Designed to Integrate HDMI-equipped Devices, Enabling New Functionalities
SANTA CLARA, Calif., August 3, 2020 ---Socionext Inc. today announced its unique new “cecTalker” (pronounced “C-E-C-Talker”), an HDMI module equipped with Socionext’s HDMI controller IC. The new cecTalker is capable of connecting, controlling and linking devices that have HDMI terminals, such as audio and video equipment. The company has started shipping samples for device and equipment manufacturers.
cecTalker utilizes CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), a communication standard of HDMI, and enables devices connected through HDMI cables to perform new operations. Built on the company’s expertise in HDMI technology, cecTalker allows users to easily integrate HDMI- compliant devices, even if they originated from different manufacturers and without the standard linkage functionalities. In addition to PCs, cecTalker supports development platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino and SPRESENSE, making it easy for customers to work in their most familiar environments. cecTalker will be certified to the HDMI standard and can be used either in standalone mode or built into other products with added features and applications. Integration and use can be done effortlessly, from proof-of-concept and prototyping to volume production. Applications include connecting audio and video equipment with smart appliances, building home IoT systems, and utilization with video streaming services, medical imaging and industrial applications, among many others.
The current lineup of cecTalker includes the "HDMI” model with HDMI input and output terminals, and the "V-by-One” model with the added V-by-One and HDMI conversion functionality. Both models are currently being delivered as samples. Volume production and shipping are scheduled to start in January 2021.
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cecTalker Specifications
| Product name | "cecTalker" HDMI model [Black] |
"cecTalker" V-by-One model [White] |
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| Purpose | - Prototype - Development - Mass production |
- Prototype - Testing - Development |
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| Function | - CEC transmission function - CEC reception function (requires development costs) - 3-to-1 HDMI input selection function - 2K/4K low-latency super-resolution function |
- HDMI-to-V-by-One conversion function - V-by-One-to-HDMI conversion function - 4-to-1 HDMI input selection function - 2K/4K low-latency super-resolution function |
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| Interface | HDMI | Rx | 3 ports (Connector: Type-A) | 4 ports (Connector: Type-D) |
| Tx | 1 port (Connector: Type-A) | 1 port (Connector: Type-A) | ||
| CEC | Standard | Support for customization | ||
| ARC | Support for customization | - | ||
| V-by-One | Rx | - | 1port | |
| Tx | - | 1port | ||
| I2S | Rx/Tx | Support for customization | 2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and a sub-board) | |
| UART | Rx/Tx | 2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and SPRESENSE) *1 | 2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and a sub-board) *2 | |
| Power supply |
5V/1A (Connector: USB micro-B) *3 | 5V/1.5A (Connector: USB Type-C) | ||
*1 SPRESENSE or Raspberry Pi Exclusive
*2 Main or Sub Exclusive
*3 2.0A in case of SPRESENSE stacking
About Socionext America Inc.
Socionext America Inc. (SNA) is the US branch of Socionext Inc. headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company is one of the world’s leading fabless ASIC suppliers, specializing in a wide range of standard and customizable SoC solutions for automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Socionext provides customers with quality semiconductor products based on extensive and differentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, and state-of-the-art implementation expertise, with full support.
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About Socionext Inc.
Socionext is a global, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip based solutions to customers worldwide. The company is focused on technologies that drive today’s leading-edge applications in consumer, automotive and industrial markets. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience for customers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit www.socionext.com.
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