Press Releases

Press Releases

Tue, 10 May 2011 05:00:00 -0700
Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., an innovator of high-performance analog and mixed-signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, invites manufacturers to join in developing SlimPort™ accessories that build on the high-resolution, low-power interface to deliver HD Everywhere . Analogix announces the “SlimPort Accessories Adopters Program” (SAAPSM) to develop products that allow users of smartphones, tablet PCs and notebook computers to view the growing libraries of HD content on their mobile devices on large screen displays. Authorized developers will have access to documentation and components, as well as technical support from the ADTC-EasyHDTM Test Lab, and free product certification. Each accessory must meet standards for product quality and compliance. Once products receive certification, adopters will receive listings on the Analogix website and submission to top-level mobile handset makers for evaluation and mass production. About the ADTC-EasyHD Test Lab
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:00:00 -0800

New family of devices allow OEMs to unleash the full power of AMD Fusion technology Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed-signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, today announced a new family of display translator devices (code-named “Travis”) compatible with AMD Fusion APUs. The new family of Travis devices from Analogix provides conversion from DisplayPort™ output to existing VGA and LVDS standards. “We are extremely honored to be a part of AMD’s forward-thinking and leading-edge Fusion APU initiative,” said Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix Semiconductor. “Developed in close cooperation with AMD, our new family of devices is specifically designed for AMD Fusion APUs. Incorporating unique features, these devices are fully validated to work on platforms and derivative products.” “With their experience and industry knowledge of DisplayPort™ as well as their high-speed analog design competence

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 04:00:00 -0800
ANX7805 and ANX7730 Enable a New Generation of Ultra-Slim Smartphones and Tablet PCs to Connect to any HDTV Using CoolHD™ Zero Power HDMI Technology Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high-performance digital media interface solutions, today released its SlimPort™ transmitter ANX7805 and CoolHD™ HDMI converter ANX7730 devices, enabling mobile phones, tablet PCs and other portable HD devices to connect to any HDTV. Analogix extends its award-winning zero-power CoolHD™ HDMI technology to offer an HDMI 1.4a-compliant solution with 3D display capabilities for mobile devices. Overcoming the space limitations of traditional connectivity port architecture on mobile devices, the new SlimPort mobile-to-HDTV solution allows manufacturers to deliver a new generation of ultra-thin form factor mobile HD devices by enabling HD multimedia connectivity via existing mobile USB connector. Now, SlimPort transmitter-enabled mobile phones, tablet PCs, digital still cameras, camcorders etc.,
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:10:00 -0800
Allows Phones, Tablets and More to Easily Connect to Any External Display Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high-performance digital media interface solutions, today announced the launch of its patent-pending SlimPort™ technology, which allows smartphones and other SlimPort-enabled mobile devices to deliver uncompressed 3D HD audio and video to large screen HDTVs and other displays over the existing mobile USB connector without draining the mobile devices’ batteries. SlimPort transmitters work with power saving CoolHD™ Analogix technology to enable HDTVs to play back digital media from any mobile device – including tablets, MP4 players, digital cameras, mobile phones and camcorders – using the existing mobile USB connector and existing display devices such as HDTVs, monitors and projectors. “Device manufacturers are increasingly incorporating HD playback into their portable products, and users of these devices want a simple way to view video, apps and enterprise
Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:08:00 -0800
Analogix Semiconductor attended "2010 China Promotion Conference of Integrated Circuit Industry" which was guided by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Software and Integrated Circuit Promotion Center. Analogix's Ultra-low-power HDMI 1.3 Transmitter ANX7150 wins "The Award of 2010 the Fifth 'China Chip' Most Potential". The topic of conference focused on the innovation and achievement of design for IC during the recently ten years. The attendee discussed deeply about how to use the our advantage resources to improve the developments of domestic IC industry, in order to fulfill the leap forward development as the reform of industry structure. Analogix's ANX7150 HDMI transmitter is compatible with the HDMI 1.3 Specification, and is backward compatible with DVI 1.1. It also supports HDCP 1.1 function with internal keys. ANX7150 has passed HDMI and HDCP testing, and ADTC-EasyHD Laboratory's Interoperability test. Using Analogix ground breaking and patented technology the
Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:08:00 -0800
Analogix Semiconductor attended "IP China 2010 the Sixth Chinese Software and IC IP Summit", which was guided by Technology Department, Electronic Information Technology Department and Software Service Department, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Science and State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China. Analogix won "The Award of New Century Ten Years IP Development Excellent Enterprise in IC Industry" in the award ceremony named "New Century Ten Years Innovative Way". Analogix owns a complete IP and documentation management system. Our company has full-time staffs that are responsible for promoting to apply for patents, the related knowledge training of IP, patent applications, archives preservation and patent document management. Meanwhile, we have applied for IP and patents both in China and America. Also we have obtained a number of PCT patents. There is the preliminary independent patents layout in Analogix. With years of accumulated in
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:30:00 -0800

