HDMI Video encoding - FPGA, Linux & C++

The NGS-D440 video encoder is a Xilinx Ultrascale SOC based h.264/265 encoder running Linux and multiple custom business logic C/C++ applications. It has 2 HDMI inputs, two analog audio inputs, one HDMI output and one analog audio output. This encoder is the main source of video streams in Barco CTRL setups. There is a business request for proof of concept for HDMI interlaced support on the NGS-D440, which could give the competitive edge to win projects and drive extra sales. 

Request: 

Implement HDMI interlaced support end to end: from analyzing datasheets, over FPGA development, Linux driver, C++ application, to Python automated testing. There is an existing study which resulted in a set of refined tasks to start with. 

Technologies: HDMI, electronics, VHDL, FPGA, Linux, C, C++, Python, Pytest, GIT 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Refine: Investigate solutions, refine, and plan tasks to make an implementation plan. 

• Implement: support interlaced HDMI sources based on the implementation plan. 

• Validate: Develop tests to ensure functionality and robustness, integrate those tests in the component validation test suite. 

• Document: Document the changes, including how to try the feature. 

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or master's program in Computer Science, Informatics, Electronics, or a related field. 

• Knowledge of C++: understanding of fundamental C++ concepts and syntax 

• Knowledge of Python: basic experience 

• Hardware affinity: able to interpret datasheets and board schematics 

• Hands on mentality: basic proficiency using oscilloscopes and other measurement tools for debugging hardware issues 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities 

• Bonus: basic knowledge or interest for FPGA development and VHDL programming 

• Bonus: basic embedded Linux development 

• Bonus: basic understanding of Linux kernel architecture and driver development 

• Bonus: knowledge of C 

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