The Laguna HD video processor is Quartics’ single-chip, fully-programmable HD video processing unit (VPU) specially designed as a high-performance, power-efficient solution for desktop, notebook and netbook PCs.


Quartics’ advanced HD VPU brings the advantages of accelerated video processing to PCs, providing high-performance HD video playback, multiple codec support, real-time SD to HD conversion and state-of-the-art image enhancement, all in a power-efficient, cost-effective solution. The Laguna VPU was specially designed to enable PC manufacturers to provide consumers with the best possible viewing experience on high-quality, cost-sensitive PCs and netbooks.


Quartics’ breakthrough Qvu™ architecture allows the Laguna VPU to offload video processing requirements from the CPU, thus substantially extending battery life in mobile devices. This high-performance, low-latency video processor brings extended battery life and seamless HD playback on streaming Internet, downloaded and file-based video content.


With the advantage of Qvu™’s flexible, programmable architecture, the Laguna VPU is capable of extended functionality supporting the installation of next-generation video applications and customized software. The Laguna VPU adapts to evolving coding standards by allowing virtual software upgrades for new codecs, significantly extending the chip’s useful life.