Date: 26/01/2010

DesignWare HDMI 1.4 Tx/Rx digital controller and PHY IP solutions from Synopsys

Synopsys has made available high-quality DesignWare HDMI 1.4 transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) digital controllers and PHY IP solutions based on 40-nm process technology.

The HDMI Ethernet and Audio Return Channel (HEAC) block in the DesignWare HDMI 1.4 solution simplify the connectivity between internet-enabled digital home devices by enabling the transfer of Ethernet and audio frames through a single HDMI cable. The DesignWare IP for HDMI 1.4 also incorporates all 3D formats, to improve the viewing experience by supporting 3D techniques such as full side-by-side, half side-by-side and frame alternative. The real-time content signaling capability enables televisions to automatically optimize the picture setting with no user intervention. Support for 4K x 2K resolution delivers up to four times the resolution of 1080p, providing the same resolution as digital cinema systems.

The key features of the HDMI 1.4 Tx/Rx digital controllers are,

Fully compliant with HDMI 1.4 and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.4 specifications
High analog front end supporting up to 20 feet category 2-certified HDMI cables, while maintaining high performance
HDMI PHY IP available in more than 10 processes from 90-nm to 40-nm
Digital controllers delivered in configurable RTL to optimize gate count and power consumption by choosing the features required in their application
PHY offering low power consumption and small die area
Optional features such as HDCP encryption engine, audio formats, audio DMA engine and system-bus interfaces which help ease the integration effort
System validation based on the Synopsys Confirma HAPS-51 rapid prototyping platform

The DesignWare HDMI IP solution includes a comprehensive set of IP deliverables including baseline software drivers for system development, to embed this complex interface into multimedia system-on-chips (SoCs).

"With a strong focus on innovation, DisplayLink continues to incorporate the latest technologies into our leading network display products," said Jonathan Jeacocke, vice president of engineering at DisplayLink. "When we wanted to incorporate HDMI IP into our SoC, we turned to Synopsys to provide us with a silicon-proven IP solution that had all the required features. We knew that Synopsys, a trusted IP vendor, would be there to not only provide us with a high-quality product, but also the expert technical support if and when we needed it."

"HDMI is a rapidly evolving standard that continues to revolutionize digital home theater systems and other portable multimedia devices," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group at Synopsys. "Synopsys' DesignWare HDMI IP solutions have been adopted by major OEMs, semiconductor companies, IDMs and foundries worldwide. The availability of the DesignWare HDMI 1.4 digital controller and PHY IP further enables SoC designers and system integrators to introduce the latest features to the market rapidly and with less risk."

Availability:
DesignWare HDMI 1.4 Tx and Rx IP solution: Now

For more details visit www.synopsys.com/hdmi