HDMI Source IP

Design IP

Overview

SmartDV’s HDMI Source IP Core enables seamless transmission of high-quality video and audio from digital platforms to HDMI-compliant displays. Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.1 specification, it supports advanced features such as 4K and 8K video output, variable refresh rates (VRR), dynamic HDR, and enhanced audio return channel (eARC), making it ideal for automotive infotainment systems, set-top boxes, media players, and high-performance display solutions.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance. It integrates key features like HDCP 2.3 encryption, Audio/Video (A/V) packet generation, and Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), offering a complete solution for high-definition video transmission.

Benefits

Comprehensive HDMI Transmitter Solution – Provides complete HDMI source functionality for transmitting high-resolution audio, video, and auxiliary data compliant with HDMI 1.4, 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 standards
Extensive Format and Resolution Support – Compatible with DVI and Dual-Link DVI standards; supports 8, 10, 12, and 16-bit pixel output and resolutions up to 4K × 2K, 5K × 2K, 8K × 4K, and 10K × 4K, including 3D video formats
Advanced Video Processing – Handles RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 formats with Optional VESA DSC 1.2a decompression and forward-error correction (FEC) for reliable high-bandwidth performance
High-Speed Architecture – Supports TMDS character rates from 340 MHz to 600 MHz and FRL lane rates of 3 Gbps, 6 Gbps, 8 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 12 Gbps for seamless operation up to 8K video
Robust Audio and Control Features – Supports 2, 8, and 32-channel audio formats with Optional ARC and eARC receiver capability; includes CEC (1.4 / 2.0), DDC, and InfoFrame handling
Secure Content Protection – Optional HDCP 1.4 / 2.2 / 2.3 support for encrypted content streams
Flexible Interface Design – Provides 8b/10b decoding on TMDS channels, Optional fixed-rate-link transmission with 16b/18b decoding, and parallel interfaces (10, 20, 40, and 80-bit options) for smooth SoC integration

Compliance and Compatibility

Fully compliant with HDMI 1.4, 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 specifications
Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows

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