STMicroelectronics intros 'Mystique' family

BANGALORE, INDIA: STMicroelectronics launches the ‘Mystique’ family of products i.e. high speed active-protocol bi-directional converters to manage audio and video signals between the DisplayPort and HDMI digital display interface technologies. Mystique is vouched upon as the most advanced Audio/Video converter SoC by STMicroelectronics. 

The products in the Mystique family include the STDP2600–HDMI 1.4 to Dual-Mode DisplayPort (DP++) converter, the STDP2650–DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI 1.4 converter, and the STDP2690–DisplayPort 1.2 to Dual-Mode DisplayPort (DP++) converter.

It has bi-directional conversion of HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 formats that ensure connectivity among various consumer and commercial computer and multimedia equipment, including Blu-ray disc players, game consoles, docking stations, laptops, tablets, digital signs, and Thunderbolt devices. The converters also support the new ultra high-definition 4Kx2K displays (4096x2160p is 4 times Full HD) and 7.1-channel surround sound.

The Mystique converters need only two data pairs to drive a Full HD 120Hz TV, minimising cable and component cost and signal routing space in product design. by developing external dongles and docking stations supporting both HDMI and DisplayPort standards for enterprise, mobile and home use, OEMs can expand their connectivity solutions.

based on ST's advanced DisplayPort technology, Mystique delivers the highest compatibility and reference standards with all major graphics-board and test-equipment manufacturers. The Mystique supports audio up to 7.1CH from 32kHz to 192kHz and high bit-rate audio and RGB and YUV video formats with deep colour up to 16 bits/colour. It is optimised for low-power operation.