Deltacast launches real-time low-latency video capture and streaming card with AMD devices

Deltacast enables real-time 4K/8K video processing and transmission through a wide range of video capture and streaming cards, software and accessories.

For live field video applications, Deltacast offers a full range of SDI, HDMI, DisplayPort and IP ST-2110 video cards. Now fully compatible with Unreal Engine 5, it allows media server users to seamlessly merge the real-time rendering capabilities of Unreal Engine with real-time video input captured by Deltacast cards. This capability holds great promise in LED curtain wall virtual production studio scenarios.

Gérald Olivier, head of product marketing at Deltacast, said: "We are the driving force behind video services. Video applications are everywhere today, and we deliver, capture and stream video for immersive experiences in sports broadcasts, live broadcasts and museums. In addition , we are also active in the medical field, assisting surgeons through augmented reality during surgical procedures.”

"All of our video cards feature some form of FPGA-based AMD technology, it's in the DNA of our business," said Olivier .

Deltacast provides solutions to interoperability issues and standards evolution through a unified SDK and new products.

Olivier noted: "We provide an abstraction layer for the video interface so that OEMs can focus on their applications and we take care of the video."

Another major challenge in the video capture market is latency. “For example, audiences don’t want a delay between what’s happening on stage and what’s happening on screen, and our product delivers sub-frame latency performance,” said Olivier.

Deltacast has been using AMD FPGAs since the brand was founded in 1986. Today, Deltacast uses a variety of AMD FPGAs and SOMs in its video I/O PCIe boards and camera control boards, including Kintex 7, Kintex UltraScale+ and Artix UltraScale+ FPGAs, and Kria system modules (SOMs) . Olivier noted: “We selected these AMD products because of their superior quality and characteristics such as excellent signal-to-noise ratio.”

Deltacast will initially focus on the broadcast sector, but Olivier said the company plans to expand its broadcast solutions into the medical market.

Olivier said: "AI can generate augmented reality effects based on video images. Some doctors may want to overlay 3D reconstructed models of organs during robotic surgery, or place graphics on endoscopic images to identify polyps and help diagnose cancer. Our video Cards are a big help, allowing users to add this real-time overlay information.”

Olivier said Deltacast products are widely used in encoders to broadcast signals overseas during international sporting events. In museums, these devices are embedded in media servers and help create an immersive experience for visitors. One customer is using Deltacast video cards powered by AMD devices to help implement 3D projection mapping of building facades.

He added that Deltacast differentiates itself in the market by offering excellent long-term support and a focus on high-density applications, including video cards that can capture 4x 4K or 16x HD signals on a single PCIe slot. In addition, Deltacast offers other solutions to help the broadcast industry migrate from SDI connections for video to IP (Ethernet) connections.

Leveraging AMD's fast processing capabilities, Deltacast provides solutions for a variety of demanding video applications.

Olivier believes that Deltacast is also a driving force for AI. He said: “If you want to deploy AI, you need very low latency. Today, our customers are developing their own AI algorithms to create augmented reality, and we are supporting them with lower latency. We capture video and extract it from The AI ​​receives the graphics information and then outputs the video to the display with lower latency.”

" AMD technology has helped Deltacast create compelling video capture and streaming application solutions with high port density that deliver high performance and low latency, allowing us to stand out, " said Olivier .

Oliver added: “Our products are able to adapt to the specific needs of our customers, who may be focused on niche businesses or face specific constraints, thanks to the consistent quality, reprogrammability and scalability of AMD components. AMD has contributed significantly to our success through their premium components, scalability, and commitment to excellence, allowing us to deliver solutions that are perfectly aligned with the technology needs of the market. Additionally, they deliver more than just robustness. Technical support and detailed user feedback accelerated the development of our project, thereby increasing our confidence in the reliability of the solution.”