Real-time HD video encoding on DSP

This paper describes the optimization techniques of implementing the H.264/AVC HD video encoding on the TI TMS320DM648 DSP platform. Real-time encoding and streaming at 25 fps can be achieved for 720p HD video. The advances in capabilities of DM648 over the DM642 are studied and highlighted with performance comparisons. Utilization of these enhancements allows further improvement on the encoding optimization.