VCU300X Project
High-Bandwidth Multi-Channel SDI Processing System
Complete solo engineering of a professional-grade video processing system handling multiple complex signal inputs: configurable SDI channels (4× 12G OR 8× 3G), integrated TV audio streams, custom high-bandwidth PCIe DMA engine, and comprehensive Linux V4L2 driver — delivered in just 12 weeks.
High-Bandwidth Signal Processing
Engineered a high-bandwidth system capable of processing multiple complex signal inputs simultaneously: professional SDI video streams, embedded TV audio, and real-time data — all managed through a custom 64 Gbps PCIe interface.
Technical Specifications
- 64 Gbps PCIe 3.0 x8 bandwidth utilization
- Multiple signal types: 4× 12G SDI OR 8× 3G SDI
- 10-channel DMA with integrated TV audio processing
The Engineering Challenge
Design and implement a production-grade video processing system capable of handling professional broadcast workflows with configurable SDI processing and real-time performance requirements.
Aggressive Timeline
12-week delivery for a system that typically requires 6-12 months with a full team
Solution: Solo engineering efficiency, parallel HW/SW development, continuous integration
High-Bandwidth Multi-Signal Processing
Complex signal management: simultaneous SDI video streams (4× 12G OR 8× 3G), embedded TV audio, control data, all with real-time constraints and 64 Gbps PCIe throughput
Solution: Custom FPGA pipeline architecture, optimized memory subsystem, intelligent DMA scheduling
Complete System Integration
End-to-end engineering: FPGA design, PCIe DMA engine, Linux V4L2 driver, production-grade firmware updates
Solution: Solo engineering approach with deep hardware/software integration expertise
Solo Engineering Excellence
This project showcases the efficiency and expertise of solo engineering — delivering a complex system that would typically require a full team of 4-6 engineers over 6-12 months.
FPGA Design
Complete RTL development, verification, and optimization
Driver Development
Custom Linux V4L2 kernel driver with PCIe DMA
System Integration
End-to-end testing, optimization, and deployment
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