MIPI Interface

MIPI Interface usually refers to the MIPI DSI (Display Serial Interface) used to connect a host processor to a display panel in smartphones, tablets, wearables, AR/VR devices, and many embedded systems. Compared with parallel RGB interfaces, MIPI DSI uses high-speed serial lanes to transmit pixel data with fewer pins, which helps reduce connector size, routing complexity, EMI risk, and overall system footprint. It supports common display features such as command/video transmission modes, high resolutions, high refresh rates, and low-power states—making it a mainstream choice for compact designs where bandwidth and integration efficiency matter.

In real projects, “MIPI compatibility” is not just the connector—it’s about matching the full link configuration: lane count (e.g., 1–4 lanes or more), per-lane data rate, pixel format (RGB565/666/888), timing parameters, and whether the panel expects Video Mode (continuous streaming) or Command Mode (frame updates via commands). Designers also need to confirm voltage levels, reset/TE signals, initialization command sets, and the host DSI controller’s capabilities to avoid issues like unstable frames, tearing, or bring-up failures. MIPI DSI is widely used in handheld terminals, industrial HMIs, portable medical devices, camera viewfinders, and near-eye displays where slim wiring, high bandwidth, and reliable display driving are required.