New device bridges gap in panel interface transition, offering system manufacturers greater flexibility Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, today announced the availability of a DisplayPort to LVDS converter IC. The ANX1120 is designed to allow OEMs to offer the advantages of the latest DisplayPort enabled source devices to consumers while still using existing LVDS enabled displays. Bridging the gap between next generation technology and established technology, the ANX1120 offers OEMs increased flexibility to deliver valued added systems. LVDS is a widely used interface that transmits video pixel data from the graphical drawing engine to displays in applications that embed LCDs such as notebooks, tablets, all in one PCs, monitors and TVs. As the need increases for higher resolutions, lower power and higher integration, LVDS becomes less optimal and the need for

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 05:08:00 -0700

New Analogix attends "Innovative Zhongguancun 2010 Themed Event – Innovative Products (Technologies) Press Conference" with DisplayPort Product Family Beijing New Analogix Technology, Inc., an Analogix Semiconductor subsidiary in China, a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, attended "Innovative Zhongguancun 2010 Themed Event – Innovative Products (Technologies) Press Conference" on October 22, 2010, organized by Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park Haidian Park. Analogix showed its newest DisplayPort product family. "Innovative Zhongguancun 2010 Themed Event – Innovative Products (Technologies) Press Conference" has the main purpose of "increase innovative competitiveness, establishing Core District's brand names". The press event focuses on establishing a culturally creative platform, bringing forth a group of culturally innovative independent brand names, speed up Zhongguancun cultural

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:08:00 -0700
Analogix introduced its innovative IP technology and cores, including , DisplayPort, and HDMI IP cores Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, attended "2010 China (Shanghai) International IP Bridge Event" on September 17, hosted by China Center for Software and IC Promotion (CSIP), organized by Shanghai IC Technology and Industry Promotion Center, and co-organized by Shanghai Zhangjiang Group Co., Ltd. Analogix introduced its innovative IP technology and cores, including, DisplayPort, and HDMI IP cores. As IC designs continuously develop towards greater complexity, IC design enterprises have adopted IP duplication and reuse as a mode for design, and at the same time, such IC design enterprises are faced with IP consultation, testing, analysis, protection and a series of other issues. Since the inception of China National IP Core Database ( http://www.ipmall.org.cn
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:30:00 -0700

Shipment Demonstrates Analogix Market Leadership and Importance of CoolHD ™ Technology in Portable Multimedia Devices Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high-performance digital multimedia interface solutions, today announced that just five months into production it has recorded sales of one million units of its ANX7150 HDMI transmitter. The low-cost ANX7150 belongs to the company’s CoolHD™ family of products. Using patent pending technology, it significantly extends the battery life of media players, digital cameras, mobile phones and camcorders when transmitting high-definition audio-video streams to flat-panel televisions and other high definition displays. “Hitting the sales milestone of one million ANX7150 units in just five months validates the high demand for our ultra-low power HDMI transmitter solution, as well as the strength of our device platform partners,” said Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix Semiconductor. “Our tremendous sales momentum is the

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:00 -0700

ANX7150 HDMI Transmitter, a CoolHD ™ Family Product, Honored as ‘Most Innovative’ in the Innovative Products Category Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, announced that its ultra-low power ANX7150 HDMI transmitter has received a 2009 China Semiconductor Innovative Products and Technology Award. The Award was presented at The Fourth Annual China Semiconductor Innovative Products and Technology Award Ceremony held in Shanghai, Zhangjiang. The Fourth Annual (2009) China Semiconductor Innovative Products and Technology Competition was co-hosted by China Semiconductor Industry Association, China Electronic Materials Industry Association, China Electronic Production Equipment Industry Association and China Electronics News. A total of 36 innovative products were chosen through the co-hosts’ active organization and promotion, and the judging panel’s strict selection

