has released its new controller, the LSI MB88387. This product, for the first time in the industry, carries the physical and link layers conforming to the IEEE1394b-2002 (*3) standard and the copyright protection function conforming to the DTCP (*4) standard.
The LSI MB88387 is compatible with IDB-1394 (*2), which has been promoted as a standard in-vehicle information system network.
IDB-1394 is presently drawing attention as an in-vehicle information system network that enables multiplex transmission of digital content such as DVD video and digital television without deterioration in vehicles or at home.
Fujitsu, using the technical know-how of IEEE1394 (*5) controller LSI, has developed this product as the first of IDB-1394 controller LSIs.
This product allows passengers in the rear seat of a car to freely watch quality digital video and listen to quality audio sound whenever they want. The product thus enables easy development of rear sheet entertainment systems.
To implement multiplex transmission of navigation video and camera video for environment monitoring as well as further system cost reduction, Fujitsu will continue to develop IDB-1394-related products to enrich the product lineups.