Ligos Technology Announces Optimized Real-Time MPEG-2 Software
Codec for Intel's Pentium III Processor
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 1998--
Enhanced Instruction Set Provides Optimization Needed For GoMotion to Deliver DVD-Quality MPEG-2
Real-time Encoding in Software
Ligos Technology, the leaders in real-time MPEG software encoding solutions and technology, announces
that it has worked to fully utilize the multimedia capabilities of Intel's Pentium(R) III processor and bring
digital video to the desktop.
Ligos has optimized its GoMotion(tm) software-only MPEG-2 codec for the processor's new instruction
set and capitalizes on the enhanced multimedia processing capabilities of the chip.
"Intel's Pentium III processor is giving GoMotion real-time MPEG-2 encoding capabilities at quality
comparable to systems using dedicated MPEG-2 silicon," said Peter Forman, president and CEO of
Ligos Technology. "We will continue to deliver high quality, cost-efficient versions of the codec that
capitalize on Intel's ever faster processors, while shrinking the data rate and increasing video quality.
GoMotion will make a significant impact on a number of market segments, including professional and
broadcast, networking, business desktop, DVD publishing, and consumer applications."
"Ligos has developed the first software-only codec for encoding high-quality MPEG-2 video in real-time,"
said Norvin Leong, industry analyst, Frost & Sullivan. "The GoMotion codec aims to deliver a higher
standard of video quality to the consumer market, comparable to hardware at a fraction of the cost.
Additionally, in light of the availability of faster and more powerful processors, the codec has the potential
to be an effective, viable solution for the corporate and post-production markets."
The GoMotion codec has demonstrated real-time, 29.97 frames-per-second, performance at Half-CCIR601
(352x480) pixel resolution on a 400 MHz Pentium II and SIF (352x240) resolution on the 266MHz
Pentium(R) II processor. GoMotion delivers MPEG Layer 2 audio and uses full IPB compression at data
rates ranging from 1.2 to 3.6 megabits per second. The combination of higher clock speeds and new
instructions that will be available on Intel's Pentium III processor offer even greater performance and quality
with higher CPU efficiency. GoMotion will achieve CCIR601 resolution (720x480) when the Pentium III is
introduced in the first quarter 1999.
About Ligos Technology
Headquartered in San Francisco, Ligos Technology is the leading worldwide provider of real-time
software-only MPEG encoding and decoding technology. Ligos is an award-winning developer of
multimedia software, dedicated to delivering the highest-quality MPEG solutions to enable the future of
digital video on the desktop. Ligos is a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Data Systems of Savannah,
Ga., developers of the first software multimedia codec for standard PCs. For more information on Ligos
Technology, MPEG products, or licensing, access the company Web site at ligos.com or call
toll-free (888) 464-8765.
Note to Editors: GoMotion is a trademark of Ligos Corporation. All other trademark contained herein are
the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: G/H Technologies
Sean Kauppinen, 415/808-9830
skauppinen@shandwick.com
or
Ligos Technology
Susan Stearman, 415/437-6137
marcom@ligos.com
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