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Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. and Beijing Pinecone Electronics Co. Ltd., today announced their licensing agreement of Analogix’s Intellectual Property (IP) for USB-C™ technology. “Working with Analogix enables us to develop innovative products that meet our high performance targets,” said Yuanbo Ye, Vice President at Beijing Pinecone Electronics. “We are excited to partner with Pinecone, who is the emerging leader in mobile processing,” said Michael Ching, vice president of technology licensing for Analogix. “Our IP cores enable platform integrators to reduce their design footprint, bill of materials, and time to market. Analogix’s IP cores have shipped into over 1 billion System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions from multiple customers.” About Analogix Semiconductor Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductors for the digital multimedia market, from portable devices such as smartphones to high-end graphics cards and large, high-definition displays. Analogix is the market

Built-in SlimPort Connectivity Allows a New Generation of Gaming and Entertainment Tablets to Display High-Resolution Multimedia and Games on Big Screens Click to Tweet Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that Acer’s new Predator 8 GT-810 tablet and previously released Iconia Tab 10 A3-A30 both feature a built-in SlimPort® interface, which allows consumers to expand their viewing experience by displaying high-resolution digital media from their tablets to external high-definition TVs, monitors and projectors. “SlimPort enables Acer tablet users to display their content on additional screens, turning their personalized multimedia into a shared entertainment experience,” said Andrew Chuang, General Manager, Tablet Business Unit, Smart Products Business Group at Acer. “With these features, users can immerse themselves in games, movies and a whole lot more, securely, with flawless quality. At Acer, we continue to incorporate leading technology that enhances the overall user

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

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.

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

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

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

Analogix’s Built-In SlimPort 4K Solution enables Smartphones and Tablets to Share Theater-Quality Content on External Monitors, TVs and Projectors ZTE Corp. and Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. are demonstrating the industry’s first 4K capable smartphone under ZTE’s premium Nubia brand during this week’s 2014 International CES show in Las Vegas. The Nubia 4K capable smartphone features a built-in SlimPort® interface solution from Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., which allows it to display theater-quality movies, sports, presentations and other content on external displays with up to 4K resolution. The Nubia smartphone features Nubia’s NeoLink technology, the industry’s first truly end-to-end commercial mobile solution, with SlimPort as underlying technology, and it is on display at both ZTE’s booth #31431 in South Hall 3 and the SlimPort booth #36912 in South Hall 4 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ultra-HD 4K displays, the latest advance in video performance, offer vertical resolution of

Milestone Reflects Company’s Leadership and Continued Growth in High-Bandwidth, Low-Power Video Connectivity Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., today announced that it has now shipped more than 500 million DisplayPort™ devices into the consumer electronics market. This important milestone underscores Analogix’s leadership in DisplayPort technology, which enables PCs, tablets and smart phones 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. Analogix is the leading supplier of DisplayPort semiconductors for phones, tablets and PCs. Kewei Yang, Analogix Semiconductor’s chairman and CEO said the industry’s growing acceptance of DisplayPort technology has been a major reason for his company’s sustained

With More Than 30 Years of Corporate Finance Experience, He has led $1.6 billion in Equity, Debt and Merger Transactions Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., the market leader in enabling DisplayPort™ solutions and creator of SlimPort® connectivity products, today announced that veteran technology executive Mike Seifert has joined the privately held company as chief financial officer (CFO). Seifert brings more than 30 years of financial experience to the job, including 15 years as CFO in both private and public companies. Most recently, he served as CFO of PureWave Networks, Inc., helping the wireless base station company through two funding rounds. Before that, he served as CFO of Multigig, Inc. until its successful 2012 merger with Analog Devices, Inc. He has previously served as CFO or corporate controller of Virage Logic Corp., Southwall Technologies Inc., SiteSmith, Inc., Compression Labs, Inc. and PMC-Sierra, Inc. Earlier in his career, he also spent 10 years with professional services

G2 Buyers Can Display HD Movies, Give Presentations or Play Video Games on Any Size Screen LG’s new flagship smartphone, the G2, is now available at all major U.S. wireless carriers including Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint, as well as BestBuy. The G2 offers consumers some of the most advanced mobile features on the market today, and its built-in SlimPort™ interface makes life-on-the-go even better on a bigger screen. Connecting easily with projectors – both HDMI and older VGA models – as well as with TVs and computer monitors, the SlimPort solution from Analogix Semiconductor enables G2 users to plug in their handset and give presentations or share movies on any size screen, either on the road, in the office or at home. G2s and other SlimPort-enabled devices can even function as mobile gaming system controllers. “LG’s next-generation G2 smartphone was designed for how people truly want to use their devices,” said Dr. Ramchan Woo, LG’s smartphone platform division leader.