Based on the ARM® Cortex® which includes the A9 and A5, the System on Chip (SoC) family combines a broad level of integration on a single chip architecture. This scalable multicore platform includes single, dual and quad core based solutions. These coordinated powerful graphic processors offer highly flexible designs of user interfaces in 3D and/or 2D. This next level of multimedia processing provides advanced video technology in a variety of visual qualities. Targeting consumer, industrial, medical and automotive solutions, the family offers the right solution for customer needs and all parts are automotive qualified.

For applications in the field of remote displays and cameras, this product line-up also supports high speed APIX® interfaces from Inova Semiconductors. This point-to-point connectivity transmits uncompressed and resolution independent pixel data over long distances.

The ARM9™ processor SoC family enables ultra low cost single processor solutions. This device is highly optimized for various types of applications which require low power CPU performance in combination with sophisticated 2D/3D graphics features in a compact SoC. The product incorporates Inova Semiconductors’ innovative APIX® GBit/s interface (Automotive Pixel Link).

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Built on SOCIONEXT’s 2D SEERIS™ Pixel Engine, enables highly optimized and cost attractive solutions for a broad range of remote display uses up to 4k resolutions. Reduces the overall BOM and allows the realization of future proof architectures. Performs all graphics processing in a line-buffer based scheme, combined with a versatile and flexible sprite engine.

Integrates APIX video link up to 12 Gbps link speed. Includes safety features such as signature units to monitor the integrity of display contents, thus supporting the certification of Automotive Safety Integrity. Enables camera connectivity over Ethernet and supports touch controller connectivity through its back channel.

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The SEERIS ® 2D Graphics IP is a building block concept combining a collection of graphics processing units with focus on 2D operations, display control and video capture which can be combined on a system level to a more complex graphic subsystem. Implemented as a high-quality, synthesizable Soft IP, it allows an easy adaption to existing semiconductor technologies.

With its generic, flexible and silicon-proven concept it is made for a wide range of System-on-Chips and is capable of working with different types, sizes and resolutions.

In total over 10 different variants for application processors, GPUs, MCUs, Codecs and GDCs are used for in-house and several external customer projects. Initially developed for automotive applications with additional features to support safety critical use cases, it is used and suitable for many other applications. Therefore the SEERIS ® 2D Graphics Engine IP is continuously updated with new technologies and features.

SoC Design Architecture

Architecture

• All buffer formats 100% compatible
• Flexible pixel formats (1/2/4/8/16/18/24/32 bpp; any bit width per channel)
• YUV support (packed, planar, 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0, progressive, interlaced)
• Dynamic re-configuration of processing units
• Ready to support standards (i.e. OpenWF)
• Optimized for operations without read-after-write dependencies
• Command sequencer included

Display

• Scan directions: 90/180/270° rotation, horizontal/vertical flip
• Multiple layers (alpha blend) with configurable mapping
• Scaling and warping on-the-fly (e.g. windshield correction)
• Image compression and decompression on-the-fly
• Spacial and temporal dithering
• Special safety features
• Various dual display modes and programmable timing generators

Blit

• Fast single pass blit operations
• Scaling & rotation
• Perspective warping (simple 3D effects = “2.5D”)
• Arbitrary warping (e.g. for lens distortion removal or HuD)
• High quality re-sampling (super-sampling, anisotropic)
• Linear light filtering (improves motion blur and anti-aliasing quality)
• Image compression and decompression
• Programmable FIR filter (blurring, sharpening, etc)

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Scalable Building Block Concept

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Socionext's SEERIS® Graphics Engine IP

Socionext Embedded Software Austria GmbH in Linz (SESA) is a leading HMI tool provider and development partner for worldwide automotive, industrial, and telecommunication customers. SESA supports its customers with the CGI Studio tool environment as well as provision of software services mainly in the areas of HMI development and embedded software. SESA’s activities are driven by its close customer relationships and strong concentration on customers’ needs.

For CGI Studio software products please visit www.cgistudio.at.