Aspex Q is an extremely flexible, software programmable multi-codec video encoding Semiconductor IP (SIP) block, available with a range of customisable features, which makes it suitable for a myriad of multimedia applications, from high-quality HDTV images streaming around the home to HD cameraphone applications, from intelligent set-top-boxes and home-gateways to PVRs, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD recorders.

The figure below shows a simple block diagram of an example device using the Q IP (roll-over colour is green) - illustrating the main blocks that a customer might add for audio/video compression and processing.