APIX3 - Third Generation
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The full-featured Inova products based on APIX3 technology are currently available for purchase!
The third generation of APIX (APIX3) is targeted to address the enhanced requirements for Infotainment and Cockpit architectures in vehicles. Those architectures support multiple automotive UHD resolutions in car displays based on the most recent and future generations of high performance SoC.
The new APIX3 technology supports transmissions of up to 6 Gbps over one shielded twisted pair (STP) cable and up to 12 Gbps over a quad twisted pair (QTP) connection. This is four times the speed of the previous APIX2 generation. APIX3 supports video with HD and Ultra HD displays.
APIX3 offers a number of unique features for in-car video, such as:
- Enables the transmission of multiple video channels on one connection (which supports advanced cockpit architectures);
- Supports 100 Mbps Ethernet and other serial interface protocols;
- Provides advanced diagnostic capabilities, including cable monitoring, for preventative detection of cable degradation.
By supporting different cable media (such as STP, QTP and coaxial), APIX3 reduces the cost of cables to car manufacturers, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It provides scalable bandwidth, which means it can be used from entry-level to high-end systems.
The APIX3 IP is available for licensing and Socionext is its first licensee. Inova is also working with its partners to establish a full supporting ecosystem, including cables and connectors.
The new APIX3 technology is backward compatible with APIX2. It provides full duplex communication channels, and an active equalizer to automatically adjust to transmission lines individually, thus allowing plug and play connectivity. It also provides compensation for cable aging and temperature.
Please be aware that all INAP59x products are HDCP enabled and require an active license before they can be purchased or shipped. For more information, please visit the DCP website.
APIX3 follows safety-relevant (ISO26262) applications, and meets automotive EMI and robustness requirements.
APIX3 PRODUCT LIST
APIX3 Transmitters
TX/RX |
Part Number |
HDCP |
Video |
Video |
Ethernet |
SPI |
AShell |
Audio |
Package |
Size (mm) |
MOQ |
MSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TX |
no |
HDMI 1.4a / 2x DSI 1.2 |
2 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
2 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
no |
HDMI 1.4a |
2 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
2 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
no |
1x DSI 1.2 |
1 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
1 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
no |
DisplayPortTM 1.4a (SST) |
1 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
2 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
yes* |
HDMI 1.4a |
2 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
1 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
yes* |
HDMI 1.4a / 2x DSI 1.2 |
1 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
2 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
yes* |
HDMI 1.4a |
2 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
2 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
yes* |
1x DSI 1.2 |
1 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
1 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
TX |
yes* |
DisplayPortTM 1.4a (SST) |
1 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
2 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
APIX3 Receivers
TX/RX |
Part Number |
HDCP |
Video Interfaces |
Video |
Ethernet |
SPI |
AShell |
Audio |
Package |
Size (mm) |
MOQ |
MSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RX |
no |
DSI 1.2 / CSI 1.1 / LVDS |
1 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
1 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
|
RX |
yes* |
DSI 1.2 / CSI 1.1 / LVDS |
1 |
yes |
Single / Dual |
1 |
8 |
aQFN |
11x11 |
176 |
3 |