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:05:00 -0700

Company’s New DP 1.2 Tx and Rx Devices Provide 5.4 Gbps HBR2 Feature, Supporting Higher Bandwidth, Greater Color Depths and Improved EMI Performance Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, launched the first DP Transmitter (Tx) and Receiver (Rx) which support the VESA DisplayPort Standard version 1.2 High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2) mode. Compared with DisplayPort 1.1a, the VESA DisplayPort version 1.2 supports higher bandwidth, greater color depths, improved EMI performance with smaller process technologies and lower cost. The new standard defines a scalable digital display interface with optional audio and content protection capability for broad applications within PC and consumer electronic (CE) devices. The interface is designed to support both internal chip-to-chip and external box-to-box digital display connections. The new devices from Analogix provide the 5.4 Gbps

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:08:00 -0700
Analogix CoolHD zero-power ANX 7150 HDMI Transmitter received China Semiconductor Innovative Products and Technology Award Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, attended The Fourth Annual China Semiconductor Innovative Products and Technology Award Ceremony held on March 9, 2010 in Shanghai, Zhangjiang, and received an China Semiconductor Innovative Products and Technology Award. Analogix's zero-power ANX 7150 HDMI Transmitter was the awarded. The Fourth Annual (2009) China Semiconductor Innovative Products and Technology Competition was co-hosted by China Semiconductor Industry Association, China Electronic Materials Industry Association, China Electronic Production Equipment Industry Association, and China Electronics News. With each co-host's active organization and promotion, and with the judging panel's strict selection and elimination processes, a total of
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:15:00 -0800

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high performance digital multimedia interface solutions, today announced that it has promoted Dr. Ning Zhu to the position of Chief Technology Officer. Previously, Dr. Zhu served Analogix as Vice President of Engineering where he oversaw R&D and ASIC technology for the company. In this new position he will be responsible for the company’s overall technology, strengthening the company’s leadership in high-speed, mixed-signal products, and engagement with industry standard committees. “Ning Zhu is a valuable member of the Analogix team, and we are fortunate to have his technical and leadership skills,” said Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix Semiconductor. “In his new position as CTO he will play a critical role as Analogix continues to innovate in the ongoing digital HD revolution with its unique technology and product offerings.” “I am honored to take up the leadership position in the capacity of Chief Technology Officer at

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:30:00 -0800

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high performance digital multimedia interface solutions, today announced the appointment of Graham Loveridge to the position of Vice President of Marketing. In this role Mr. Loveridge will drive marketing for Analogix products worldwide, strengthening and growing the company’s position in several key markets. He will also be responsible for identifying and developing new markets for the company’s innovative solutions. “We are very pleased to have someone with Graham Loveridge’s background on the Analogix team,” said Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix Semiconductor. “He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the consumer and PC multi-media markets that will propel Analogix forward. His contributions will be invaluable as we expand our market presence and pursue more high-volume consumer markets.” Mr. Loveridge comes to Analogix with more than 20 years of experience in the consumer and PC industries. Most recently he

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:15:00 -0800

Analogix Presented with a Prestigious EDN China Innovation Award; Company’s DisplayPort: ANX9805, ANX9832, ANX9841 Product Group Receives the “Leading Product Award” in the Embedded Systems and IC Group Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a manufacturer and innovator of high-performance analog and mixed signal devices for the digital media and communications markets, was presented with a prestigious EDN China Innovation Award recognizing its contribution to the industry. The company’s DisplayPort: ANX9805 (DisplayPort Transmitter), ANX9832 (DisplayPort to VGA Converter), ANX9841 (4-Lane DisplayPort Receiver with Timing Controller) Product Group received the “Leading Product Award” in the Embedded Systems and IC Group. The award was presented at the EDN China Innovation Award Ceremony in Shenzhen on November 18. Launched five years ago, the EDN China Innovation Award strives to recognize the brightest companies working in the most innovative technologies in China. The winners in each

