Analogix and Genesis Microchip Demonstrate DisplayPort Interface Prototype

Strategic Insights -

Analogix Semiconductor and Genesis Microchip, two leading companies in the development of image processing, have successfully demonstrated the DisplayPort interface prototype to the Display Systems Committee of VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association). This achievement marks an important milestone in the development of a high-quality digital interface for video and audio content, with optional secure content protection. The DisplayPort interface has broad applications, including LCD, plasma, CRT, and projection displays, as well as PCs and other sources of image content.

Key Takeaways:

  • The DisplayPort interface prototype was demonstrated to the Display Systems Committee of VESA by Analogix Semiconductor and Genesis Microchip.
  • The DisplayPort interface specification, presented for ratification in August 2005 by VESA, provides a high-quality digital interface for video and audio content with optional secure content protection.
  • The DisplayPort interface has broad applications, including LCD, plasma, CRT, and projection displays, as well as PCs and other sources of image content.
  • Analogix Semiconductor announced it will begin sampling its ANX9801 DisplayPort Transmitter ICs in Q1 2006.
  • Genesis Microchip's executive vice president, Anders Frisk, stated that the DisplayPort interface will be the enabler of future entertainment technology, similar to the way Ethernet became the platform for modern data communication.
  • Analogix Semiconductor's president and COO, Bill Eichen, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Genesis Microchip and the future of DisplayPort.
  • Genesis Microchip's Display Perfection technologies and Emmy award-winning Faroudja video technologies enable superior picture quality in flat-panel TVs and a variety of consumer and PC-display products.

Statistics:

  • 6.25 Gbps: The speed of Analogix's first transceiver.
  • 10 Mbps: The transmission speed of Analogix's Ethernet PHY.
  • 1000 meters: The longest distance Analogix's Ethernet PHY can transmit over.
  • Q1 2006: The quarter when Analogix will begin sampling its ANX9801 DisplayPort Transmitter ICs.
  • 185: The number of patents in Genesis Microchip's technology portfolio.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire: "Analogix Semiconductor and Genesis Microchip Successfully Demonstrate DisplayPort Interface Prototype" (Oct 24, 2005)
  • Analogix Semiconductor: About Analogix Semiconductor (http://www.analogix.com/)
  • Genesis Microchip Inc: About Genesis Microchip Inc. (http://www.gnss.com/)