TranSwitch is rolling out a new family of ICs that supports HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and DisplayPort standards at what is claimed to be the highest speed and image resolution of any product on the market. A patented HDP technology enables electronics devices with HDMI ports to now connect with those using DisplayPort because HDP can work seamlessly with each. TranSwitch's new family of HDplay ICs eliminates the need for expensive, active converter cables. It allows consumers view crisp, clear video from their notebook PCs, tablets and smart phones on high definition televisions using a simple passive cable. The HDplay products are fully integrated ICs designed with four HDP inputs and one HDMI output. They are the first to support all HDM1.4 resolutions including 4K x 2K, the highest resolution which is used in large screen TVs, and 3D 1080p at 60Hz, the highest resolution for 3D-TV. In addition, other consumer electronics devices such as projectors and AV (audio/video) receivers will now be capable of supporting the exceptional image capability of the highest resolution 3D televisions. Also, HDplay fully integrates high-speed Ethernet connectivity for digital TV's and other appliances. The ICs support audio return channel (ARC), HDMI Ethernet Channel-enabled HDMI ports (HEC), and fast Ethernet 10/100 PHY. In addition, all of the devices are very low power to support the energy saving initiatives of equipment manufacturers. Features of the ICs include: Four Input Ports HDP- HDMI/DisplayPort, with Auto-sensing circuit; HDMI 1.4a Receiver at speeds up to 297M pixels/sec; DisplayPort 1.1a Receiver(4 channels) with dual speed (1.62Gbps / 2.7Gbps; single HDMI 1.4 output; Phaswitch - fast port switching capability; HEAC interfaces to support both ARC and HEC (Ethernet over HDMI cable); and small package, low power. HDP is dual-mode PHY developed by TranSwitch which supports both HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.1 in single physical layer (PHY) without needing any switch. HDP's Auto-detect capability allows connectivity between PCs and HDMI consumer electronics devices, simplifies software control, drives devices' size reduction and lowers the bill of materials.
