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Experts Will Show How To Unlock Power of Mobile Devices Analogix Semiconductor today announced it will host a developers summit, featuring its breakthrough SlimPort technology, which is based on the VESA Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP) standard. The May 17 event at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel will feature industry experts who will address current trends and the future of mobile device connectivity. The SlimPort Summit agenda includes: “SlimPort Value Proposition” (Analogix) “The SlimPort experience” (LGE) “Mobile display trends” (DisplaySearch) “Multi-Micro connector” (LS Mtron) “SlimPort accessories roll out” (Accell) “How SlimPort works” (Analogix) The SlimPort Summit will address how to: Display movies from a mobile device to an Ultra-HD (4k) screen Render images captured from an Ultra-HD mobile camera (13Mp or above) to an Ultra-HD screen without compression artifacts Charge a mobile device in minutes Use a new mobile USB 3.0 connector, open and free to adopt, for mobile devices while

Powerful New Smartphone Uses SlimPort to Connect to External HD Displays Mobile World Congress 2013 – Analogix® Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort solutions, announced that along with the Google Nexus 4, the Optimus G Pro smartphone is the next SlimPort-enabled device from LG to provide easy connectivity to HDMI TVs, VGA projectors and DisplayPort monitors. “With SlimPort, LG is able to deliver unprecedented functionality at a lower cost, because of its streamlined design and standard USB connector,” said Dr. Ramchan Woo, division leader/smart phone platform division of LG Mobile Communications Company. “SlimPort unleashes content from the Optimus G Pro smartphone, making it a snap to share and enjoy videos, games, photos and more on any screen.” Based on the VESA DisplayPort standard, SlimPort accessories enable smartphones and tablets to output HD audio and video from the micro-USB port to HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort or DVI-enabled TVs, projectors and monitors. As a

CES 2013 – Today buyers of the Google Nexus 4 phone and other MyDP enabled mobile devices will be able to enjoy high-performance, multi-player console gaming on the big screen thanks to the Green Throttle™ Games’ Arena App and Atlas Controller that leverage the benefits of Analogix SlimPort™ technology. SlimPort allows the delivery of uncompressed 3D graphics and video to an HDTV over a simple plug and play cable that allows for high-performance gaming at 60 frames per second; double the performance of other mobile to big screen connectors. Combined with the Arena App on the phone and the Bluetooth-connected Atlas Controller, high-performance console video gaming is now reality on any TV, anywhere your phone travels. “It’s a revolution gaming quality from a mobile device,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of sales and marketing. “Simply connect a SlimPort cable to any TV and enjoy big screen gaming in HD at 60Hz, all while the device continues to charge.” On display at the CES 2013

Semiconductor Company Enters Accessory Market, Launches SlimPortConnect.com Analogix Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort™ products, announced it has entered the accessory market. The new line of SlimPort® accessories feature a microUSB adapter that connects SlimPort or MyDP (Mobility DisplayPort) enabled mobile phones and tablets to any HD projector, TV, computer or monitor for multi-display productivity and big screen entertainment. “Using next generation smartphones and tablets with integrated SlimPort products combined with SP accessories will make it easy to own most any screen wherever you go,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “Multi-screen multi-tasking will become a reality, while sharing content with friends, family and colleagues will be simpler than ever.” Coming to market in the next couple of months, tablets and smartphones featuring SlimPort capabilities will be equipped to display true full HD (1080p at 60Hz) media on any

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 11, 2012– Analogix® Semiconductor , the world-leader in DisplayPort ™ based interconnect technologies, announced today it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Americas award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the North American business region. “As a leader in providing  DisplayPort semiconductor and IP solutions to the world’s foremost OEMs, we are more than honored to be chosen as a 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Americas finalist,” said Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix. “Being recognized for our ability to deliver theater-quality audio and video content to the high-resolution screens of mobile devices, such as smart phones, notebooks, ultra books and tablets is a testament to our vision and hard work.” The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across North America. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and

Analogix and LUXSHARE-ICT to Launch SlimPort-ReadySmart Phone and Tablet Docking Station BARCELONA, Spain, February 28, 2012 –from MWC 2012- Analogix Semiconductor and LUXSHARE-ICT today announced the LUXSHARE-ICT SlimPort™ Docking Station, a technology that elevates the ability of smartphones and tablets to serve as the hub of personal digital content as well as a complete office productivity tool. Developed by LUXSHARE-ICT and based on core DisplayPort technologies from Analogix, the new docking station allows users the ability to connect a keyboard and a mouse and use a large display or big-screen TV to access and enjoy all their files, including office productivity tools, movies and more, all the while simultaneously charging the phone’s battery through a standard smartphone connection. “With the innovation of a mobile docking station and the prevalence of Windows mobile operating system, the office productivity benefits that are currently lacking in the tablet form factors are

