Exclusive Preview of ITE’s New IT6115: A Next-Generation MIPI Retimer Solution Integrating Splitter, Converter, and Dual-Protocol Conversion

As AR/VR, premium mobile devices, smart displays, and next-generation imaging systems continue to evolve rapidly, MIPI interface requirements are no longer limited to simple signal transmission. The market is now moving toward higher bandwidth, longer transmission distance, and more flexible PHY and protocol conversion capabilities.

 

Purpose-built to overcome the layout limitations of next-generation MIPI designs, IT6115 is ITE’s highly integrated MIPI D-PHY / C-PHY dual-mode conversion and splitting core. Featuring a flexible 1-port input to 2-port output architecture, it precisely reconstructs both the physical layer (PHY) and protocol layer for optimized system integration.

 

More than just a bridge device, IT6115 serves as a high-speed data router within complex signal chains, ensuring image data is delivered to the display endpoint in the most optimized format.

Six Core Advantages That Unlock High-End MIPI Applications

1. C-PHY / D-PHY Dual-Mode Conversion for Greater Design Freedom

IT6115 provides complete PHY-level conversion capability, eliminating interface-generation barriers between SoCs, display panels, and camera modules.

  • PHY conversion: Supports both MIPI C-PHY to D-PHY and D-PHY to C-PHY
  • Bandwidth advantage: Up to 2.5Gbps per D-PHY lane and 5.7Gbps per C-PHY trio
  • Flexible configuration: Supports D-PHY 1/2/4 lanes and C-PHY 1/2/3 trios
  • Development efficiency: Enables seamless communication between SoCs and panels while significantly reducing motherboard redesign costs

2. DSI / CSI Protocol Conversion That Bridges Display and Vision

IT6115 features a highly flexible MIPI protocol conversion engine that solves cross-domain hardware integration challenges.

  • Protocol conversion: Supports MIPI DSI ↔ CSI conversion
  • Design advantage: Easily converts SoC DSI output into CSI for image processors, or camera CSI signals into DSI for direct panel driving 

3. 1-to-2 Port Splitter, Perfect for Dual Displays and AR/VR

Built-in split modes make IT6115 ideal for synchronized display applications.

  • Versatile output modes: Supports Mirror Mode, Left/Right Mode, and Even/Odd Mode
  • AR optimization: Directly distributes a single video stream to left and right eye displays, simplifying system architecture and routing complexity 

4. DSC Slice Reconstruction for High-Resolution Transmission

IT6115 delivers critical display stream compression processing capability.

  • Efficient processing: Supports converting 4-slice DSC streams into 2x2-slice TX outputs per port (DSC Half Rate Mode) 
  • Technical highlight: Improves transmission stability for high-resolution image streams 

5. Up to 100cm Long-Reach Transmission for Layout Freedom

In drones, foldable devices, smart cockpits, and head-mounted systems, cable length is often the main source of signal degradation. IT6115 frees your design from physical distance constraints.

  • Function positioning: Integrated high-performance MIPI C/D PHY retimer
  • Transmission reach: Supports signal extension up to 100cm (max)
  • Development benefit: Solves signal attenuation issues caused by long FPC routing while maintaining clean signal integrity in complex mechanical structures 

6. Open Embedded Architecture for Highly Customizable Software Control

IT6115 offers a highly flexible development platform tailored to customer-specific applications.

  • Development environment: Built-in embedded MCU and Flash
  • Value enhancement: Customers can develop dedicated firmware for precise application control, optimizing system cost while enabling strong product differentiation 

Three Key Target Applications

  1. Premium Mobile Display Systems
    Supports 5K high-resolution panels, ideal for tablets and mobile devices requiring high refresh rates or dual-display architectures.
  2. AR / VR Devices
    Dual-eye synchronized splitting combined with a compact 5x5mm XQFN package, perfectly fitting the space constraints of wearable devices.
  3. Smart Vision and Camera Systems
    With CSI/DSI protocol conversion, IT6115 flexibly connects edge-computing cameras and ISPs.

As ITE’s upcoming next-generation highly integrated MIPI solution, IT6115 sets a new benchmark for flexible PHY and protocol conversion. It is positioned to become a key pre-launch platform for AR/VR, mobile computing, and intelligent imaging markets.

 

Now is the ideal time to prepare your next-generation display architecture roadmap. Contact the ITE team today for early product preview access and design-in support.