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Record Shipments Reflect Company’s Leadership in DisplayPort over USB-C Connectivity for Mobile Devices and Connected VR Headsets Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that it has now shipped more than 10 million DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ controllers and transmitters into mobile devices and accessories featuring USB-C charging ports, even though the USB Power Delivery Specification (PD) and USB Type-C™ Cable and Connector Specification were just released earlier this year. With manufactures increasingly opting for DisplayPort over USB-C for their flagship smartphones due to its capability to deliver the highest resolutions at the lowest power, Analogix’s SlimPort® branded products have emerged as the leading connectivity solutions for mobile applications that require simultaneous transmission of high-resolution video, audio, USB data, and power over a single USB-C connector. The SlimPort® brand signifies certified compatibility of high-performance video and audio using

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 Enable DisplayPort over USB-C to Deliver the Next Wave of Consumer-Friendly Mobile VR Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that LG’s innovative flagship smartphone, the LG G5, and its compact LG 360 VR headset, both feature SlimPort® connectivity. The LG 360 VR headset utilizes the phone’s processing power via a USB cable connection to the phone’s USB-C™ port, with SlimPort providing DisplayPort™ over USB-C video out and managing the power scheme through the following ICs: LG G5: SlimPort ANX7816 transmitter and ANX7418 USB-C switch and controller; LG 360 VR: SlimPort ANX7737 converter and ANX7402 USB-C controller. Head mounted displays (HMD) demand ever higher resolutions and faster refresh rates to give consumers a fluid and immersive experience. The USB-C connectivity allows the HMD to receive power without the added weight of a built-in battery and other electronics. DisplayPort is the interface of choice for virtual reality (VR)

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.

4K 60fps and FHD 120fps Mobile SlimPort Transmitter Makes USB-C Smartphones AR and VR Ready Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its SlimPort® ANX7688, the first single-chip mobile transmitter to support 4K 60 frames per second (4096x2160p60) or FHD 120 frames per second (1920x1080p120) video resolution from a smartphone or tablet with full function USB-C™, ideal for applications such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) which require superior video processing and performance. Made to pair seamlessly with Qualcomm-based USB-C smartphones and tablets, the ANX7688 is a single-chip bridge integrated circuit (IC) that converts the HDMI and USB interfaces of the application processor (AP) to DisplayPort™, integrating a converter bridge, a high speed mux, USB-PD support for fast charging, with the latest HDCP 2.2 content protection, and therefore enabling a full function USB-C connector on the mobile device. “ANX7688 puts Analogix years ahead of the

NANO∙CONSOLE USB-C Connects Smartphones and Tablets Supporting DisplayPort over USB-C to Your TV Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the SlimPort® NANO∙CONSOLE™ USB-C, a mobile-enabled dock with remote for both Android and Windows-powered mobile devices supporting DisplayPort™ over USB-C™. A simple, plug-and-play solution for streaming digital media, performing home office computing tasks, and playing mobile games, all from a smartphone or tablet, the SlimPort NANO∙CONSOLE allows users to: Connect their mobile devices with DisplayPort audio/video-out to any HDMI-enabled display to share their media and apps, as well as connect external storage devices and accessories such as keyboards and mice; Control their smartphone or tablet remotely from anywhere in the room with the user-friendly and efficient Bluetooth-enabled NANO Remote; Charge their mobile device’s battery through its USB Type-C port; “In 2015 Analogix introduced the first version of the SlimPort NANO∙CONSOLE, a

Fully Integrated ANX74XX Family Enables Full-Featured USB Type-C with DisplayPort Video-Out for Smartphones and Tablets, and Support for Multiple USB-C Ports for Notebooks Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that its ANX7428 achieved USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certification for USB Power Delivery (USB PD), receiving the Product Test ID 10970042. The ANX74XX Mobile HD family supports the DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ protocol (formally known as the DisplayPort™ Alt Mode), USB data, and USB Power Delivery. ANX74XX is a fully integrated, single-chip, low cost solution for mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and notebooks. The family includes USB-C Port Controllers with USB Power Delivery up to 100W, USB-C Port Controllers with USB 2.0 charging, SuperSpeed USB data transfer and a high-speed mux for DisplayPort Alt Mode. It has flexible configurations, such as enabling up to four USB Type-C ports for notebooks and 2-in-1 convertibles. “USB Power Delivery enables faster

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

NANO∙CONSOLE Connects Android Devices to External Displays, and Turns the Smartphone into a Smart TV, Game Console and PC Click to Tweet Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced that the SlimPort® NANO∙CONSOLE has officially launched on Indiegogo . A mobile-enabled dock with remote for Android mobile devices, the NANO∙CONSOLE allows users to: Connect their Slim Port ®-enabled mobile device to any HDMI-enabled display. Control their smartphone or tablet remotely from anywhere in the room with the patented Bluetooth-enabled touchpad NANO Remote; Charge their Android mobile device; Play and Share their favorite media and apps on a big screen TV, monitor or HDMI projector. Connect additional devices such as digital media players , without the need to swap cables, due to the additional HDMI port built in. Analogix designed the SlimPort NANO∙CONSOLE to offer a simple, plug-and-play solution for streaming digital media, playing mobile games while connected to large displays, and

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