decode |
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10/100 Ethernet TCP/IP compressed video stream |
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Power-over-Ethernet 802.3af-compliant PD controller with integrated DC/DC converter |
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Real-Time Embedded Linux |
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Decodes to any networked PC running a decoder such as QuickTime or VLC Player |
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Browser-based utility allows configuration of settings and parameters |
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RTP/RTSP over UDP/TCP transport |
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Compact form factor |
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12V DC, 4.5W max |
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RoHS compliant |
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Available as evaluation unit or production license with fully
licensable design |
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Accelerate your time-to-revenue
Packages & Pricing
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Pricing |
1. Evaluation Unit Package: Intended for OEMs interested in evaluating the reference design for production license. Users can plug-and-play the IVS right out of the box, and experiment with different codec settings. Advanced users may experiment with reprogramming the DM6446 with their own custom software builds. This package includes:
- IVS pre-programmed with TI’s H.264BP encoder and MJPEG codec
- Camera lens
- Ethernet cable and DC power adapter
- Nuvation-optimized Linux Board Support Package
- IVS Browser Utility
- Quick Start Guide (QSG)
- Technical Reference Manual (TRM)
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IVS-DM6446-std
Nuvation IVS Standard
$995 USD*

IVS-DM6446-PoE
Nuvation IVS with PoE
$1,174 USD*
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2. Production License Package: Intended for full manufacturing and IP control including rights to make derivative products. Licensees receive entire design source code package, including:
- Design schematics
- Bills of materials
- Layout databases
- Linux source code
- Hardware and software specification documents
- Enclosure CAD mechanicals
- Manufacturing instructions
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Additional Services
- Customization Services
- Video encoder options
- Video analytics
- Microprocessor and/or DSP options
- Audio support
- Other outputs
- Drivers and APIs
- Production Manufacturing Services
- We can support transition to volume manufacturing with one of our certified EMS providers or an EMS firm of your choice
- Regulatory certification, RoHS Compliance, Test Fixturing, AVL crossing, Pilot and Production verification
Hardware Architecture
System Architecture
An external video/audio source (eg. camera) can be connected to the IVS through to stream the video on a network. The source is connected through the IVS front panel. Video and audio connect directly to the AVIO board inside the IVS.
The AVIO board receives composite video through a BNC connector. Able to decode both NTSC and PAL video formats, a TVP5146 video decoder converts the video to 10-bit BT.656 and sends it to a TI DaVinci™ processor on the Encoder board. The video output connector passes NTSC / PAL analog video received from the DaVinci™ processor. Stereo audio input, output, and mic connections run through an audio codec, and on to a bi-directional I²S bus to the DaVinci™ processor. Both the video and audio codecs are controlled through an I²C interface.
Within the DaVinci™, the incoming BT.656 video stream is processed by the Video Processing Front End (VPFE) and sent to the C64+ DSP for encoding. The DSP encodes it with the chosen video codec and passes the data back to the ARM. The ARM then packetizes the data using the RTP/RTSP over UDP/TCP protocol and sends the stream to the Ethernet PHY chip for transmission over the network.
A web server running on the ARM within the DaVinci™ allows users on the network to configure IVS settings through a browser utility.
System Components
- AVIO Board
- Video in and video out BNC connectors
- Audio line in, line out, and mic connectors
- Pan/Tilt/Zoom control, RS-232 connector
- Video decoder TVP5146
- Audio codec TLV320AIC33
- TI DaVinci™ DM6446 Encoder Board
- TI DaVinci™ DM6446 with C64x+ DSP and ARM926E
- 2 banks of DDR2, 128MB
- 64MB NAND Flash
- UART Port
- JTAG Port
- 10/100 Ethernet MAC routed to Ethernet PHY board
- USB 2.0 routed to OTG connector on IO board
- No blind or buried vias
- RJ-45 Ethernet
- USB 2.0 OTG (SW configured as USB master)
- Includes connector for optional PoE board
(ordered separately)
- I/O Board
- NTSC/PAL video pass-through, BNC connector
- Power in, 12V
- Auto-Iris
- Joystick
- Dip switches
Software Architecture

Software & Drivers
- Runs Montavista Linux 2.6 with TI DaVinci™driver support
- Encoder firmware application that encodes/decodes audio-video streams in real-time
- Decoder comes with audio-video synchronizing mechanisms for proper playback
- thttpd lightweight web server runs a browser utility for easy camera configuration
- Driver support for USB, video, audio and UART RS-232 communication
TI DaVinci™ DM6446 Software Options
- Pre-programmed TI eXpressDSP Digital Media software:
- H.264 BP encode/decode
- MJPEG encode
- G.711 encode/decode
- TI DaVinci™ DM6446 also supports H.264 MP, MPEG-4/H.263, and MPEG-2 video encoders and a full range of audio encoders from TI and 3rd Parties
- Full Embedded Linux 2.6 running on an ARM926 coprocessor within the DaVinci™
- Video content analytics capable, custom or licensable
DSP Software
- The DSP runs the complex algorithms required to encode the raw video into the various video codec formats
- The ARM is responsible for managing the digital video interface and the web server
Browser Utility

Included browser-based utility enables users to change settings, test parameters, update camera software, and change IP and MAC addresses. Served from the ARM coprocessor within the DaVinci™, the following groups of parameters can be configured:
- Encoder Settings
- Decoder Settings
- Network Settings
- Firmware Upgrade
- Restore & Reboot
External Interface
Front Panel
- V-in: Video input (BNC)
- V-out: Video output (BNC)
- L-in: Stereo audio line input (1/8” jack)
- L-out: Stereo audio line output (1/8” jack)
- Mic: Microphone input (1/8” jack)
- PTZ: Pan/Tilt/Zoom (RS-232)
Back Panel
- Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Analog Video - NTSC / PAL (BNC)
- USB 2.0
- Auto-Iris
- Joystick
- Two dip switches (can be software-enabled)
Dimensions
- L: 4.25" (108mm), H: 1.7" (43mm), W: 1.8" (47mm)
Contact
For more information or to order please fill out the IP inquiry form or contact us by email at ip@nuvation.com. Please download the product brief. |