Optimized Design of Ethernet to HDMI Accelerator and IP Subsystems for IoT

Abstract

The rapid advancement in digital electronics has given rise to System on Chip (SoC) technology, enabling the integration of multiple reusable Intellectual Property (IP) components, processors, memory elements, and bus architectures into a single chip. SoCs are increasingly applied in various sectors due to their ability to integrate multiple functionalities, including Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, onto a single platform. As the demand for complex, multi-functional devices grows, design complexity, power management, and space constraints become crucial. A hierarchical design approach, emphasizing the reuse of pre-designed and verified IP blocks, reduces development costs and time. Tools like the Xilinx Vivado IP Integrator facilitate this by allowing designers to seamlessly integrate IPs. This paper explores an SoC architecture designed for high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) and Ethernet signal processing, which utilizes an FPGA system to store and transmit video data over long distances through an Ethernet network. This design supports IoT device connectivity and can display video on multiple screens using HDMI while ensuring signal integrity and high-quality output.