The first superMHL solution to support both 4K60fps video and USB 3.1 data via a USB Type-C interface

     Lattice Semiconductor, a leading provider of customized intelligent interconnect solutions to the market, announced the world's first superMHL solution that supports both 4K 60fps RGB/4:4:4 video and USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Gen 2 data via a USB Type-C interface. The SiI8630 and SiI9396 are low-power superMHL™ transmitter and receiver pairs that transmit and receive 4K 60fps video over a single channel for a PC-like user experience using USB Type-C devices.

     The SiI8630 transmitter seamlessly connects to the HDMI 2.0 transmitter integrated with the latest application processors in mobile phones, tablets and laptops. Because it includes an MHL switch, it can be directly connected to the USB Type-C interface that supports USB 2.0 without the need for additional high-speed switches. The SiI8630 and Sil7033 enable a complete solution that supports both 4K 60 video and USB 3.1 Gen 1 data.

     The SiI9396 receiver is ideal for MHL adapter and dock devices. When paired with the SiI7023 or SiI7033, the MHL accessory can be designed to connect USB Type-C mobile and personal computer products to HDMI displays and USB-connected devices such as keyboards, mice, and external memory. The SiI9396 receiver can also be used to connect monitors, projectors, and televisions to MHL and superMHL source devices, including mobile and personal computer devices with USB Type-C interfaces.

     USB Type-C products with these solutions can connect more than 750 million existing MHL and future superMHL devices, including televisions, displays, AVRs, Blu-ray Disc™ players, projectors, set-top boxes, and automotive products.

     Abdullah Raouf, Senior Marketing Manager at Lattice Semiconductor, said: "Our superMHL transmitter and receiver offers the lowest power consumption, fast time to market and is the only solution that supports both USB 3.1 data and 4K60 UHD video to meet the growing demand for applications on mobile devices. Other video solutions require four channels to deliver 4K 60fps video and do not yet support both 4K video and USB 3.1 data."