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Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of Times Square RD1011 , its high-performance reference design for USB-C™ to USB-C™ active cable with true bi-directional support, capable of connecting a USB-C source to a USB-C device across multi-meter distances. @Analogix Times Square RD1011 is industry’s first bidirectional #USBTypeC #activecable with integrated #retimer and #SRIS and #LTTPR support.Tweet this Leveraging Analogix’s expertise in high-speed signal management, USB-C port controller architecture, and proven SRIS and LTTPR retimer technology, RD1011 offers best-in-class performance with highest interoperability, lowest power consumption at under 1.5W, and lowest bill of materials (BOM) cost featuring: Dual retimer architecture with connection via a 4 meter twisted-pair cable and one paddle card at each end of the cable to maximize length without sacrificing performance; Bi-directional solution for extending USB-C, USB 3.2 10 Gbps Gen2 or DisplayPort 8.1

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its VirtualLink™ Reference Design which enables VirtualLink directly on the motherboard of high-performance gaming notebooks, allowing them to support virtual reality (VR) over the USB-C™ connector. External accessories can also leverage the reference design to interface legacy graphics processing units (GPUs) to future VirtualLink-enabled VR head-mounted displays. Introduced by a consortium led by NVIDIA, Oculus, Valve, AMD, and Microsoft, the VirtualLink Alternate Mode of USB Type-C™ was designed to deliver the power, display, and data required to power VR headsets through a single USB Type-C connector, eliminating the need for multiple cables. It expands on the USB Type-C connector’s capabilities to deliver high-definition video at high frame rates, high-speed 10Gpbs USB-C data for camera and sensor communication back to the VR source, and up to 27W power delivery to the VR headset. The Analogix VirtualLink reference

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that veteran technology executive Patrick Li has joined the company as President of Greater China. Mr. Li brings more than 30 years of proven leadership in developing and execution of business growth plans in China and worldwide, increasing company revenue and profit, and establishing strong ecosystem partnerships in a variety of technology fields ranging from consumer and enterprise to automotive, networking, storage, and communications, in China, Asia-Pacific, and worldwide. Most recently, he served as China Chief Executive of Ingram Micro. Before that, he served as CEO of Orange Business Services, transforming the company from a network service provider to an ICT infrastructure service provider. He also held senior executive positions at Intel and Seagate for more than 14 years. “We’re very pleased to welcome Patrick to our executive team,” said Kewei Yang, Analogix Semiconductor’s CEO. “The breadth of his expertise and business vision

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced its ANX2403 , the industry’s lowest power Full HD embedded DisplayPort™ 1.4 (eDP) timing controller (TCON) with panel self-refresh (PSR), VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 support, and in-cell finger and active stylus touch for notebook PCs with graphics display resolution up to 1920x1280. Leveraging Analogix’s technology leadership in low-power processes, the ANX2403 reduces the Full HD 60Hz power consumption to 60mW using 28nm process technology, a 35% reduction over the 40nm technology and more than 50% reduction over the 55nm technology, becoming the lowest power TCON in the industry. Moreover, the ANX2403 supports Intel low refresh rate (LRR) and PSR2 for even further power reductions. “The ANX2403 brings together our capabilities in low-power processes, in-cell touch, and high-dynamic-range (HDR) technology, offering the lowest power consumption to date, better image performance, and thinner panels with reduced bezels at a lower cost to display

ANX74xx USB-C Re-timer Family is the Solution of Choice for Intel, AMD, and Nvidia CPU/GPU Platforms Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the mass production of its ANX74xx family of USB-C™ re-timer solutions for notebooks, 2-in-1 convertible laptops, desktop PCs, monitors, and USB-C accessories, driven by demand from the PC and accessories market. ANX7440 , the first protocol aware re-timing mux bridging DisplayPort™ and USB 3.1 interfaces for Intel, AMD, and Nvidia CPUs/GPUs to the USB-C connector, is the first USB-C re-timer to pass interoperability at USB-IF and VESA plug-tests. The Analogix re-timers implemented on the latest generation processor platforms offer the following advantages: They are pure USB-C re-timers using Separate Reference Clock Independent of SSC (SRIS) and Bit-Level Re-timer (BLR) architectures, guaranteeing a loss compensation to recover up to 23dB channel loss for USB 3.1 Gen2 10 Gbps; They are fully compliant to the latest USB 3.2 Appendix E

First Commercial Solutions Enable the Highest Resolutions and Fastest Response Times Throughout the Entire VR Data Communication Channel Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that its dedicated family of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) display controllers, the SlimPort® ANX753x, has been implemented in the recently launched tethered VR head mounted displays (HMD) such as the Microsoft Windows 10 Mixed Reality headsets. With DisplayPort 1.4 input, 16-DSI lanes per device, and support for HDCP 2.2/1.4 high-bandwidth digital content protection, the ANX753x family of DisplayPort™ to Quad MIPI-DSI controllers drive the high resolutions required by today’s most performant VR HMDs at up to 120 frames per second (FPS). They can be used in USB-C™ and non-USB-C applications and can manipulate a variety of video scan modes. “We are working closely with VR headset makers as well as VR display panel manufacturers to ensure interoperability and provide high-performance

