New HDMI‑APIX3 Converter Empowers Automotive Video & ADAS Testing

Inova Semiconductors, in partnership with ARRK Engineering, has unveiled a new HDMI‑APIX3 converter module that streamlines the testing of high‑resolution video for automotive infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Designed as a standalone solution, the module bridges any HDMI source to APIX3‑compatible displays, enabling seamless visual validation and component debugging.

Key features include:

• Flexible firmware that supports both image and control data transmission.
• Automatic or manual resolution adjustment to match the connected APIX3 display.
• Simulation of complex driver functions for realistic testing.
• MII (Media Independent Interface) Ethernet data capture for comprehensive diagnostics.

APIX3 – Inova’s third‑generation multichannel serializer/deserializer – delivers up to 12 Gbps bandwidth and supports HD and Ultra‑HD displays in infotainment and ADAS applications.

The converter assists system developers and OEMs throughout the development, validation, and release of intricate APIX3‑networked infotainment solutions. It serves as a versatile measurement tool, a video source for display durability testing, and a rapid‑prototyping aid for new concept reviews and targeted HMI development.

Backward‑compatible with the APIX2 interface, the HDMI‑APIX3 converter can also be used with legacy displays, ensuring a smooth transition between generations.

Compact dimensions of 105 mm × 46 mm × 80 mm and a weight of 250 g make the module easy to integrate. The front panel provides USB, Ethernet, and HDMI ports, while the rear allows connection to an APIX3 component, 12 VDC power, and an interchangeable SD card. With a power consumption of just 2.7 W, the embedded microcontroller orchestrates all critical functions, dynamically formatting HDMI video data for the target display and enabling real‑time resolution adjustments during testing.

ARRK Engineering brings deep expertise in electronics, software, CAE, materials, acoustics, composites, vehicle architecture, high‑voltage storage, powertrain, chassis, interior/exterior design, optics, passive safety, and thermal management to the project.