SiBEAM (a Lattice Semiconductor company) has announced new WirelessHD transmitter and receiver modules that operate over the 60 GHz millimeter wave frequency band. Based on production-proven WirelessHD chipsets already shipping in consumer electronic devices, the modules deliver visually lossless 1080p video streams at up to 60 frames per second and are an ideal video cable replacement solution in medical or industrial operating environments where cables are safety hazards. The wireless modules also reduce the cost of ownership in clean-room environments as there are no video cables to maintain and sterilize.
NDS Surgical Imaging is one of the first companies to integrate WirelessHD modules into their line of wireless video transmitters and surgical displays to ensure their customers have high-quality and robust HD video connectivity between the endoscopy camera and their displays in a pixel-perfect image with near-zero video latency. This technology, eliminates cable clutter and improves efficiencies in a clinical setting.
The WirelessHD MOD6320-T transmitter and MOD6321-R receiver modules connect to a host board and provide wireless video connectivity between an HDMI® source and a display. Having attained various wireless regulatory approvals, the modules significantly reduce the complexity associated with wireless performance design, testing, and compliance standards in wireless system design.
WirelessHD technology in the 60GHz millimeter wave spectrum has been used to provide a wireless video experience in high-definition with near-zero latency in consumer applications for many years. These modules will now bring 60 GHz WirelessHD technology beyond traditional consumer electronics and mobile products to industrial and medical devices where wireless high bandwidth video, with near zero latency, can significantly enhance day-to-day operations.
Key features of the combined SiBEAM MOD6320-T/MOD6321-R solution include:
60GHz WirelessHD v1.1 compliant devices
Modular Regulatory approval – FCC, CE, IC, ETSI
PC video resolutions VGA through SXGA+
CE video resolutions 480i/576i to 1080p/60 Hz
Near-zero latency for minimal image lag
Support for surround sound audio
Support for CEC or AVC commands
HDCP content protection
Automated advanced power control, for energy saving operation