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Socionext Introduces ISO26262 Certified
Smart Graphic Display Controllers
4th Generation Smart Graphic Display Controllers Enable Panoramic and Multi-displays[Langen/Germany and Yokohama/Japan. July 15, 2022] --- Socionext, a global leader in the design anddevelopment of innovative System-on-Chip products, has announced a new series of smart display controllers,“SC1721/ SC1722/ SC1723 Series”, certified with ISO26262 for functional safety. Samples will be available atthe end of July 2022.

The automotive industry is currently undergoing major transformations that occur approximately once every
100 years. The E/E (Electrical/Electronic) architecture, which is the system structure of automobiles, is changing
from a distributed architecture to a domain/zone architecture. Automakers are adopting integrated cockpit
systems linking multiple displays, such as meters, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), and head-up displays. Larger
display size and screen resolution are also driving the demand for improved image quality. Due to the changes,
complying with the ISO26262 functional safety standard is critical for new automotive ADAS and infotainment
systems development.

Socionext has been developing smart display controllers for automotive applications for many years. This fourth
generation is equipped with an APIX®3 SerDes-repeater function that allows daisy-chaining of multiple smart
display controllers, enabling up to four display connections in a chain. Compared to the previous generation,
this function greatly improves the wiring efficiency of the vehicle and facilitates the cooperation of multiple
displays. In addition, the company's proprietary SEERIS™ 2D graphics IP is integrated with cutting-edge
functions, such as LED control and pixel compensation by Local Dimming, and Warping-on-the-fly dynamic
interpolation of the Warp Map. Socionext improves vehicle safety by adding a mechanism to monitor external
LED driver error detection and internal algorithm, and supports functional safety (ASIL-B) by complying with
the ISO26262 development process.

These features enable new architectures, such as panoramic displays for dashboards, to meet a growing trendof larger multi-display applications.

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SC1721/ SC1722/ SC1723 Series Main Lineup and SpecificationsSC1721AH5SC1722AK3SC1723AK3Package – Pin

EP-LQFP-216

TE-BGA-437

TE-BGA-427

Size

24mm x 24mm

23mm x 23mm

23mm x 23mm

Video Output
Resolution example

1920 x 1080

3840 x 1080

3840 x 2160

Dual LVDS, OpenLDI

Dual LVDS, OpenLDIeDP 5.4Gbps 4lane

Video Output®

APIX 3 SerDes-repeater

Video Input*1*1

Rx: 2 x 3Gbps withHDCP2.3

Rx: 2 x 3Gbps or 1 x6Gbps with HDCP2.3

Rx: 2 x 6Gbps withHDCP2.3

Tx: 1 x 3Gbps

Tx: 1 x 6Gbps

Tx: 1 x 6Gbps

LVDS, OpenLDILVDS, OpenLDILVDS, OpenLDI

512 LED block

512 LED block1024 LED block

Warping-on-the-fly

Yes

NoNoISO26262 ASIL-B compliant
development process

Yes

Yes

Yes

Local Dimming*1: APIX®3 SerDes-repeater or Video Input is exclusive depending on the lineup.

Photo: SC1721AH5
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About Socionext Inc.
Socionext Inc. is a global SoC (System-on-Chip) supplier and a pioneer of a unique “Solution SoC” business modelthrough decades of industry experience and expertise. Socionext contributes to global innovation in advanced
technologies including automotive, data center, networking, and smart devices. As a trusted silicon partner,
Socionext delivers superior features, performance, and quality that differentiate its customers’ products and services
from their competition.

Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its
development and sales activities. For more information, visit https://www.socionext.com/en/.

About Socionext Europe GmbH
Socionext Europe (SNEU) plays a major role in the worldwide activities of Socionext Inc., one of the world’s leading
fabless SoC suppliers. Its Headquarters is in Frankfurt, Germany with offices in Munich, Germany and Maidenhead,UK. The Munich Design and Support Center, a leader in embedded graphic solutions, specializes in hardware andsoftware product development for the automotive sector. Maidenhead supports Socionext’s IP Development &Engineering Center with a focus on ultra-high speed data conversion IP. Socionext Europe offers customers a range ofinnovative Custom SoC solutions for today’s state-of-the-art applications with total support from start to finish. For
more information please visit our website, email: info@eu.socionext.com or connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter and YouTube.

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