ADV7511

225 MHz High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) transmitter

Overview

The ADV7511 is a 225 MHz High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) transmitter designed for applications requiring high-performance video and audio over HDMI. The ADV7511 supports HDMI 1.4 features including 3D video and xvYCC™ color spaces.

The ADV7511 is integrated into several Xilinx evaluation boards including Artix-7, Kintex-7, Virtex-7, and Zynq platforms. This reference design provides the video and audio interface between the FPGA and the on-board ADV7511.

The video uses a 16-bit 422 YCbCr interface (except VC707 which uses 36-bit 444 RGB interface) and the audio uses a single-bit SPDIF interface.

Features:

• HDMI 1.4 compliant transmitter

• Support for video resolutions up to 1080p

• Integrated HDCP engine with key storage

• Audio support via I2S, S/PDIF, or DSD

• On-chip EDID buffer

• RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4, and YCbCr 4:2:2 color space support

• CEC support

• 225 MHz maximum pixel clock

Applications:

• Video processing and distribution

• Set-top boxes and DVD/Blu-ray players

• Gaming consoles

• Professional AV equipment

• FPGA development and prototyping

Recommendations

People who follow the flow that is outlined, have a much better experience with things. However, like many things, documentation is never as complete as it should be. If you have any questions, feel free to ask on our EngineerZone forums, but before that, please make sure you read our documentation thoroughly.

To better understand the ADV7511, we recommend using the evaluation boards with the ADV7511 integrated on them.

Table of contents

1. Using the evaluation board/full stack reference design that we offer:

   1. User guide - what you need to know about the evaluation board

   2. Prerequisites - what you need to get started with the setup

   3. Quick start guides:

      1. Using the AC701

      2. Using the KC705

      3. Using the VC707

      4. Using the ZC702

      5. Using the ZC706

      6. Using the ZedBoard

   4. Configure an SD Card with Kuiper

2. Design with the ADV7511

   • Block diagram

     • ADV7511 product page

   • Resources for designing a custom ADV7511-based platform software

     1. For Linux software:

        1. About the device driver:

           • AXI HDMI TX Linux driver

           • AXI-DMAC DMA Controller Linux driver

           • ADV7511 Linux device driver

        2. About the device tree:

           • Customizing the device tree on the target

     2. HDL reference design which you must use in your FPGA.

   • Guides for ADV7511

     • ADV7511 Transmitter API - Comprehensive API documentation

     • ADV7511: 225 MHz, High Performance HDMI Transmitter with ARC Data Sheet (Rev.Sp0)

     • UG-235: User Guide for Advantiv ADV7842/ADV7511 Video Evaluation Board

     • ADV7511 Programming Guide, Rev. 1.2

3. Video Encoder EI3 Extender Example

4. Help and Support

Block diagram

Warning

All the products described on this page include ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive devices. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000V readily accumulate on the human body or test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although the boards feature ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high-energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality. This includes removing static charge on external equipment, cables, or antennas before connecting to the device.