Overview
MIPI M-PHY is a serial interface technology with high bandwidth capabilities, which is particularly developed for mobile applications to obtain low pin counts along with excellent power efficiency. As a MIPI Alliance contributor and leading Interface IP provider, M31 provides silicon-proven and low-power M-PHY in various process nodes. The M-PHY IP is optimized for UFS (Universal Flash Storage) applications, follows MIPI M-PHY v4.1 spec, supports a wide range of high-speed (HS) and low-speed (LS) data transfer, and complies with the RMMI interface for seamless integration with upside controllers. Moreover, M31 also provides various lane configurations for the M-PHY IP to meet different bandwidth requirements.
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MIPI is the abbreviation of "Mobile Industry Processor Interface". This article will introduce the physical layer specifications of MIPI architecture, and explain the features and benefits of D-PHY and C-PHY respectively. Then, the MIPI perspective on the development and challenges of automotive electronics and the professional MIPI technical services that M31 can provide will be shared.
With the rapid growth of AR/VR and high-resolution imaging systems such as drones and action cameras, MIPI CSI (Camera Serial Interface) and MIPI DSI (Display Serial Interface) require both high data throughput and low power consumption. M31 provides a MIPI C-PHY and D-PHY IP combo solution implemented on TSMC N3P and N3C processes.
Eric Esteve
Ron DiGuiseppe, Synopsys
Arif Khan