S3 Graphics 2300E

Incredibly Power-Efficient Performance for Embedded Multimedia Applications

The S3 Graphics 2300E graphics processor brings gaming performance and HD video playback to embedded applications requiring advanced multimedia capabilities in ruthlessly heat and power constrained environments.

Combining the PCI Express compatible DirectX™ 9.0c and OpenGL 1.5 shaders with an advanced Hi-Def programmable video engine, the S3 Graphics 2300E offers stunning image quality and true 3D casino gaming performance without the high power consumption or heat associated with most dedicated graphics and video components.

The small form factor S3 Graphics 2300E measures only 23mmx23mm and is ideal in compact embedded systems. Combining longevity, portability, performance and value, the S3 Graphics 2300E also manages to offer balance in terms of heat and power consumption with fanless implementations making it especially suitable for low-power multimedia-intensive power applications.

With an integrated HDTV Hi-Def encoder that supports all 18 DTV ATSC and DVB standards, the S3 Graphics 2300E produces a superb 1080p theater experience on the latest HD video playback formats. Display connectivity includes dual and single display support for both DVI and LVDS panels with various combinations of DuoView™ and DuoRotate™ modes.

S3 Graphics 2300E Product Highlights

Long Term Supply and Support
S3 Graphics guarantees longevity of supply and support for the 2300E. In addition, the memory support available with the 2300E allows longevity when procuring COTS (commercial off the shelf) memory devices.

Flexible Memory Architecture
The memory architecture allows support for modern GDDR2 memory up to speeds of 500MHz, with a total local frame buffer size of up to 256MB with a 64/32-bit memory bus interface. The memory bus is flexible enough to support the most common memory types for design longevity.

AcceleRAM™ Technology
The S3 Graphics 2300Ecan provide an optimal feature/price alternative solution to embedded integrated graphics chipsets by allowing dynamic sharing of system main memory as part of the local video memory. This feature is enabled via the high speed PCI Express bus, allowing a smaller capacity/bit – width local video memory to reduce overall system cost.

DirectX 9.0c Shader Model 2.0+
The S3 Graphics 2300E incorporates a programmable hardware architecture that supports Microsoft’s DirectX 9.0c Vertex and Pixel Shaders (Shader Model 2.0+). This API allows visual and graphical applications to leverage the shader units of the S3 Graphics 2300E to create stunning visual effects using texture blending and filtering along with complex lighting and material effects for a great user experience.

PCI Express
The S3 Graphics 2300E employs a native PCI Express high speed serial link implementation. It supports 16x, 8x, 4x, and 1x lane configurations.

Fanless Operation
Advanced technologies for fanless implementations make the S3 Graphics 2300E especially suited for low power environments.  Low Power configurations enable specific power management modes, including dynamic clock gating, clock scaling, and PCI Express power management schemes for additional power saving capabilities.

HDTV Hi-Def Experience                                      
The integrated HDTV Hi-Def encoder technology supports all 18 DTV ATSC and DVB standards, including 1080p. In HDTV Hi-Def mode, the S3 Graphics 2300Ebrings the theater experience into the home for home entertainment systems and set-top box (STB) media.

Advanced Display Technology
This advanced technology allows the capability of supporting all the leading edge display technologies; such as CRTs, single/dual DVI monitors in single/dual link mode with or without HDCP, single/dual channel LVDS panels, TVs, and HDTVs. Displays are supported for various combinations in independent DuoViewTM modes and in DuoRotateTM modes.

Hi-Def Programmable Video Engine
The advanced HD programmable video engine is fully compatible with Microsoft DirectX-VA media acceleration. Its powerful programmable video enhancements can be applied to almost all video codecs, including Windows Media Video 9-HDTM (WMV9-HD) and MPEG-2 HD. Post-processing filters enhance video from poor, low bit rate source materials.