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IM1 HDMI 1.4a

This course covers the HDMI multimedia interface

Objectives
bullet_jaune_1 The course describes the architecture of a HDMI source-cable-sink system.
bullet_jaune_1 An introduction to Video and Audio standards is done prior to clarifying how this standards are transported through HDMI.
bullet_jaune_1 The analog interface is studied in detail, particularly the TMDS specification.
bullet_jaune_1 The course clarifies information coding / decoding schemes.
bullet_jaune_1 Content protection mechanisms are explained.
bullet_jaune_1 Ethernet connectivity and audio return channel are also covered.

bullet_jaune_1 This course has been delivered to several companies developing mobile phone chipsets.
A more detailed course description is available on request at info@ac6-formation.com
Prerequisites
bullet_jaune_2 Experience of a digital bus is recommended.

Outline
First day
INTRODUCTION TO HDMI
bullet_jaune_2 Digital link between audio / video source and display or video-projector
bullet_jaune_2 Pinout, source and sink requirements
bullet_jaune_2 Status exchange through VESA DDC channel
bullet_jaune_2 Optional HDMI Ethernet and Audio Return Channel (HEAC)
bullet_jaune_2 Content protection technology
bullet_jaune_2 Compatibility with Digital Visual Interface [DVI], adapter
bullet_jaune_2 Mechanical specification, connectors Type A, B, C, D and E
bullet_jaune_2 Dual link capability
bullet_jaune_2 Maximum possible bit rates
PHYSICAL LAYER
bullet_jaune_2 TMDS character time definition
bullet_jaune_2 Single-ended differential signal, definition of the swing
bullet_jaune_2 Sink clock recovery
bullet_jaune_2 Line termination and equalization
bullet_jaune_2 Source pre-emphasis
bullet_jaune_2 Source and sink TMDS characteristics, eye diagrams
bullet_jaune_2 I2C and CEC signal requirements
bullet_jaune_2 Interface testing (compliance checklist)
bullet_jaune_2 Lecroy QualiPHY HDMI test solution
bullet_jaune_2 HEAC physical layer, MLT-3 signaling
bullet_jaune_2 Simultaneous transmitting ARC and MLT-3 100BASE-TX signals
bullet_jaune_2 Differential mode and common mode transmission characteristics
SIGNALING AND ENCODING
bullet_jaune_2 Clock channel, pixel rate
bullet_jaune_2 Encoder mux
bullet_jaune_2 Leading and trailing guard bands and preamble
bullet_jaune_2 TERC4 data coding scheme
bullet_jaune_2 Video data coding
bullet_jaune_2 Purpose of auxiliary data
bullet_jaune_2 Error correction
bullet_jaune_2 Packet formats
VIDEO STREAMS
bullet_jaune_2 Video standard basics, SDTV, EDTV, HDTV
bullet_jaune_2 3D video format structure
bullet_jaune_2 3D transmission video formats
bullet_jaune_2 Video data coding 24, 30, 36 or 48 bits
bullet_jaune_2 Video control signals HSYNC, VSYNC
bullet_jaune_2 Video data decoding
bullet_jaune_2 Video format timing specification
bullet_jaune_2 Color depth requirements
bullet_jaune_2 Gamut-related metadata
Second day
AUDIO STREAMS
bullet_jaune_2 Audio basics, L-PCM coding, IEC standards
bullet_jaune_2 Audio sample clock capture and regeneration, N and CTS parameters
bullet_jaune_2 Using a CEC feedback channel to adjust the clock in the Source device
bullet_jaune_2 Audio, video synchronization
bullet_jaune_2 Audio data packetization
bullet_jaune_2 DST usage
bullet_jaune_2 HEAC audio return channel
CONTROL AND CONFIGURATION
bullet_jaune_2 I2C basics
bullet_jaune_2 The Display Data Channel [DDC] usage during configuration
bullet_jaune_2 VESA enhanced display data channel standard
bullet_jaune_2 Physical address discovery algorithm
bullet_jaune_2 AVI info frame
bullet_jaune_2 Audio info frame
bullet_jaune_2 E-EDID data structure
bullet_jaune_2 CEA extension
bullet_jaune_2 HDMI vendor-specific data block
bullet_jaune_2 DVI / HDMI device discrimination
bullet_jaune_2 Consumer Electronic Control
bullet_jaune_2 CEC command description, remote control, AV-link protocol
bullet_jaune_2 HEAC capability discovery and control
bullet_jaune_2 CDC arbitration
bullet_jaune_2 Channel states and transitions
bullet_jaune_2 Activation of an HDMI channel
bullet_jaune_2 HEC control for adjacent devices
bullet_jaune_2 Message description
bullet_jaune_2 Networking using 100BASE-TX
bullet_jaune_2 Connection to internet via home network
bullet_jaune_2 Switching, loop detection and removal
CONTENT PROTECTION
bullet_jaune_2 HDCP specification (DRM)
bullet_jaune_2 Authentication of devices
bullet_jaune_2 Computation of shared key
bullet_jaune_2 Multimedia contents encryption
bullet_jaune_2 HDCP over HDMI
bullet_jaune_2 ACP packets