The two products are distinct with the MIPI D-PHY IP v1.1 IP optimised for ultra-low power targeting wearable and IoT display applications which require minimal throughput for their small and lower resolution screens, but where power is important. The D-PHY IP v1.2 is targeted at a broader market, and both are qualified for automotive use.
The D-PHY IP are also available as a Tx only and Rx only to save on silicon area and further improve on power consumption. The D-PHY IP is integrated with both the MIPI DSI-2 and CSI-2 IP, offering a Total MIPI Display and Total MIPI Camera IP Solution.
All combinations of Arasan’s D-PHY IP are immediately available for GlobalFoundries 22nm. Arasan is also offering its D-PHY IP and C-PHY / D-PHY Combo IP for GlobalFoundries 12nm SoC designs.
A D-PHY / C-PHY Combo HDK based on Arasan’s ASIC is also available. The same Arasan C/D-PHY Combo ASIC is used to test for MIPI CSI, DSI, D-PHY and C-PHY Standards Compliance by multiple test companies.
