Chrontel has announced an HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) device, the CH7323, which adds CEC functionality to digital TVs, PCs, video recorders and other products that support the HDMI standard.
Low-cost Device Reduces Complexity, Cost and Development Effort
The CH7323 incorporates features that reduce system complexity, cost and development time. CEC channel wiring is a mandatory component of the HDMI specification. With CEC capability embedded into consumer electronics, viewers can control multiple HDMI-linked devices with a single remote control, enhancing the user experience.
The CH7323 integrates multiple pre-programmed hardware interrupt lines, so that standard control commands like Stop, Pause, Rewind and Eject can be directly accessed without delay or extra software development. The CH7323 also has advanced control options that handle additional CEC commands, including audio control.