Sprite-based Graphics Controller with Internal TCON and Various Display Output Interfaces, Integrated APIX® (Automotive/Advanced Pixel Link) Interface

The MB88F33x is a first generation low cost graphics controller solution designed for remote displays in automotive applications. By performing all graphics processing in a line based scheme, combined with a versatile and flexible sprite engine, the need for expensive frame buffers is eliminated but at the same time it enables applications to display state of the art graphics.

A further highlight of the MB88F33x device is the implementation of Inova Semiconductors’ high-speed APIX® (Automotive/Advanced Pixel Link) interface. This point-to-point connectivity transmits uncompressed and resolution independent pixel data over long distances for cameras and displays. The APIX® technology consists of a downstream link and an optional upstream link to transmit control commands, such as touch commands, back to the main SoC.

Additionally, a rich set of peripherals such as SPI, I2C, SMC (Stepper Motor Controllers), PWMs (Pulse Width Modulators) and ADCs (Analog-Digital Converters) are integrated into the device to enable a wide range of uses.

This high integration of interfaces, peripherals and graphics processing capabilities helps to reduce the overall BOM and allow the realization of competitive and cost optimized system solutions.

Multiple performance and package options are available.

Key Features

Integrated APIX® Phy
Sprite Engine (Up to 512 sprites, incl. 32 special sprites)
Signature Unit (ASIL B)
Embedded 160KB NOR-Flash
Embedded 128KB SRAM
External Serial Flash I/F (F332)
SPI Host I/F
I²C, Sound I/F, UART/SPI, Stepper Motor Control
PPG (PWM), ADC
Sound Generator Module

Product Options

MB88F332DAPMC-GSE2
MB88F333DAPMC-GSE2

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Application Example

Low-cost system solution for Instrument Cluster & Remote Display

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Graphics Controller with 2.5D Engine SEERIS™, Internal TCON and Various Display Output Interfaces, Integrated APIX2® (Automotive/Advanced Pixel Link) Interface

The MB88F334/-6 graphics controllers are cutting-edge extensions to the previous device series. A key component is the new SEERIS™ graphics processing engine which has been specifically developed for automotive applications. It is designed to provide high performance graphics functions requiring a line based internal memory only, and therefore reducing BOM cost and PCB space.
Furthermore it integrates safety features such as a signature unit to monitor the integrity of display outputs and to support the certification of Automotive Safety Integrity Levels (ASIL).
The programmable internal Timing Controller (TCON) and the various IO standards like RSDS/TTL or LVDS enable the device to connect to a broad range of displays.

Another essential differentiator of the MB88F334/-6 devices is the full integration of Inova Semiconductors’ high-speed APIX2® (Automotive/Advanced Pixel Link) GBit/s interface. This next generation point-to-point interface transmits uncompressed and resolution independent pixel data over long distances for cameras and displays, and delivers enough bandwidth for Full High Definition (HD) applications. Plus, it also offers an optional and flexible downstream channel that eliminates the need for extra cables in order to transmit user inputs, sensor data or Ethernet packets.

The extensive set of standard peripherals such as, for example, PWM, SPI, Stepper Motor Controls or debugging interfaces, complete the feature list and make the MB88F334/-6 devices a suitable and cost effective solution for many uses.

Multiple performance and package options are available.