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Software-Configurable Engine Enables Embedded Software Designers to Create Compute-Intensive Video Applications Quickly Without Compromising Performance MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Stretch Inc., a pioneer and leader in software-configurable processor devices, and Vanguard Software Solutions, Inc. (VSS), a software development company offering advanced video technology solutions, today announced they have teamed up to deliver a flexible and cost-effective development platform that supports rapidly changing requirements in media technology. Vanguard Software Solutions has matched its software-only H.264 codec to the revolutionary Stretch S5610 processor, creating a software-configurable engine optimized for video processing. "Our unique processor architecture is extremely well suited to addressing high performance and programmability requirements for video systems," said Gary Banta, Stretch CEO and co-founder. "The Stretch H.264 Video Development Platform enables embedded software designers to create compute-intensive video applications while no longer facing compromises in flexibility, performance, or time to market." The new development platform captures a video image from any source, performs H.264 encoding, and displays a compressed bit stream via Ethernet-all in real time. For the first time, a video system design can be based on a cost-effective platform that provides rapid development of embedded systems that can be easily adapted to support new standards and meet changing market needs. "With this video development platform, combined with Stretch's robust and easy-to-use development environment, Stretch and VSS are enabling a broader range of markets and products that are within reach for manufacturers of video products," said Markus Levy, president and independent analyst of BackDraft Technologies. "The ability to use an off-the-shelf processor and software platform to provide such a flexible and powerful solution is very appealing." The family of Stretch S5000 processors combines the speed and efficiency of a DSP with the programmability of an FPGA, and is configured easily with standard C/C++ programming tools. There is no use of assembly language, thereby greatly simplifying application development. Designed to perform extremely well in any compute-intensive application, the processors achieve high performance by spotting software hot spots-sequences of operations that get executed many times-and "crushing" them into a single instruction. "It took VSS only four months to port its H.264 algorithm to the S5610 from scratch," said Irena Terterov, president of VSS. "Embedded software designers will definitely appreciate how the new video development platform eases product creation, especially for applications with complex algorithms like those needed for H.264 codecs." About Vanguard Software Solutions VSS is a software developer specializing in state-of-the-art video compression and other advanced video technologies. The company offers embedded and PC-based products as well as consulting services and custom development. VSS is a start-up with offices in Los Altos, Calif., and St. Petersburg, Russia. For more information, visit www.vsofts.com. About Stretch Stretch Inc. is delivering a family of software-configurable processors, the first to embed programmable logic within the processor. Using familiar C/C++ programming tools, system developers automatically configure Stretch's off-the-shelf processors to achieve extraordinary performance, easy and rapid development, significant cost savings, and flexibility to address diverse markets and changing application needs. Founded in 2002, Stretch is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and has been funded through investments from top-tier venture capitalists Worldview Technology Partners, Oak Investment Partners and Menlo Ventures. For more information, visit www.stretchinc.com. NOTE: Stretch, the Stretch logo and Extending the Possibilities are trademarks of Stretch, Inc. All other brands mentioned are the properties of their respective owners. Source: Stretch Inc. Web site: http://www.stretchinc.com/
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