Stretch Announces S6106 Software Configurable Processor and S6106 IP Camera Reference Design Kit
New low-power device and ultra-compact reference design deliver break-through performance and price point to the surveillance market
SUNNYVALE, Calif., August 5, 2008 — Stretch Inc., the pioneer and leader in software configurable processors, today announced the newest member of its highly acclaimed S6000 family of software configurable processors. The Stretch S6106 software configurable processor features low operating power and an ultra compact 17mm X 17mm plastic ball grid array package that allows it to be used in space and power constrained applications. Featured in Stretch’s new S6106 IP Camera Reference Design Kit, the S6106 is capable of multi-stream H.264 encoding and embedded video analytics. Describing the new device, Bob Beachler, Stretch vice president of marketing said, "Many of our customers have asked us for a processor that can be used in small footprint applications, including Web cameras and small box and dome IP cameras for the surveillance market. The S6106 delivers the performance of our software configurable architecture to these demanding applications."
At the heart of the S6106 is the same S6 SCP Engine used in all S6000 family devices. The inclusion of Stretch’s second generation Instruction Set Extension Fabric (ISEF) and highly optimized Programmable Accelerator gives the device unparalleled processing capability while retaining a small footprint and low power consumption. With two S6000 family high speed data ports, as well as a gigabit Ethernet port and an array of low speed interfaces, the S6106 is ideal for high performance video processing and embedded applications. It is capable of encoding 2 H.264 streams at 30fps, or simultaneously performing video analytics and a single stream of standard definition H.264 encoding.
The S6106 IP Camera Reference Design Kit (RDK) comes in a very small form factor 32mm x 177mm box format. It employs Pixim’s latest generation image sensor module for wide dynamic range and small size. Like all Stretch video surveillance solutions, the S6106 IP Camera uses the Stretch Intelligent Encoder delivering video analytics, Constant Quality encoding, and dynamic control of the encoded bit stream to minimize network bandwidth. The S6106 IP Camera RDK capitalizes on the flexibility afforded by Stretch’s software defined architecture and will remain compatible with future CODEC plug-ins such as H.264SVC, the scalable video extension to the H.264 standard. Commenting on the flexibility of S6000 family products, Mark Oliver, director of product marketing said, "The S6106 IP Camera Reference Design Kit is a powerful demonstration of the scalability of Stretch technology. Using the same architecture and development environment, Stretch solutions now span applications from video streamers and standard definition IP Cameras to high definition intelligent cameras and 16 channel intelligent DVR solutions."
In addition to being a full-featured production-ready IP camera design, the S6106 IP Camera Reference Design Kit forms a modular and highly flexible development platform for S6106 based designs. It is compatible with the same development environment and debug tools used throughout the Stretch product line and is available in both evaluation and fully licensed versions.
Availability and Pricing
The S6106 IP Camera Reference Design Kit is available immediately and Stretch will be demonstrating it at ASIS in Atlanta, GA September 15-18, 2008 in booth #3019. Pricing starts at $1,495 for the evaluation kit (ordering code: HW-EVK-S6106CAM1) and is also available as a complete reference design kit including hardware design files and a distribution license for the Stretch Intelligent Encoder (ordering code: HW-RDK-S6106CAM1). The S6106 device is available immediately.
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. Stretch devices are used in video processing, machine vision, and wireless applications worldwide. For more information, visit www.stretchinc.com.