What is GVIF?

GVIF stands for Gigabit Video InterFace.
GVIF is a high speed serial video delivery interface developed by Sony. It allows high quality digital transmission of up to 1.2Gbps over a single shielded pair at distances up to 20 meters.

Additionally, the porting of industry-leading content protection technology makes GVIF the ideal interface for next generation automotive video systems.

GVIF has a long (10+ year) history of success and pedigree originating in Sony's core technology development. Originally developed for the consumer and IT markets, the GVIF product line has migrated to focus solely on automotive video products. It was a natural progression, since GVIF is uniquely suited for the car.

GVIF can be considered a true convergence product.porting advanced consumer technology to the automobile.

GVIF Milestones

2007	Release of GVIF-HDCP samples for in-vehicle digital entertainment applications CXM4017R/4018R
2006	GVIF-HDCP approved by DVD-CCA for digital entertainment delivery in motor vehicles
2005	Development started on new family of GVIF products incorporating content protection technology
2004	Proliferation of GVIF designs across multiple car platforms Release of 24-bit full color chipset, supporting WQVGA-SVGA CXB1457R/1458R
2002	Adoption of GVIF by a world leading car manufacturer for car navigation system
1999	Production release of 24-bit true color chipset supporting display resolutions up to XGA CXB1454R/1455R/1456R
1997	Production release of 18-bit true color chipset supporting display resolutions up to XGA CXB1451Q/1452Q
1996	Introduction of GVIF, a high-speed serial interface technology for digital video applications