Vendor: Rambus, Inc. Category: Channel Coding

VESA DisplayPort 1.4 Forward Error Correction (FEC) Transmitter

The DisplayPort Forward Error Correction (FEC) Transmitter IP core implements Reed-Solomon FEC and symbol interleaving as specifi…

Overview

The DisplayPort Forward Error Correction (FEC) Transmitter IP core implements Reed-Solomon FEC and symbol interleaving as specified by the VESA DisplayPort 1.4 specification. Forward Error Correction is required to ensure glitch-free Display Stream Compression (DSC) bitstream transport.

Solution for GPUs, UHD Set-top Boxes, Desktop and Laptop PCs, USB-C/DisplayPort Accessories

Key features

  • VESA DisplayPort 1.4 compliant
  • Reed-Solomon RS (254,250) FEC, 10-bit symbols
  • Two-way interleaving for 1-, 2- and 4-lane modes (4-lane mode requires 2 FEC IP core instances)
  • DisplayPort main 8b/10b encoder included (Tx only)
  • Status and control can be done with signals or optionally via an integrated APB register module (Rx)
  • Single unified APB interface supports 4-lane mode (Rx)
  • Performance monitoring and statistics counters (Rx)

Block Diagram

DP1.4-FEC-TX block diagram

Applications

  • GPUs
  • Desktops & laptops
  • UHD TVs and set-top boxes
  • USB Type-C & DisplayPort products
  • Tablets & mobiles

What’s Included?

  • Encrypted RTL source code IP core
  • Functional and structural coverage reports
  • Comprehensive integration guide

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
DP1.4-FEC-TX
Vendor
Rambus, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

Files

Product Sheet Download

Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.

Provider

Rambus, Inc.
HQ: USA

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