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The Lattice Developers Conference 2024 offered an incredible platform for innovation, and Fidus Systems proudly showcased a demo highlighting the potential of the LVDS Tunneling Protocol and Interface (LTPI). Our demonstration, “Video Streaming Over LTPI,” illustrated how LTPI can transcend its traditional use cases to enable high-speed video streaming in real-time. This showcase captured the attention of attendees, providing a detailed exploration of LTPI’s technological capabilities and practical implications.
Here’s a deep dive into the demo and its implications for future technologies.
LTPI, or LVDS Tunneling Protocol and Interface, is a standard introduced by the Open Compute Project (OCP) to enable communication between Host Processor Modules (HPM) and Security Control Modules (SCM). Traditionally utilized for low-speed housekeeping signals such as I2C, GPIO, and UART channels. Fidus took this a step further by using LTPI to stream video, demonstrating its adaptability and potential to power new use cases in high-speed data transfer.
This advancement underscores the evolution of LTPI from a niche protocol to a versatile tool capable of revolutionizing communication between critical system components. By leveraging this protocol, Fidus demonstrated how LTPI could meet the rising demand for faster, more efficient data transmission methods.
Our demo leveraged the Lattice MachXO5™-NX FPGA, showcasing its capability to support high-speed LTPI communications. The design utilized cutting-edge hardware components to illustrate a seamless workflow, including:
The demonstration integrated Lattice’s LTPI IP core and MIPI IP core to convert captured video into LTPI frames and transmit them seamlessly between the HPM and SCM.
This demonstration highlighted LTPI’s ability to support new, practical use cases beyond its original design. By enabling video streaming, LTPI opens opportunities for applications like remote system monitoring, where real-time visual feedback enhances operational insights.
The use of the MachXO5-NX FPGA emphasized the flexibility and performance of Lattice’s solutions, providing a strong foundation for future developments. Additionally, this demo showcased how LTPI can handle data-intensive tasks effectively, offering practical solutions for industries that demand reliable and high-speed communication systems.
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Chris walks through the technical details, from the setup to the implications of this innovative implementation. He explains the significance of LTPI in advancing data transfer technologies and its potential applications across various industries.
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