Synopsys HDMI 2.1 Transmitter (TX) IP Solutions

The Synopsys HDMI 2.1 TX Controller and PHY IP solutions, compliant with the HDMI 2.1 specification, provide the necessary logic to implement and verify designs for various HDMI-based applications. The IP provides quality digital video and audio transmission with up to 48Gbps aggregate bandwidth for uncompressed 8K resolution at 60Hz refresh rate. It supports key features of HDMI 2.1 including dynamic HDR and enhanced audio return channel (eARC), ensuring higher frame-by-frame video quality and most advanced audio formats.

Synopsys' power- and area-optimized HDMI 2.1 IP solutions encompass a suite of configurable digital controllers, High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) embedded security modules (ESMs), high-speed mixed-signal PHYs, PLL, verification IP, IP Prototyping Kits, Linux software drivers, and IP subsystems. The highly efficient Synopsys HDCP 2.3 on HDMI ESMs are designed to protect premium audio-visual content against unauthorized copying, interception, and tampering while meeting stringent security specification requirements.

Having all necessary design blocks for the HDMI subsystem, the IP solution enables system-on-chip (SoC) designers to lower integration risk and accelerate time-to-market.

Synopsys HDMI 2.0 TX IP Block Diagram

Figure 1: Synopsys HDMI 2.1 TX IP Block Diagram

Synopsys IP for HDMI 2.1 TX IP Solutions Datasheet

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HDMI 2.1 TX IP solution includes PHYs, controllers, HDCP embedded security modules, and verification IP
Compliant with the HDMI 2.1, 2.0, 1.4, and HDCP 2.3, 1.4 specifications
Support for key HDMI 2.1 features such as fixed-rate link capable of 48Gbps aggregate bandwidth, enhanced
Metadata packets including dynamic HDR, eARC, auto low-latency mode, and variable refresh rate
Optimized for low power and small area
Timing hardened blocks simplify placement and design closure
Configurable controller architecture optimized for power, performance, and area

HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL in SS 14LPP 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL in TSMC 12FFC 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL in TSMC 16FFC 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1/ DisplayPort 2.1 Tx PHY SS SF4X, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1/ DispalyPort 2.1 Tx PHY SS SF5A, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1/ DispalyPort 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N3E 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1/ DisplayPort 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N3P 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort TX PHY in SS 14LPP, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Quad-Pixel Tx Controller	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 TX PHY 12Gbps in TSMC N5 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in GF 12LP , North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in SS 14LPP , North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in TSMC 12FFC , North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
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HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N3E 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N4C 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe
HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in TSMC N4P, North/South Poly Orientation	STARs	Subscribe

