Quartics has leveraged its extensive expertise in algorithms and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design to create its patented Qvu™ architecture—a revolutionary, programmable, high-performance, low-latency video processor capable of encoding, decoding and transcoding standard definition and high definition video content. Qvu™’s innovative design enables high-performance video processing in a power-efficient platform that allows Quartics’ VPUs to provide very high quality HD video playback, unsurpassed image enhancement capabilities, advanced functionality and unmatched performance.


Quartics’ Qvu™ architecture is the only technology of its type to accelerate the decode, encode and transcode of video content while also improving the image to Super Resolution quality. The Qvu™ solution consists of proprietary hardware, software and customized algorithms that work in harmony to deliver an unsurpassed viewing experience for stored, downloaded and streaming video content with reduced power consumption for extended playback time. Quartics’ VPUs completely offload all video processing from the central processing unit (CPU), significantly extending the battery life in mobile devices.


Quartics’ patented Qvu™ architecture provides next-generation video technology that not only enhances video viewing quality but also provides advanced functionality, enabling upgrades of new codecs and installation of custom software applications such as 2d to 3D conversion, HD video chat, gesture recognition and advanced video search.

By allowing virtual hardware and software upgrades, Quartics’ flexible semiconductor architecture adapts to evolving coding standards, significantly extending the useful life of Qvu™-powered video processors.


As more and more products in the PC and consumer electronics markets become video-centric, consumers increasingly demand that their PCs, TVs and mobile devices incorporate new features and applications to ensure a continuously-improving video experience. Most PC and consumer electronic devices, however, are not equipped to handle the advanced video processing capabilities necessary to support new video features and applications.

Quartics, on the other hand, has developed a high-performance, low-latency video processing unit that is revolutionizing the consumer’s video experience by enabling manufacturers to deliver a range of applications and services previously not possible with any existing video solutions.