Overview
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.
cecTalker utilizes CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), a communication standard of HDMI, and enables devices connected through HDMI cables to perform new operations.
Features
- Easily integrate HDMI-compliant devices, even if they originated from different manufacturers and without the standard linkage functionalities.
- Supports development platforms other than PCs, including Raspberry Pi, Arduino and SPRESENSE, making it easy for customers to work in their most familiar environments.
- To 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.
Product Development using cecTalker
Applications
- Connecting audio and video equipment with smart appliances
- Building home IoT systems
- Utilization with video streaming services
- Medical imaging
- Industrial applications
Product Lineup
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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 Development Testing |
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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
DOWNLOAD: cecTalker HDMI Module Brochure