Lattice Semiconductor today announced the world’s first superMHL products for USB Type-C to deliver 4K 60fps RGB/4:4:4 video with concurrent USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Gen 2 data. The SiI8630 and SiI9396 are a low-power superMHL transmitter and receiver pair that can deliver and receive 4K 60fps over a single lane, enabling a PC experience with USB Type-C devices.

The SiI8630 transmitter is able to interface with HDMI 2.0 transmitters already integrated into the Application Processors used in the latest phones, tablets and notebooks. Since this part has an MHL switch, it enables a direct interface with a USB 2.0-enabled Type-C connector without the need for additional high-speed switches. The SiI8630, combined with the Si7033, is a complete solution to deliver 4K 60 video with concurrent USB 3.1 Gen 1 data.

The SiI9396 receiver has been designed for MHL adapters and docks. When paired with the SiI7023 or SiI7033, MHL accessories can be designed to connect USB Type-C mobile and PC products to HDMI displays and USB devices such as keyboards, mice and external storage. The SiI9396 receiver can also be used in monitors, projectors and TVs to connect to MHL and superMHL sources, including mobile and PC devices with the USB Type-C connector.

USB Type-C products using these solutions will be able to connect to more than 750 million legacy MHL and future superMHL TVs, monitors, AVRs, Blu-ray Disc players, projectors, set-top boxes and automotive products.

The SiI8630 and SiI9396 devices support:

• UHD 4K 60fps 4:4:4 over a single lane
• Improved Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) features
• Concurrent USB 3.1 (Gen 1 or Gen 2) data
• Integration with USB Type-C products
• Latest superMHL features (BT.2020, High Dynamic Range, Object Audio, HDCP 2.2)
• Legacy connectivity to MHL1, 2, and 3 enabled products

Evaluation kits are available now.