Digital Blocks DB9000 Display Controller IP Core Family Extends Leadership in 8K, Automotive, Medical, Aerospace, and Industrial SoC Designs

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Jan. 08, 2026 – 

GLEN ROCK, New Jersey –  Digital Blocks, a leading developer of silicon-proven semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) soft cores, today announced enhanced capabilities within its DB9000 Display Controller & Processor IP Core Family. This update extends the family’s leadership in delivering high-performance, ultra-reliable display solutions for Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, and next-generation Automotive applications.

{{ image }}As SoC developers face increasing demands for 8K resolution and complex multi-layer graphics without compromising power efficiency, the DB9000 family provides a modular, silicon-proven architecture. The 2025 release strengthens support for high-bandwidth pixel processing, ensuring seamless integration into modern ASIC and FPGA roadmaps.

Modular Architecture for Diverse Applications

The DB9000 series is offered with customer-specific feature sets, allowing designers to scale from essential baseline controllers to high-end display processors. Key optional features available in the current release include:

• Multi-Layer Composition: Support for multiple graphics and video layers with hardware alpha blending.
• Advanced Image Processing: Integrated video up-sampling, color space conversion, and hardware cursor support.
• Versatile Resolution Support: Driving panels from wearable-class 240×240 up to cinema-grade 8K (7680×4320).

Robust Interconnect & Panel Interface Support

Designed for rapid integration into complex SoC fabrics, the DB9000 supports AXI4, AXI3, AHB, and Avalon protocols. For high-performance requirements, the core interfaces with DDRn DRAM frame buffers via data widths ranging from 32-bit to 512-bit.

The family maintains broad compatibility with industry-standard panel interfaces, including:

• Industrial & Automotive: LVDS (1, 2, 4, & 8 port), DisplayPort, and V-by-One.
• Mobile & Wearable: MIPI DSI-2.
• Consumer & Professional: HDMI and DVI.

Representative Resolution Support

The DB9000 family supports an industry-leading array of formats, including:

Price and Availability

The DB9000 Display Controller & Processor IP Core family is available now in synthesizable Verilog. Deliverables include a comprehensive simulation test suite, technical datasheet, and user manual. For product evaluation or pricing inquiries, please visit the DB9000 Product Page.

About Digital Blocks

Digital Blocks is a premier developer of silicon-proven semiconductor IP soft cores for SoC designers. The company specializes in best-in-class AMBA Peripherals (DMA/I3C/I2C/SPI), Display Controllers, 2D Graphics Hardware Accelerators, and RTP & UDP Networking stacks. By providing robust, high-integration IP, Digital Blocks enables technology companies to reduce R&D costs and accelerate time-to-market.

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