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL in SS 14LPP 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_audio_pll_ns_ss_14lpp18
Version:	6.03b
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Databook DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL for Samsung 14 LPP Databook (PHY Version 6.03a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL for Samsung 14 LPP Release Notes (PHY Version 6.03b) ( TEXT )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_audio_pll_ns_ss_14lpp18
Product Code:	C616-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL in TSMC 12FFC 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_audio_pll_ns_tsmc_12ffc18
Version:	6.02a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Databook DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL for TSMC 12 FFC Databook (PHY Version 6.02a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL for TSMC 12 FFC Release Notes ( TEXT )
Download:	AUD-PLL-HDMI_RX_TSMC_12FFC
Product Code:	C639-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL in TSMC 16FFC 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_audio_pll_ns_tsmc_16ffc18
Version:	6.02a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Databook DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 Audio PLL for TSMC 16 FFC Databook (PHY Version: 6.02a) ( PDF \| HTML )
Download:	AUD-PLL-HDMI_RX_TSMC_16FFC
Product Code:	C636-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Quad-Pixel Tx Controller
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_qp_tx
Version:	1.03a-lca00
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes HDMI QP Tx CoStart Simulation Environment AppNote (Document Version 1.00a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks DesignWare Cores HDMI Quad-Pixel Transmitter Controller Databook (1.03a-lca00) ( PDF \| HTML ) DesignWare Cores HDMI Quad-Pixel Transmitter Controller Databook - with Change Tracking (1.03a-lca00) ( PDF ) Installation Guide DesignWare Cores HDMI Quad-Pixel Transmitter Controller Install Guide (1.03a-lca00) ( PDF ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 Quad-Pixel Tx Controller Release Notes (1.03a-lca00) ( PDF ) User Guides DesignWare Cores HDMI Quad-Pixel Transmitter Controller User Guide (1.03a-lca00) ( PDF \| HTML ) DesignWare Cores HDMI Quad-Pixel Transmitter Controller User Guide - with Change Tracking (1.03a-lca00) ( PDF )
Toolsets:	Qualified Toolsets
Download:	dw_iip_DWC_hdmi_qp_tx
Product Code:	E367-0, F088-0, F308-0, F593-0, F594-0, G069-0, G082-0, G875-0, G876-0, G921-0, H020-0, H063-0, H073-0, H109-0, H153-0, H488-0, H492-0, H510-0, H516-0, H527-0, H626-0, H879-0, H945-0, I023-0, I024-0, I302-0, I319-0, I880-0, I926-0, J373-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 TX PHY 12Gbps in TSMC N5 1.8V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_ns_12gbps_tsmc_5ff12
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Description:	HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in GF 12LP , North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_gf12lpns
Version:	1.02a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes DesignWare Cores Consumer HDMI 2.1 TX ATE Test Bench (Version: 1.00) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations (Doc Version: 1.12a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for GF 12 LP Databook (PHY Version: 1.01a) ( PDF \| HTML ) HDMI 2.1 TX HDPCS for the DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX PHY for GF12LP (1.01a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for GF 12 LP Release Notes (PHY Version: 1.01a) ( TEXT )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_gf12lpns
Product Code:	E356-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in SS 14LPP , North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_ss14lppns
Version:	1.04a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX ATE Test Bench for SMIC12SFE (Doc Version: 1.10a) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations (Doc Version: 1.12a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for SS 14 LPP Databook (PHY Version: 1.04a) ( PDF \| HTML ) HDMI 2.1 TX HDPCS for the DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX PHY (PCS Version: 1.10a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX PHY for SS 14LPP 1.8V Release Notes (PHY Version: 1.04a) ( TEXT )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_ss14lppns
Product Code:	E362-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in TSMC 12FFC , North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc12ffcns
Version:	1.03a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX ATE Test Bench for SMIC12SFE (Doc Version: 1.10a) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations (Doc Version: 1.12a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for TSMC12FFC Databook (PHY Version: 1.03a) ( PDF \| HTML ) HDMI 2.1 TX HDPCS for the DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for TSMC12FFC (1.00b) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for TSMC12FFC Release Notes (PHY Version: 1.03a) ( TEXT )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc12ffcns
Product Code:	E358-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in TSMC 16FFC , North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc16ffcns
Version:	1.03a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX ATE Test Bench for SMIC12SFE (Doc Version: 1.10a) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations (Doc Version: 1.12a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for TSMC16FFC Databook (PHY Version: 1.03a) ( PDF \| HTML ) HDMI 2.1 TX HDPCS for the DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX PHY (HDPCS 0.90) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for TSMC16FFC Release Notes (PHY Version: 1.03a) ( TEXT )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc16ffcns
Product Code:	E360-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY in TSMC N4P, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc4ffp12ns
Version:	4.01c
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX PHY ATE Test Bench (Doc Version: 1.30a) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations (Doc Version: 1.12a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for TSMC4FFP PHY Databook (PHY Version: 4.01c) ( PDF \| HTML ) HDMI 2.1 TX PCS for the DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX PHY (PCS Version: 4.12b) ( PDF \| HTML ) Reference Manual DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY for TSMC4FFP Reference Manual (PHY Version: 4.01c) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX PHY NS for TSMC 4FFP 1.2V Release Notes (PHY Version: 4.01c) ( TEXT )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc4ffp12ns
Product Code:	H179-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N3E 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc3eff12ns
Version:	4.05c
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes HDMI 2.1 TX PHY ATE Test Bench Application Note (Doc Version: 0.10a) ( PDF \| HTML ) High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations Application Note (Doc Version: 2.00a) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys Compilation Using the LC and FC End-User Platform (Doc Version: 2022.03) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1 TX PCS for HDMI 2.1 TX PHY (PCS Version: 2.08a) ( PDF ) Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC 3eFF Databook (PHY Version: 4.05c) ( PDF \| HTML ) Reference Manual Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC 3eFF Reference Manual (PHY Version: 4.05c) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes Synopsys PHY IP HDMI21 TX PHY for TSMC3 eFF 1.2V Release Notes (PHY Version: 4.05c) ( TEXT ) User Guide Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1 TX coreKit User Guide (Doc Version: 0.10a) ( PDF \| HTML )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc3eff12ns
Product Code:	G672-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N4C 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_tx_phy_tsmc4ffc12ns
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Description:	HDMI 2.1/ DispalyPort 2.1 Tx PHY SS SF5A, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_dp21_tx_phy_sssf5ans
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Description:	HDMI 2.1/ DispalyPort 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N3E 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_dp21_tx_phy_tsmc3eff12ns
Version:	4.05c
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY ATE Test Bench (Doc Version: 0.10a) ( PDF \| HTML ) High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations Application Note (Doc Version: 2.00a) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys Compilation Using the LC and FC End-User Platform (Doc Version: 2022.03) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PCS for HDMI (PCS Version: 2.08a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC3eFF Databook (PHY Version: 4.05c) ( PDF \| HTML ) Reference Manual Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC3eFF Reference Manual (PHY Version: 4.05c) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes HDMI21 DPTX PHY for TSMC 3eFF 1.2V Release Notes (PHY Version: 4.05c) ( TEXT ) User Guide Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX coreKit User Guide (Doc Version: 0.10a) ( PDF \| HTML )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_dp21_tx_phy_tsmc3eff12ns
Product Code:	G669-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1/ DisplayPort 2.1 Tx PHY SS SF4X, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_dp21_tx_phy_sssf4xns
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
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Description:	HDMI 2.1/ DisplayPort 2.1 Tx PHY TSMC N3P 1.2V, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_dp21_tx_phy_tsmc3pff12ns
Version:	4.55a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes Synopsys Compilation Using the LC and FC End-User Platform (Doc Version: 2022.03) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY ATE Test Bench (Doc Version: 0.30a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations (Doc Version: 2.00b) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.60a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PCS for HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY PHY/PCS Wrapper Databook (PCS Version: 2.08c) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC N3P Databook (PHY Version: 4.55a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Reference Manuals Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PCS for HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY PHY/PCS Wrapper Reference Manual (PCS Version: 2.08c) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC N3P Change-Tracked Reference Manual (PHY Version: 4.55a) ( PDF ) Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC N3P Reference Manual (PHY Version: 4.55a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX PHY for TSMC N3P Release Notes (PHY Version: 4.55a) ( TEXT ) User Guide Synopsys PHY IP HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort 2.1 TX coreKit User Guide (Doc Version: 0.10c) ( PDF \| HTML )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_dp21_tx_phy_tsmc3pff12ns
Product Code:	G669-0

