Reduce data transmission bandwidth in Ultra HD devices

Synopsys' DesignWare MIPI DSI Host Controller IP is compliant to the latest MIPI specification v1.2. Combined with the silicon-proven DesignWare MIPI D-PHY, designers have a complete, interoperable MIPI display solution that can be easily integrated into application processors with less risk. The Hardent VESA DSC Encoder IP is compliant with VESA DSC standard v1.1 and enables visually lossless video compression between the application processor and the display system inside the SoC. Hardent's VESA DSC Encoder IP compresses and transports the video signal to one or more DSI streams utilising Synopsys' DesignWare MIPI DSI Host Controller and MIPI D-PHY IP.

"Electronics manufacturers leverage visually lossless compression to enable compelling displays for UHD mobile applications," said Alain Legault, Vice President, IP Products, Hardent. "We have collaborated with Synopsys, the industry's trusted provider of high-quality IP, to provide a fully interoperable solution that will allow companies to deliver next-gen displays."

"The evolution of displays in mobile devices has brought about new SoC design challenges," commented Joel Huloux, Chairman, MIPI Alliance. "As an active contributor to the MIPI Alliance Display and PHY working groups for more than 10 years, Synopsys continues to collaborate with other ecosystem partners to establish display interface standards, drive adoption and deliver interoperable IP solutions that foster innovative products implementing MIPI standards."

"Portable devices, including hand-held, are moving toward 4K resolution, and SoC designers must move in this direction without sacrificing battery life, weight and cost," said Bill Lempesis, Executive Director, VESA. "Working with the MIPI Alliance, we've established a DSC standard that addresses these requirements. Hardent was an active member of VESA's DSC Task Group and contributed to the standard, and we're glad to see this collaboration between Synopsys and Hardent to help enable this new technology for product development."

"By collaborating with Hardent, we are providing designers with an interoperable and compliant solution that enables them to support UHD mobile displays," said John Koeter, Vice President, Marketing, IP and Prototyping, Synopsys. "As the leading provider of MIPI IP with more than 200 design wins, Synopsys provides designers with a complete high-performance, low-power DesignWare MIPI DSI IP solution that helps them implement the required functionality into SoCs for the mobile and consumer markets."