SiI 170B

• Scalable bandwidth from 25 to 165 Mpps (VGA to UXGA)
• Three TMDS^® data channels capable of transferring up to 1.65 Gbps per channel
• Data Enable (DE) generated from HSYNC and VSYNC
• Inter-pair skew tolerance up to 1 input clock cycle (6 ns at 165 MHz)
• Adjustable TMDS low-voltage swing signaling for long-distance support
• DC-balanced signals for direct coupling to fiber-optic ready modules
• Operates with all PanelLink receivers
• Pin-compatible with SiI164/168

The SiI 170B is a DVI-compliant transmitter with integrated Highbandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). By integrating HDCP, the SiI 170B enables consumer electronics and PC manufacturers to build electronic systems capable of sending high-definition video over a secure digital link to a display device (HDTV, LCD monitor, projector). SiI 170B-enabled products meet requirements set forth by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for the distribution of high-definition video.

Based on the popular DVI specification, HDCP was developed by Intel with contributions from Silicon Image. HDCP utilizes secret keys to authenticate and encode the digital video stream.The HDCP encryption block is seamlessly integrated into the SiI 170B. Integrated, pre-programmed HDCP keys significantly simplify manufacturing while providing the most secure solution. The SiI 170B is pin compatible with the SiI 168.

The SiI 170B uses Silicon Image's PanelLink^® Digital technology to support displays ranging from VGA to UXGA resolutions (1600 x 1200) at speeds ranging from 25-165 MHz. Three TMDS^® data channels send data at up to 1.65 Gbps per channel. A highly flexible graphics interface can be configured for either 12-bit (1/2 pixel/clock edge) or 24-bit mode (1 pixel/clock edge) for true color (16.7 million) support.