One of the more interesting advances in audio electronics over the past several years has been the explosive growth and adoption of the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard for video and audio connectivity.

HDMI has replaced the dozens of different wires, cables, jacks, and connectors of the past with a single cable connection, simplifying the configuration and installation of HDTV's, DVR's, Set Top Boxes, PC's, Digital Camcorders, DVD Players, and Blu-Ray players.

InStat predicts that by the year 2010, almost a billion HDMI-compatible products will have been shipped to consumers worldwide since HDMI became available in 2003.  Remarkably that's only the beginning, as the latest HDMI 1.4 standard adds Ethernet capabilities and both Micro and Automotive-Grade connectors.  This will enable HD video and audio content on your cellular phone, netbook, and automobile.

If your next SoC design needs HDMI connectivity and needs it now - where do you turn for leading edge IP and support?

ChipStart's HDMI IP offering includes world-class, silicon-proven HDMI available as Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) combinations, so you don't need to have the added costs of an external PHY - it's all inside the SoC in a single package.

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