Toshiba Launches Industry's First 4K HDMI(R) to MIP(R) Dual-DSI Converter Chipset with Video Format Conversion

Supports high-resolution, real-time monitor displays like head-mounted products

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of “TC358870XBG”, the industry’s first^[1] 4K High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) to MIPI® dual-DSI converter chipset with video format conversion. Samples are available now, with mass production scheduled to start in September.

The new IC drives up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) at a refresh rate of 30 frames per second (fps) with dual-DSI interface. It also supports WQXGA (2560x1600) at 60 frames per second and full HD resolutions at 120 fps. Its low latency enhances real-time gaming application and virtual reality products with high resolution LCD displays.

The new IC also supports conversion of HDMI® audio input stream to I²S, TDM, or SLIMbus® (Serial Low-power Inter-chip Media Bus), allowing use in a wide range of applications.

Key Features

• HDMI® 1.4 RX support
  • 4K Ultra HD(3840x2160 @30fps, 4096x2160@24fps), WQXGA (2560x1600) @60fps, full HD (1920x1080) @120fps (RGB, YCbCr444:24bpp, YCbCr422: 24bpp)
  • HDCP 1.3
  • 3D support
• Availability of any of the three audio interfaces: I²S, TDM or SLIMbus® (Serial Low-power Inter-chip Media Bus)
• Maximum 1Gbps/lane link speed MIPI® DSI-2 interface
• Maximum 297MHz HDMI® clock speed

Applications

Consumer and industrial products with high resolution LCD displays, such as head-mounted displays (HMD), mobile devices, gaming accessories, and wearable computer displays.

Main Specifications of the New Product
Part Number	TC358870XBG
Input Interface	HDMI® 1.4 Clock speed: 297MHz (Max.)
Output Video Interface	Dual interfaces of MIPI® DSI 4 lanes (Up to 1Gbps/lane)
Output Audio Interface	I^2S, TDM, MIPI SLIMbus®
Source Voltage	MIPI®: 1.2V CORE/PLL: 1.1V HDMI®: 3.3V I/O: 1.8V and 3.3V
Package	FBGA80 (7mm×7mm,0.65mm pitch)

[1]: As of April 18, 2014. Toshiba survey.

* HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and/or other countries.
* MIPI and SLIMbus are registered trademarks of MIPI Alliance, Inc.
* All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

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About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm