Synopsys delivers HDMI IP solution for 90nm to 40nm process technologies

The DesignWare HDMI IP offering includes a comprehensive set of IP deliverables that helps designers quickly embed this complex interface into next generation multimedia SoCs with less risk. Furthermore, the DesignWare HDMI IP solution provides differentiated features including:

• Superior analogue front end to support longer HDMI cables, while maintaining high performance

• Configurable RTL allow designers to optimise gate count and power consumption by choosing only the features required in their application

• Built-in (on-die) termination resistors for lower bill of materials

• Numerous optional features as well as a choice of various video and audio interfaces for ease of integration



“HDMI is one of fastest growing multimedia interfaces and is gaining widespread acceptance as the standard for communicating between high performance digital devices,” said Paul O’Donovan, principal analyst at Gartner. “Our research indicates exponential growth in the number of HDMI ports for mobile/portable markets such as camcorders and cameras. HDMI IP will play a key role in enabling designers to integrate the HDMI interface in their next generation systems.”



“Valens continues to develop next generation products for the high definition home entertainment market, and we chose Synopsys to provide us with a high quality, compliant HDMI IP solution that would help us quickly implement the latest functionality into our advanced SoCs,” said Massad Eyal, vice president of research and development R&D at Valens Semiconductor. “Synopsys’ silicon-proven DesignWare HDMI IP enables us to deliver compelling products to the market faster and with significantly less risk.”



“HDMI has emerged as the de-facto multimedia interface standard for high definition consumer electronics and mobile devices,” said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group. “With Synopsys’ extensive customer base, established sales and support infrastructure, and vast porting capabilities, designers can turn to a trusted HDMI IP solution that can be integrated into their SoC with less risk and improved time to market.”



Availability

The DesignWare HDMI 1.3 Transmit and Receive Controllers and PHY IP are available now in leading 90nm, 65nm, 45nm, and 40nm process technologies. The DesignWare HDMI 1.4 IP solution is currently in development and anticipated to be available at the end of 2009. For more information DesignWare HDMI IP, please visit: www.synopsys.com/hdmi



About DesignWare IP

Synopsys is a leading provider of high quality, silicon-proven interface and analogue IP solutions for system-on-chip designs. Synopsys’ broad IP portfolio delivers complete connectivity IP solutions consisting of controllers, PHY and verification IP for widely used protocols such as USB, PCI Express, DDR, SATA, HDMI and Ethernet. The analogue IP family includes Analogue-to-Digital Converters, Digital-to-Analogue Converters, Audio Codecs, Video Analogue Front Ends, Touch Screen Controllers and more. In addition, Synopsys offers SystemC transaction-level models to build virtual platforms for rapid, pre-silicon software development. With a robust IP development methodology, extensive investment in quality and comprehensive technical support, Synopsys enables designers to accelerate time to market and reduce integration risk. For more information on DesignWare IP, visit: http://www.synopsys.com/designware.

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