Datasheet
225 MHz, High Performance HDMI 
Transmitter with ARC
ADV7511
Rev. Sp0 
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FEATURES 
General 
Incorporates HDMI 1.4 features 
Audio return channel (ARC) 
3D video support 
225 MHz supports 12-bit Deep Color operation in all video 
formats up to 1080p 
Supports gamut metadata packet transmission 
Integrated CEC buffer/controller—upgraded to HDMI 1.4 
Compatible with DVI 1.0 and HDCP 1.4 
Video/audio inputs accept logic levels from 1.8 V to 3.3 V 
Digital video 
3D video ready 
Programmable two-way color space converter 
Supports RGB, YCbCr, and DDR 
Supports ITU656-based embedded syncs 
Automatic input video format timing detection (CEA-861-E) 
Digital audio 
Audio return channel (ARC) for HDMI 1.4 support 
Supports standard S/PDIF for stereo LPCM or compressed 
audio up to 192 kHz 
8-channel uncompressed LPCM I
2
S audio up to 192 kHz 
Special features for easy system design 
On-chip MPU with I
2
C master to perform HDCP operations 
and EDID reading operations 
5 V tolerant I
2
C and HPD I/Os, no extra device needed 
No audio master clock needed for supporting S/PDIF and I
2
S 
On-chip MPU reports HDMI events through interrupts and 
registers 
APPLICATIONS 
Home entertainment products 
Gaming consoles 
PCs 
DVD players and recorders 
Digital set top boxes 
A/V receivers 
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 
ADV7511
HDCP
ENCRYPTION
HDCP KEYS
TMDS
OUTPUTS
VIDEO
DATA
CAPTURE
AUDIO
DATA
CAPTURE
I
2
C
MASTER
I
2
C
SLAVE
HDCP AND EDID
MICROCONTROLLER
ARC
HEAC+
HEAC–
S
PDIF_OUT
SPDIF
I2S[3:0]
DSD[5:0]
MCLK
LRCLK
SCLK
DSD_CLK
D[35:0]
VSYNC
HSYNC
DE
CLK
HPD
INT
SDA
SCL
DDCSCL
DDCSDA
CEC_CLK
CEC
TXC+
TX2+
TX1+
TX0+
TXC–
TX2–
TX1–
TX0–
CEC CONTROLLER/
BUFFER
REGISTERS
AND
CONFIG.
LOGIC
4:2:2
4:4:4
AND
COLOR
SPACE
CONVERTER
08799-001
Figure 1. 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The ADV7511 is a 225 MHz High-Definition Multimedia Inter-
face (HDMI™) transmitter, which is ideal for home entertainment 
products including DVD players/recorders, digital set top boxes, 
A/V receivers, gaming consoles, and PCs. 
The digital video interface contains an HDMI 1.4- and a DVI 1.0-
compatible transmitter, and supports all HDTV formats (including 
1080p with 12-bit Deep Color). The ADV7511 supports the 
HDMI 1.4-specific features, HEAC (ARC), and 3D video. In 
addition to these features, the ADV7511 supports x.v.Color™, high 
bit rate audio, and programmable AVI InfoFrames. With the 
inclusion of HDCP, the ADV7511 allows the secure transmission of 
protected content as specified by the HDCP 1.4 protocol. 
The ADV7511 supports both S/PDIF and 8-channel I
2
S audio. 
Its high fidelity 8-channel I
2
S can transmit either stereo or 7.1 
surround audio up to 768 kHz. The S/PDIF can carry compressed 
audio including Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and THX®. Fabricated in 
an advanced CMOS process, the ADV7511 is provided in a 
100-lead LQFP surface-mount plastic package and is specified 
over the 0°C to +70°C temperature range. 
For more information about the ADV7511, email: ATV_VideoTx_Apps@analog.com. 


