Bearlake is the code-name for Intel’s next generation chipsets and already back in October we reported about the specifications for Intel’s coming chipsets. Now we’ve received more information specifically about the integrated Bearlake G+ chipset, which will use Intel’s G35 IGP circuit with an integrated graphics core. Official documents from Intel has revealed that G35 IGP will sport the HDMI interface and bring HDCP encryption from factory. The integrated graphics circuits supports resolutions up to 1920×1080 pixels at 24-bit colors. Which means that the circuit will be able to handle all kinds of HDTV broadcasts.
“Inside G35 IGP, the audio part still remains in ICH9 but there is also a HD Audio Link between G35 and ICH9 for direct transfer. It should also be noticed that HD Audio Codec is built in G35. In addition, Encrypted HDCP Key of G35 IGP can be stored any Flash Map devices such as BIOS.”
Intel seems to be focusing on integrated multimedia functions and you can rely on the fact that the MediaCenter market will only continue to grow the upcoming years. At the same time as the market grows the systems will shrink as the main components are integrated onto the motherboards.
