Date: 13/12/2012

Silicon Image offering 60GHz WirelessHD mobile transmitter

Silicon Image has announced the UltraGig 6400, a complete WirelessHD transmitter for mobile devices that integrates a 60GHz RF transceiver, baseband processor, and embedded antenna array into a single IC package. Targeting smartphones and tablets, this chip streams video to larger displays from tablets and smart phones.

“By 2015, smartphones and tablets are estimated to represent a $3 billion+ market for wireless connectivity ICs,” said Peter Cooney practice director, semiconductors, at ABI Research. “Driven by the use of mobile products for gaming and other interactive video applications, there is increased consumer demand for connecting these powerful devices to large displays and televisions. Consumers will expect wireless connections to provide the same experience as a wired solution. The UltraGig 6400 is well positioned to meet this emerging market need.”

The device is available in 10mm x 7mm package.

Key features of the UltraGig 6400 include:
• WirelessHD 1.1 compliant RF transceiver and baseband processor
• Integrated in-package 60GHz antenna array
• Ultra-low end-to-end system latency of less than 5ms
• 500mW typical power consumption
• Support for video resolutions up to 1080p full HD with multi-channel audio
• Standard video and control interfaces to popular mobile application processors
• Fully compatible with Silicon Image Gen3 and all WirelessHD 1.1 compliant receivers
• Integrated MHL 2.0 compliant transmitter for optional wired HD video connections

“By offering superior performance in an ultra-small form factor package, the UltraGig 6400 establishes a new benchmark for mobile HD video wireless connectivity,” said Jim Chase, director of marketing of the wireless division at Silicon Image, Inc. “Mobile devices powered by the UltraGig 6400 will be able to take advantage of a cable-like wireless video connection to other devices in the growing WirelessHD ecosystem.”