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Welcome to the world of digital entertainment enabled by HDCP technologies. High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) technologies protect high-value digital motion pictures, television programs and audio against unauthorized interception and copying between a digital set top box or digital video recorder and a digital TV or PC. HDCP is a specification developed by Intel Corporation to protect digital entertainment across the DVI/HDMI interface. The HDCP specification provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment content to DCI-HDMI-compliant digital displays. Implementation of HDCP requires a license.

HDCP Specification Update

DCP, LLC is pleased to announce the release of two new High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) specifications. HDCP Interface Independent Adaptation (HDCP IIA) can be implemented over any compatible protocol including TCP/IP and any compatible wired or wireless interface including Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB. HDCP on WHDI can be implemented over the new Wireless Home Digital Interface (WHDI). Both of these new HDCP specifications support the transport of compressed or uncompressed content and include state-of-the-art encryption technology.

To license either specification, current and new HDCP adopters will need to sign the newest version of the HDCP License Agreement as well as the new Addendum.

New White Paper: High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection revision 2.0

Download the latest whitepaper from DCP, LLC. New home theater networking scenarios demand robust and proven content protection technology. HDCP is evolving to meet that demand. 

Download DCP LLC's new white paper titled "HDCP Deciphered" now available here. This informative white paper provides authoritative information on how HDCP works, how to license the technology and where to have HDCP-enabled devices tested.

Broad Industry Support

HDCP has broad industry support from the major players in the digital entertainment value chain, including major motion picture studios, semiconductor companies, consumer electronics manufacturers and computer companies. Nearly 400 leading companies license the technology, and nearly 1 billion HDPC keys have been issued to date. Click here for a list of HDCP adopters.

HDCP: Technologies for protecting commercial entertainment content
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