Description:	HDMI 2.1/DisplayPort TX PHY in SS 14LPP, North/South Poly Orientation
Name:	dwc_hdmi21_dp_tx_phy_ss14lppns
Version:	1.04a
ECCN:	5E991/NLR
STARs:	Open and/or Closed STARs
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Documentation:	Show Documents... Hide Documents... Application Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 DP TX ATE Test Bench (Doc Version: 1.10a) ( PDF \| HTML ) SerDes PCB and Packaging Design Guide (Doc Version: 2.70a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Synopsys PHY IP High Speed SerDes Gate-Level Simulations (Doc Version: 1.12a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Databooks DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1 TX / DP TX PHY for SS 14 LPP Databook (PHY Version: 1.04a) ( PDF \| HTML ) DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1/DP AUX PHY for SS 14 LPP 1.8 V Databook (PHY Version: 1.04a) ( PDF \| HTML ) HDMI 2.1 DP TX HDPCS for the DesignWare Cores HDMI 2.1 TX PHY (PCS Version: 1.30a) ( PDF \| HTML ) Release Notes DesignWare Cores HDMI2.1/DP TX PHY for SS 14LPP 1.8V Release Notes (PHY Version: 1.04a) ( TEXT )
Download:	dwc_hdmi21_dp_tx_phy_ss14lppns
Product Code:	E932-0