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Program Grants Adopters a Means to Certify Performance, Compatibility and Interoperability of Video and Audio Between Devices with USB-C Ports Click to Tweet Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. and Granite River Labs (GRL) today announced the expansion of the Slim Port® Adopters Program (SAP℠) to include the USB Type-C™ connector. Available to any USB Type-C device manufacturer, the program offers SlimPort® certification including signal quality pre-test for DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA, interoperability testing to confirm the maximum display resolution with devices available in the market, and functional testing of power, data, audio and video transfer. The benefit for mobile device manufacturers is to ensure that their devices work with the USB-C accessories available in the market. This includes the first wave of USB-C devices such as Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter and the Google USB Type-C to HDMI Adapter. The benefit for accessory makers is to ensure that accessories work with

Fully Integrated USB-C Implementation Supports All Configurations of USB Data, Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alternate Mode Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its ANX74xx product family that integrates all the elements needed to implement the new USB-C standard. Ideal for smartphones, tablets, notebooks and wearables, a single chip contains a cable configuration controller, a port controller and manager, and a high-speed switch for USB 3 and DisplayPort. In addition, the high-speed switch includes patent-pending circuits to reduce signal attenuation so that no external redriver is required in the USB-C system. “Over time, the full-featured USB-C cable will replace HDMI cables, and indeed all USB cables, to become the ubiquitous way to transfer power, data and video. With all the integration present in our ANX74xx, no additional chips are needed to implement USB-C, allowing device makers to reduce their design footprint, bill of materials, and time to

The NANO∙CONSOLE Brings Mobility and the Cloud to Your Big Screen in a Device that Anyone Can Use Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the SlimPort® NANO∙CONSOLE™, the first universal console device that changes the way media is consumed, games are played and cloud computing is done. The NANO∙CONSOLE’s innovative and intuitive control functions, coupled with today’s powerful smartphones and tablets, offer increasingly mobile and cloud-centric consumers a new way to enjoy the freedom of on-demand multimedia without the limitations of traditional living room set-top boxes, play video games without the need of costly game consoles, and perform mobile office productivity tasks without having to carry a personal computer, anytime, anywhere, with one universal device. The integrated wireless NANO Remote provides user-friendly and efficient control features, offering consumers comfort and convenience while enjoying over-the-top video content and Internet applications. “With today’s

Milestone Reflects Company’s Leadership in Mobile Display Connectivity Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., today announced that it has now shipped more than 1 billion DisplayPort™ devices into the consumer electronics market. This important milestone underscores Analogix’s leadership in DisplayPort technology, which enables smartphones, tablets and notebooks to connect with the latest high-resolution TVs, projectors and monitors. Analogix supplies a wide variety of DisplayPort digital media chips and IP cores, as well as full custom application-specific chips, to many of the world’s leading electronics brands, which use them primarily in internal display controllers and external connector ports. Kewei Yang, Analogix Semiconductor’s chairman and CEO said the industry’s growing acceptance of DisplayPort technology has been a major reason for the company’s growth. “The adoption of DisplayPort for both internal and external screen connectivity has been exceeding our expectations,” he said.

Consumers Can Now Mirror their Kindle display and Share Movies, TV shows, Videos, Games, Apps and Photos on the Big Screen The newly released Amazon Kindle Fire tablets – Fire HDX 8.9, Fire HD 6, Fire HD 7 and Fire HD Kids Edition - display an array of attractive features, including faster processors, the Fire OS 4 operating system, sturdy frames and improved battery life. But one of their most powerful new features is the ability – thanks to the built-in SlimPort® interface – to connect and display content on any size screen with HD theater-quality resolution and high-quality digital audio. With access to an enormous amount of video and audio through Amazon Prime, as well as popular Android apps to stay connected, ultra-fast web browser and free cloud storage for all Amazon content including photos, the exciting line of new Fire tablets with SlimPort TV-out are the ideal TV companion in the living room for everyone to enjoy on the big screen. The Kids Edition tablet allows for access

Professionals on the Go Can Share Multimedia and Virtual Paperwork on Projectors and Monitors for Ultimate Productivity Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. announced that the newly released BlackBerry Passport features a built-in SlimPort® interface solution, which allows it to connect to boardroom projectors and large screen displays for a seamless high-definition viewing experience. Designed from the ground up with the working professional in mind, the BlackBerry Passport with its 1,440 x 1,440 4.5-inch screen provides more viewing area for spreadsheets and data and features the same resolution as Full HD-equipped phablets. SlimPort display-out further expands the smartphone’s usefulness in the work environment, increasing user productivity and enabling a collaborative working experience through an easy, fast and reliable high resolution connection between the phone and the big screen. An impressive 3,450 mAh battery backs up all the conference calls, emails and browsing one can do in a

eDP TCONs Answer Market Demand for Higher Resolution and Ultra-Low Power Consumption in Today’s Mobile Displays Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its eDP (embedded DisplayPort) mainstream TCONs (Timing Controllers) and Ultra-HD resolution PSR-enabled TCONs (Timing Controllers), which allow mobile device manufacturers to extend battery life under any usage conditions, while providing a continuous flow of high-quality video to increasingly higher-resolution mobile displays. eDP is architected for mobile, simultaneously reducing power consumed in both the CPU and the mobile display. In addition, the TCONs feature high-speed point-to-point interfaces to maximize the resolution and dot pitch of the glass. The new mainstream eDP TCONs, ANX1701 and ANX1772, utilize the Analogix Gapless™ architecture to minimize the power consumption of high-resolution mobile displays, while providing continuous flow of video to the display, regardless of the state of the CPU,

Simple Plug-and-Play Connectivity Expands Possibilities Of An Already Impressive Smartphone Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. is showcasing its SlimPort® solution for gaming and entertainment with LG’s new G3 flagship smartphone during this week’s 2014 Mobile Asia Expo in Shanghai, China. The Quad HD (2560x1440) 5.5 inch display, innovative laser infrared focus camera and redesigned graphic user interface make the LG G3 bigger and yet simpler to use. In keeping with the spirit of “Simple is the New Smart”, the G3 features SlimPort under its metallic skin for simple and reliable plug-and-play connectivity to bigger screens and peripherals. “The G3’s well-balanced design language includes smart connectivity features, making for an enriched user experience. SlimPort adds valuable content sharing functionality in a very simple way,” said Dr. Ramchan Woo, Head of Smartphone Planning for LG. “With its SlimPort TV output capability, the LG G3 expands the whole experience to beyond just a smart

Modular PCs can connect to any screen using SlimPort ICE Computer and Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. are announcing ICE’s xPC™ series of smartphone-sized, modular pocket PCs featuring a built-in SlimPort® interface solution from Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. during this week’s 2014 Computex show in Taipei. The ultraportable xPC™ computer platform offers two versions, both of them using the Analogix SlimPort transmitter IC ANX7808: xPC™ PRO based on Intel Haswell/ Broadwell and xPC™ based on Intel Bay Trail platform. “Today’s consumers are expecting smaller, cost-effective and more flexible computer platforms, as they are managing more and more content on the go,” said Scott Ma of ICE Computer. “Our xPC™ is compatible with the majority of displays, meaning that users can choose the best display for the best experience on any given project, as well as using already-owned display devices to share their content, thanks to their built-in SlimPort capabilities.” “We’re proud to be part

SlimPort Pro converges Audio, Video, Data and Power onto a single interface, giving smartphones the connectivity of a personal computer Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., is announcing the second annual SlimPort Developers Summit, featuring SlimPort® Pro, its one-chip solution for connectivity of audio, video, data and charging for today’s mobile ecosystem. The one-day event features industry experts addressing current trends and the future of mobile device connectivity, covering topics such as: “Competition in Mobile” (Whitey Bluestein, Mobile Strategist) “The SlimPort® experience” (LGE) “Mobile market trends” (Paul Semenza, DisplaySearch) “SlimPort® Pro value proposition” (Analogix) “Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0” (Qualcomm) “MyAOC optical cable introduction” (Optomind) “SlimPort Adopters Program” (Analogix) The audience will be introduced to SlimPort® Pro, the ultimate convergence of Display, Audio, Data and Charging, simultaneously enabling Full HD or higher resolution display, up to