Multi-output decoder for texture decompression

Abstract

A decoder is configured to decode a plurality of texels from a received block of texture data encoded according to the Adaptive Scalable Texture Compression (ASTC) format, and includes a parameter decode unit configured to decode configuration data for the received block of texture data, a colour decode unit configured to decode colour endpoint data for the plurality of texels of the received block in dependence on the configuration data, a weight decode unit configured to decode interpolation weight data for each of the plurality of texels of the received block in dependence on the configuration data, and at least one interpolator unit configured to calculate a colour value for each of the plurality of texels of the received block using the interpolation weight data for that texel and a pair of colour endpoints from the colour endpoint data. At least one of the parameter decode unit, colour decode unit and weight decode unit are configured to decode intermediate data from the received block that is common to the decoding of at least a subset of texels of that block and to use that decoded intermediate data as part of the decoding of at least two of the plurality of texels from the received block of texture data.