Cable and Adapter Maker Prepares SlimPort-Based Products for Compatibility Testing Analogix® Semiconductor, the leading provider of DisplayPort mixed-signal circuits and IP, announced that Simula Technology, Inc. has joined the SlimPort™ Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP). Developed by Analogix and based on core DisplayPort technologies, the SlimPort product line enables the delivery of uncompressed audio and video from a mobile device to HD and legacy displays. The SlimPort family of transmitters and receivers is compatible with the Mobility DisplayPort (MYDP) digital interface, which allows the standard Micro USB port to be used for both DisplayPort and USB connectivity. The SlimPort Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP) enables more rapid development with less new-design risk of cables, docking stations and adapters that allow users to connect smartphones, tablet PCs and notebook computers content to large screen displays. Members in the SAAP pay no royalties,

Analogix® Semiconductor , the leading provider of DisplayPort mixed-signal circuits and IP, announced that BizLink Technology, Inc. has joined the SlimPort™ Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP). Developed by Analogix and based on core DisplayPort technologies, the SlimPort product line enables the delivery of uncompressed audio and video from a mobile device to HD and legacy displays. The SlimPort family of transmitters and receivers is compatible with the Mobility DisplayPort (MYDP) digital interface, which allows the standard Micro USB port to be used for both DisplayPort and USB connectivity. The SlimPort Accessories Adopters Program (SAAP) enables more rapid development with less new-design risk of cables, docking stations and adapters that allow users to connect smartphones, tablet PCs and notebook computers content to large screen displays. Members in the SAAP pay no royalties, licensing, or annual fees. Companies with SAAP membership have access to documentation and components,

Analogix® Semiconductor, a leading innovator in mixed-signal circuits and IP, with the most complete DisplayPort™ product offering in the market, today announced that it has shipped over 200 million units of DisplayPort semiconductors and IP products to manufacturers including those of notebooks and other mobile devices. The 200-million milestone underscores the industry-wide technology shift to DisplayPort, the royalty-free extensible standard that supports multiple high-resolution video and audio streams over a single cable. The Analogix DisplayPort product line today includes transmitters, receivers, eDP cores, TCON, and DisplayPort converters that provide connectivity to legacy interfaces such as LVDS, HDMI, VGA. In addition, Analogix has pioneered enhancements to DisplayPort technology including the recent introduction of SlimPort, a product line that enables mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers to gain low-cost, zero-power consumption connectivity to any big

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect technologies, today introduced its line of power-efficient display translator devices that convert a system platforms’ DisplayPort™ output to existing single or dual LVDS embedded screens. (see diagram) Compliant with DisplayPort version 1.1a and embedded DisplayPort (eDP) at link rates of up to 2.7Gbs, the Analogix ANX1120 and ANX1121 chips allow for the development of battery-optimized, cost-effective Intel Sandy Bridge, Ivy Bridge and other CPU platforms. “Tablet and notebook makers are in the midst of a major technology shift - CPUs are removing legacy LVDS interfaces and replacing them with embedded DisplayPort in order to reduce pin count,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “However, the transition to DisplayPort-ready panels will take a few years, creating an immediate market need for the battery-optimized Analogix’ DisplayPort to LVDS converters for manufacturing flexibility.”

To enable true HD and 3D streaming capabilities for mobile devices, eliminate royalties and restrictions of competing display standards and provide simplicity for consumers, Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect technologies, announced that SlimPort (TM) family of transmitter and receiver products are compatible with the proposed MyDP (Mobility DisplayPort) digital interface standard. Both MyDP and Analogix’ SlimPort family of products are based on DisplayPort, an industry-proven technology. DisplayPort is an open, royalty-free digital-display interface standard that has achieved strong adoption in the PC, notebook, tablet and monitor spaces. MyDP, a companion of the DisplayPort standard, is a VESA proposed Mobility DisplayPort standard specified to reduce the number of communication signal pins for the mobile market. “There has been a tremendous interest in our Slimport products, and making these work with the MyDP proposed standard expands the use