Formatting audio-video information compliant with first transmission format to second transmission format in integrated circuit for offloading physical layer logic for first transmission format to separate integrated circuit

Abstract

Techniques and mechanisms for formatting digital audio-video ('AV') information. In an embodiment, interface logic includes circuitry to receive digital AV information which, in one or more respects, is according to or otherwise compatible with a first interface specification. The interface logic changes a format of the digital AV information to allow for subsequent physical layer processing which is according to a second interface specification. In another embodiment, conversion logic receives analog signals according to the second interface specification and, based on such analog signals, performs digital information processing for subsequent generation of other analog signals to be transmitted according to the first interface specification.