TPCAST ​​to collaborate with Lattice Semiconductor on wireless VR development

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, a leading provider of custom smart interconnect solutions, joined forces with TPCAST ​​to announce the establishment of an exclusive partnership to provide wireless solutions for head-mounted display (HMD)-based VR systems. Lattice provides the WirelessHD® solution and a complete set of FPGA and ASSP products exclusively for TPCAST's VR applications, enabling low-latency, high-bandwidth wireless video transmission.

The TPCAST ​​protocol supports wireless transmission and feedback control of high-definition displays for smart devices and computers. The newly released TPCAST ​​2.0 protocol supports up to 4K resolution at a refresh rate of 120 Hz, enabling an immersive wireless VR experience with nearly zero latency transmission between the display and the controller.

The TPCAST ​​wireless upgrade kit uses the Lattice MOD6320-T/MOD6321-R WirelessHD module. The module provides nearly zero latency and stable non-line-of-sight transmission performance, making it ideal for VR applications. The TPCAST ​​solution also features the Lattice SiI9396 600 MHz HDMI® Bridge IC, LatticeECP3 FPGA with SERDES, and the TPCAST ​​2.0 protocol and algorithm. The combination of strength and stability makes this stable and reliable solution able to support wireless transmission of 2160 x 1200 resolution VR display at 90Hz refresh rate.

Cheng Hwee Chee, Senior Director of Lattice Semiconductor's mobile and consumer electronics market, said: “We have established a partnership with TPCAST ​​to provide optimized wireless video solutions that are our commitment to enhance our virtual reality experience. Our WirelessHD technology It can eliminate the cable constraint for VR-loving consumers, maintain high quality and stable and reliable video transmission without degrading performance."

TPCAST ​​Marketing Director Andrea Liu said: "Lattice's proven WirelessHD technology and FPGA and ASSP products naturally make it our perfect partner for the wireless VR protocol TPCAST ​​2.0. We work together with Lattice to provide low latency, very The stable and reliable high-bandwidth video transmission solution enables an unmatched VR experience. We look forward to further cooperation with Lattice and jointly develop wireless VR solutions for the future."

Lattice offers a range of millimeter-wave solutions for high-speed wireless video and data transmission applications. Lattice has always been a market leader providing gigabit data rate solutions that support fast response beamforming for high quality, ultra low latency interactive video experiences. Lattice's programmable logic devices are also used in many other VR and 360-degree camera applications such as display bridges, space and position tracking, and camera interface expansion.