DI3CM-HCI – MIPI® I3C Controller (Master)

DI3CM-HCI – MIPI® I3C Contoller (Master)

for Smart Connectivity, Mobile, IoT, Automotive, and Next-Gen Embedded Systems

The DI3CM-HCI is a high-performance MIPI® I3C Host Controller IP Core engineered for design teams building faster, smarter, and more energy-efficient electronic systems. It acts as a modern connectivity backbone for sensors, actuators, power-management units, and system controllers, delivering a robust medium-speed control and utility interface that seamlessly links peripherals with the application processor.

Designed as a future-proof replacement for legacy I²C and SPI, the DI3CM-HCI offers:

• Higher bandwidth for data-intensive peripherals

• Lower power consumption for battery-sensitive designs

• Reduced pin count and simplified board layout

• More reliable, feature-rich communication suited for next-generation embedded architectures

With an integrated Host Controller Interface (HCI), the DI3CM-HCI streamlines system integration, accelerates time-to-market, and enables scalable performance across ASIC, SoC, and FPGA platforms.

Optimized for Modern Electronic Design

Engineered for performance-driven applications, the DI3CM-HCI delivers:

• Superior interoperability with diverse smart peripherals

• Efficient protocol management and dynamic device enumeration

• Easy scalability for future system upgrades

• Compact, low-power IP footprint ideal for advanced designs

Whether you are developing consumer electronics, safety-critical automotive platforms, industrial IoT equipment, or ultra-compact wearable devices, the DI3CM-HCI provides the reliability and efficiency required for cutting-edge MIPI I3C communication.

Key Application Areas

📱 Mobile & Consumer Electronics

• Camera modules

• Fingerprint and biometric sensors

• Haptic drivers and advanced UI components

🌐 IoT & Industrial Systems

• Environmental and multi-modal sensors

• Smart actuators and nodes

• Security modules and trusted elements

🚗 Automotive & Transportation

• ADAS sensor clusters

• Infotainment and smart-dashboard systems

• In-cabin monitoring and driver-awareness sensing

⌚ Wearables & Health Tech

• Motion tracking

• Health monitoring sensors

• Always-on, low-power embedded systems

Technology-Agnostic IP Core

All DCD-SEMI IP Cores are fully technology-agnostic, ensuring 100% compatibility with any ASIC or FPGA vendor, giving design engineers complete freedom in silicon platform selection and future migration.

Why Choose DI3CM-HCI?

The DI3CM-HCI represents DCD-SEMI’s commitment to delivering forward-looking, integration-friendly, and power-efficient connectivity IP. Leveraging over two decades of engineering expertise, DCD-SEMI provides:

• Proven silicon-ready IP

• Extensive documentation and reference designs

• Direct access to expert technical support

With DI3CM-HCI, you can build connected, intelligent, and future-ready devices with confidence.

ALL DCD’S IP CORES ARE TECHNOLOGY AGNOSTIC, ENSURING 100% COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL FPGA AND ASIC VENDORS.