MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
Sep 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/
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Highlights
- LG selects DesignWare HDMI 2.1 Controller IP with HDCP 2.3
content protection to implement secure, high-quality digital video
and audio links in their new multimedia SoC
- Compliant HDMI 2.1 IP delivers 48 Gbps aggregate bandwidth for
uncompressed 8K resolution at 60 Hz
refresh rate to meet high-performance design requirements
- DesignWare HDCP 2.3 Content Protection IP supports the latest
standard to secure data transmission across HDMI links
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced that LG
Electronics (LG) has selected silicon-proven DesignWare®
HDMI 2.1 Controller IP with HDCP 2.3 content protection to deliver
ultra-high-definition (UHD) video and high-fidelity audio in its
latest generation of multimedia system-on-chips (SoCs). LG selected
Synopsys' HDMI 2.1 IP for its advanced features, such as
uncompressed 8K resolution with 60 Hz
refresh rate and dynamic HDR to deliver immersive, cinematic
viewing experiences of the latest premium content. The HDMI 2.1 IP
combined with the DesignWare HDCP 2.3 Embedded Security Module
ensures that the data transmitted through the HDMI links is highly
secure and meets digital content protection requirements as
specified by the DCP LLC. LG is also integrating silicon-proven
DesignWare Logic Libraries, Embedded Memories, USB, Mobile Storage,
and Ethernet IP into their SoC to incorporate the necessary
functionality with less risk and faster time-to-market.
"As a leading provider of the world's most advanced electronic
devices, we need to collaborate with a trusted IP provider to
support the latest features in our SoCs with the least amount of
risk," said LG. "We selected Synopsys' compliant HDMI 2.1 IP with
HDCP 2.3 content protection due to their advanced features,
enabling us to quickly deliver lifelike color and cinematic audio
to our customers while meeting the high-grade content protection
standards of major production companies. Working with Synopsys
allows us to deliver a full suite of differentiated home
electronics that meet our customers' ultra-high-resolution picture
quality needs."
"The HDMI 2.1 specification is gaining rapid adoption and is
becoming a must-have for next-generation ultra-high definition
multimedia devices requiring significantly more bandwidth, higher
frame rates and resolution up to 8K
and beyond from source to screen," said Rob
Tobias, chief executive officer of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. "Synopsys' HDMI 2.1 IP with content protection,
enables the ecosystem to quickly adopt the latest specification,
ensure secure data communication and deliver advanced functionality
to the market."
"To provide more secure, ultra-high-quality audio and video
content in modern multimedia devices, companies like LG are turning
to Synopsys for integrated solutions, such as HDMI 2.1 IP with HDCP
2.3 content protection, that offer the required features and are
compliant with the latest specifications," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for IP
at Synopsys. "As active members of key standards organizations,
Synopsys is focused on developing high-quality, complete IP
solutions that help designers create differentiated products with
lower integration risk and get to market faster."
Availability
DesignWare HDMI 2.1 IP, HDCP 2.3 Embedded Security Modules with
Hardware Root of Trust, Logic Libraries, Embedded Memories, and
USB, Mobile Storage (SD/eMMC), and Ethernet IP are available
now.
About DesignWare IP
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven
IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad DesignWare IP portfolio
includes logic libraries, embedded memories, embedded test, analog
IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded
processors, and subsystems. To accelerate prototyping, software
development and integration of IP into SoCs, Synopsys' IP
Accelerated initiative offers IP prototyping kits, IP software
development kits, and IP subsystems. Synopsys' extensive investment
in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP
development methodology enable designers to reduce integration risk
and accelerate time-to-market. For more information on DesignWare
IP, visit www.synopsys.com/designware.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to
Software™ partner for innovative companies developing
the electronic products and software applications we rely on every
day. As the world's 15th largest software company,
Synopsys has a long history of being a global leader in electronic
design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing
its leadership in software security and quality solutions. Whether
you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced
semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that
require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the
solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure
products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
Editorial Contact:
Norma
Sengstock
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-2890
norma@synopsys.com
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