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:49:00 -0700

Former President of Spansion Greater China Brings Global Sales Expertise to Leading-Edge Semiconductor Provider Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high performance digital multimedia interface solutions, today announced that it has appointed Gary Wang to the position Vice President of World Wide Sales. Mr. Wang has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Most recently, he served as president of Spansion Greater China and corporate vice president of Spansion, Inc., which is the world’s largest pure-play provider of flash memory solutions. As president of Spansion Greater China, Mr. Wang was responsible for Spansion’s sales and marketing in the region. Under Mr. Wang’s direction, Spansion Greater China grew to become the number-one flash memory supplier for top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in China. An innovation leader in the development of semiconductors for digital multimedia equipment, including computer monitors and mobile devices,

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:49:00 -0700

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high performance digital multimedia interface solutions, today announced that it has closed a $10 million Series B-3 venture capital funding round. The round was led by China-focused venture capital group Keytone Ventures. Major existing Analogix Semiconductor investors, including Woodside Fund, DCM, Globespan Capital Partners, and JAIC, participated. With offices in Santa Clara, Shenzen, Beijing, and Tokyo, Analogix Semiconductor has made a name for itself in the development of semiconductors for the digital multimedia market. “Ever since Analogix Semiconductor was founded in 2002, this company has developed innovative products in the market for high-performance semiconductors for digital multimedia,” says Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix Semiconductor. Analogix Semiconductor was the first company to deliver DisplayPort technology and the first to market HDMI receivers and transmitters with a reach of 25 meters over

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:56:00 -0700

Analogix announces the industry’s first low-power, low-cost DisplayPort to HDMI or DVI converter that lets consumers watch video from their DisplayPort enabled PCs on flat-panel TVs and large LCD monitors Analogix Semiconductor, a world leader in high-performance digital multi-media interface solutions, today released the industry’s first low-power DisplayPort to HDMI or DVI converter. The Analogix ANX9830 is designed to connect DisplayPort-enabled computers to flat-panel televisions, multimedia projectors and multimedia A/V receivers, and will unsettle potential competitors with its low price. As video proliferates on the Web, consumers are downloading content onto laptops, desktops and netbooks and want to display that content on flat-panel televisions and other multimedia displays. To connect through DisplayPort, the next generation digital display interface connectivity, they will require a variety of converter options. “Video is creating a new, more vibrant Internet, and Analogix

Thu, 28 May 2009 14:52:00 -0700

The Low-Power Analogix ANX9832 Helps Achieve Higher Resolution Images on Legacy Displays with VGA Connectors over Long and Low Quality Cables Connected to New DisplayPort Enabled Computers at a Significantly Lower Cost Analogix Semiconductor, a world leader in high-performance digital multi-media interface solutions, today released a low-power DisplayPort to VGA converter that offers the highest resolution in the industry. The ANX9832 is designed to connect DisplayPort-enabled computers to legacy monitors, flat-panel televisions, multimedia projectors and home theater systems with VGA ports and delivers the lowest power consumption in the market in its class at a significantly lower system cost than competitive products. Industry estimates show that more than 2 billion legacy monitors, flat-panel televisions, multimedia A/V receivers and other VGA receiver display devices remain in use as new notebooks, desktops and netbooks are introduced in the market with DisplayPort, the next

Wed, 27 May 2009 15:12:00 -0700

The New, Ultra-Low-Power Analogix HDMI Transmitter Allows Users to Play High-Definition Content from a Portable Device on a Flat-TV or Projector – Without Draining the Battery Analogix Semiconductor, a world leader in high performance digital media interface solutions, today released an ultra-low-power HDMI™ transmitter for portable media devices that reduces power demands to close to zero. Part of its CoolHD™ family of products, the low-cost Analogix ANX7150 significantly extends the battery life of media players, digital cameras, mobile phones and camcorders when transmitting high-definition video streams to flat-panel televisions and other displays. The ANX7150 has been designed to further the mobile HD video revolution. As consumers increasingly store more high-quality video content on mobile devices, they will actively seek simple, low-power solutions to play that video on larger, high-resolution displays. “The ANX7150 HDMI transmitter is a unique product that positions Analogix