This HDMI 2.O Rx IP complies with HDMI specification version 2.0b and offers a full HDMI receiver capability. It is made up of two modules: a link module and a physical layer (PHY). The link module is implemented as a synthesizable soft IP, whereas the PHY is upper compatible with DVI receiver and implemented as a hard IP based on TSMC 28HPC+ CMOS logic process. The transmission of audiovisual content is secured by an integrated HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) encryption.