Industry Standard Based on DisplayPort over USB-C Will Accelerate Growth of VR Ecosystem ICVR, LLC has been founded by LG Electronics, Analogix Semiconductor, Tencent, and Dell to develop the Interface for Connected VR (ICVR™) standard, which defines how virtual reality source (VRS) devices, such as smartphones, PCs and other consumer electronics, connect and interoperate with head-mounted displays (HMD). An open industry standard for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) headset connectivity based on DisplayPort™ over USB-C™, ICVR carries high quality multi-channel audio, high-definition video, and the head tracking measurement data required to render the virtual environment between the VRS and the HMD. Industry standard content protection technology is also available. Separating the VR source device from the head-mounted display means that the VR HMD has no heavy battery, no warm CPU, and no transmitting radio next to the user’s head. This allows

MediaTek Helio X30 and SlimPort ANX7625 Reference Design Delivers DisplayPort over USB-C Video-Out on Any Mobile Device Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of high-performance reference designs seamlessly paring MediaTek’s Helio™ X30 processor with Analogix’s ANX7625 SlimPort® transmitter to provide DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ at 4K Ultra-HD resolution for smart devices. The MediaTek Helio X30 is the most powerful addition to the MediaTek Helio family for today’s high-end smartphones. Bringing together MediaTek’s 10-core, Tri-Cluster architecture on TSMC 10nm process, MediaTek Helio X30 delivers power efficiency, sustained high performance, and is an ideal platform for Analogix’s ANX7625 SlimPort transmitter to offer breakthrough 4K Ultra-HD mobile video experiences. The ANX7625 is an ultra-low power, single-chip bridge from the MIPI™ and USB 3.1 interfaces of the application processor to DisplayPort over USB-C, simultaneously performing the necessary USB-C port

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced its collaboration with MediaTek Inc. , combining MediaTek’s advanced, feature-rich System-on-Chip (SoC) and Analogix’s DisplayPort™ technology for best-in-class multimedia solutions. “Analogix is excited to combine our industry’s most proven DisplayPort technology with MediaTek’s best-in-class display processing,” said Michael Ching, vice president for Analogix. “There is an ever-expanding range of products and applications that require high-performance video out, best delivered using DisplayPort.” Analogix offers a wide variety of integrated circuits (ICs) and intellectual property (IP) core solutions with support for VESA’s DisplayPort standard up to the latest version DisplayPort 1.4 providing: High-Performance Video and Audio for resolutions up to 8K; Display Stream Compression (DSC 1.2) for interoperable, visually lossless compression over display links; High Definition Content Protection (HDCP 2.2) for an enhanced resolution,

10 Gbps Data Rates Enable Faster Communication between Devices and 8Kx4K Video Output ideal for VR and AR Applications Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its ANX7440/30 family, the first integrated solution capable of switching DisplayPort™ version 1.3 and 1.4 at 8.1 gigabits per second (Gbps), as well as USB 3.1 Generation 2 (Gen2) 10 Gbps signals to support a single USB-C™ port. The new product family includes: ANX7440 – integrated 10 Gbps re-timer and USB-C switch for DisplayPort over USB-C™ ports; ANX7430 – integrated 10 Gbps re-timer and USB-C switch for USB 3.1 Gen2 USB-C ports. Leveraging Analogix’s competence in high-speed signaling and designed to the latest USB 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Intel USB 3.1 Repeater and Active Switch specifications, the ANX7440/30 is cost-effective, low power, and offers best in class performance: Integrated USB 3.1 re-timer, DisplayPort HBR3 re-timer, 6x4 10 Gbps mux, and SBU/AUX mux for USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

Industry Proven Analogix IP Cores for USB-C Integrate DisplayPort, SuperSpeed USB Data Transfer, and Power Delivery Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that it has signed a technology licensing agreement with LG Electronics for Analogix’s Intellectual Property (IP) for full function USB-C™ technology. The Analogix DisplayPort™ IP cores have shipped into over 1 billion System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions from multiple customers. Analogix has integrated DisplayPort Alt Mode - the industry’s standard way to transfer high-definition audio and video over the USB-C connector - into its IP cores for full function USB-C, offering comprehensive benefits including: High-Performance Video and Audio: DisplayPort Alt Mode support for resolutions up to 8K; Power Delivery: USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) up to 100W battery charging; Data Transfer: SuperSpeed USB up to USB 3.1. “USB-C is a crucial connectivity technology and working with Analogix enables us to productize innovative solutions,” said

SlimPort USB-C Transmitters and Controllers Connect Acer’s Windows 10-Powered Smartphone to External Displays for a PC-like Experience Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that Liquid Jade Primo, Acer’s Windows 10-powered smartphone, features the SlimPort® ANX7816 and ANX7418 USB-C transmitters and controllers. ANX7402 USB-C controllers are featured in Acer’s Display Dock, alongside SlimPort ANX7737 converters. These chip sets provide DisplayPort™ audio/video out capability over USB-C™, enabling the Windows Continuum feature, which allows users to: connect their smartphone to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse accessing productivity-intensive applications in the office, while the phone charges; connect their smartphone to a conference room projector for presentations on the go, while displaying the "Presenter View" on the smartphone; connect their smartphone to a TV to play digital media when traveling or at home, while using other apps on the smartphone simultaneously.