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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 HDCP adopters need only to sign an addendum to the HDCP License Agreement, which will be added to the web site soon. New adopters will need to sign 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.

CEA Industry Forum Presentation

Three leaders in the development of high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) technology and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) discuss what has been done and is being done to improve HDMI/HDCP interoperability among consumer electronics products. In the presentation, DCP, LLC president Stephen Balogh provides an update on HDCP compliance, testing facilities and test tools. Click here to access the audio portion of the presentation and here to access the HDCP PowerPoint presentation.

Notice Regarding ARTs //LEARN MORE

As of 31 December 2008, DCP, LLC will no longer accept new submissions for Approved Retransmission Technologies (ARTs).

DCP, LLC Approves Quantum Data 882E as Authorized Test Tool //LEARN MORE

DCP, LLC is pleased to announce the approval of the Quantum Data 882E as an Authorized Test Tool for HDCP compliance testing. The approval of the tool gives adopters a new option for testing and debugging products. Devices successfully tested with the 882E have a significantly higher probability of passing the HDCP Compliance Test. The DCP, LLC-approved software release version 2.17.6 for the 882E can be downloaded here from the Quantum Data Web site. For more information about Authorized Test Centers, please visit the Compliance page.

HDCP Deciphered //READ NOW

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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HDCP Specifications - PDF downloads

Click here for information about HDCP compliance testing and industry plugfests