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Analogix Semiconductor Adds Michael Gray to Board of Directors

Veteran CFO Strengthens Board With Growth, IPO Experience Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., the market leader in enabling DisplayPort™ solutions and creator of SlimPort® connectivity products, today announced it has appointed Michael Gray to its Board of Directors, and as chairman of the Board’s Audit Committee. Gray, who previously served as chief financial officer (CFO) for Mellanox Technologies, Ltd., a leading supplier of InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect solutions and services, helped lead that company from its start-up stage through successful initial and secondary public equity offerings. While he was CFO at Mellanox from 2004 to 2012, the company integrated a strategic acquisition and increased its annual revenue from $42 million to more than $500 million. From 1995 to 2004, Gray served in various capacities, including CFO, at SanDisk Corp., a global leader in flash memory storage solutions. He supported the company’s initial public offering, directed its equity raising

Analogix Introduces DisplayPort-to-VGA Converters

ANX621X Family Receiver Chips Allow Next Generation Notebooks and Mobile Device Users to Continue Connecting With Legacy Projectors and Displays Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of its new ANX621X Family of discrete DisplayPort™ to video graphics array (VGA) converter chips, which allow PC and mobile phone makers to continue designing notebooks, tablets and phones that work with the millions of installed VGA-compatible projectors, monitors and TVs. Microprocessor makers have increasingly been dropping integrated analog VGA transmitters from their devices to reduce costs and power consumption. Yet many enterprise and consumer users still require VGA connectivity to display their video output on existing projectors and other devices. Analogix’s ANX621X Family line addresses the continued need for VGA connectivity with a selection of three DisplayPort receiver chips, all fully compliant with VESA® DisplayPort 1.2 and Embedded DisplayPort eDP v1.3 standards.

Analogix to Host First Slimport Summit

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

Analogix Releases Single-Cable SlimPort HDTV Connector

SlimPort Cable Shares Media from Google Nexus 4 with the Big Screen Mobile World Congress 2013 — Analogix Semiconductor®, a leader in DisplayPort-based interconnect devices, has just added a SlimPort HDTV cable to their feature line of SlimPort® accessories. This lightweight, single cable provides a simple plug and play connection from your Google Nexus 4 smartphone or SlimPort technology-enabled MYDP mobile device to any HDMI monitors or TVs and can be immediately purchased on Amazon for $34.95 (USD). “Unlocking your media from the smartphone is as simple as a single, lightweight cable,” said Andre Bouwer, vice president of marketing for Analogix. “This sleek connector allows you to get maximum productivity and enjoyment from your device and will quickly go everywhere you go.” SlimPort provides the seamless transfer of Full HD resolution videos, photos, games and other media resident on the smartphone to be viewed and interacted with on virtually any size screen, all while preserving

LG Integrates Analogix SlimPort into Optimus G Pro Smartphone

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

Analogix Adds Matt Ready as VP of Sales

Analogix® Semiconductor , the market leader in enabling DisplayPort™ solutions and creator of SlimPort® connectivity products, today announced it has expanded its executive staff to further leverage the company’s growth in the mobile market. Matt Ready has been appointed the vice president of worldwide sales, and brings to the Company a proven track record of success in a variety of technology fields. “Analogix has demonstrated impressive growth in DisplayPort market segments including notebooks, tablets and smartphones,” said Matt Ready, vice president of worldwide sales at Analogix. “Joining the Company presents a great opportunity to leverage my background with both startup and larger semiconductor companies to lead the expansion of the Analogix sales team and customer base.” Over his 25-year career, Matt Ready has built a reputation for accelerating top line revenue growth, and is a proven and seasoned senior vice president of global sales and field operations in technology

Analogix and Green Throttle Games Make the Smartphone a Big Screen Game Console

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

Analogix Releases SlimPort Accessories for Google Nexus 4 Smartphones

SlimPort accessories connect Nexus 4 smartphones to any display Analogix Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort solutions, announced that Google Nexus 4 compatible SlimPort accessories are now available for consumer purchase at Amazon.com in North America and Europe. The Nexus 4 smartphones built by LG Mobile Communications and SlimPort accessories seamlessly connect to any HDTV, monitor and projector as well as provide simultaneous connectivity to the phone’s power source. “Whether enjoying games, photos and videos your way or presenting to a large audience, SlimPort accessories add endless value to your smartphone,” said Andre Bouwer, Vice President of Marketing for Analogix Semiconductor. “With robust camera technology, innovative apps like Google Now and Google Play running on Android 4.2, the Nexus 4 will hold it all. And when combined with SlimPort accessories you can use it all, wherever you go, on any screen, without running out of battery.” SlimPort

Analogix Introduces SlimPort Mobile Device to Display Accessories

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

Analogix Announces New SlimPort Product for Mobile to Big Screen Connectivity

With SlimPort and MyDP, Productivity and Entertainment Truly Goes Mobile In conjunction with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announcement of the Mobile DisplayPort (MyDP) standard, Analogix Semiconductor, the market leader in enabling DisplayPort products, announced a new addition to its SlimPort family of products, the ANX7808 transmitter IC. With SlimPort products, next-generation tablets, smartphones, digital cameras and camcorders can display true full HD (1080p at 60Hz) media on any screen. “MyDP devices, such as the Analogix SlimPort products, bridge the connection gap between today’s mobile devices and larger displays”Tweet this The new ANX7808 will allow mobile device systems integrators and OEMs more design flexibility supporting more application processors and audio and video standards, including HDMI input (including 3D video) to a MyDP output over the existing micro USB connector. “The mobile device is about to become a complete in-the-office and