Spectra7 Announces New HDMI 2.1 Product
06 September 2018 - 12:00PM
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New Device to Support Active Copper Cables
for Connecting to Enhanced 4K and Emerging 8K Displays
CEDIA Expo - Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (TSX:SEV)
(“Spectra7” or the “Company”), a leading provider of
high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband
connectivity markets, today announced the HT8481, the industry’s
first Active Linear Cable Equalizer designed to support HDMI 2.1
active copper cables.
HDMI® Specification 2.1 is the most recent update of the HDMI
specification and supports a range of higher video resolutions and
refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, and resolutions up to 10K.
Dynamic HDR formats are also supported, and bandwidth capability is
increased up to 48Gbps. Supporting the 48Gbps bandwidth is the new
Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable. The cable ensures high-bandwidth
dependent features are delivered including uncompressed 8K video
with HDR. It features exceptionally low electro-magnetic
interference, reducing interference with nearby wireless devices.
The cable is backwards compatible and can be used with the existing
installed base of HDMI devices.1
As HDMI data rates move to 48Gbps, passive copper cables are
only able to achieve 2 to 3 meters in reach. With its patented low
power analog signal processing technology, Spectra7 is able to
significantly extend this length.
“Spectra7 has always been a leader in the active HDMI cable
market,” said Spectra7 CEO Raouf Halim. “We are introducing the
HT8481 to capture the early movers in the emerging HDMI 2.1 active
cable market and continue growing our business in this market
segment."
Spectra7 is a leader in active copper cable (ACC) technology
with a strong patent portfolio covering core technology necessary
for delivering active cables.
About Spectra7’s HT8481 Semiconductor Device
The HT8481 will support HDMI 2.1 data rates up to 48Gbps, while
remaining backward compatible with all previous HDMI products.
Initially available in module format, the HT8481 will enable cable
assemblers to quickly produce HDMI 2.1 Active Copper Cables.
Sample HT8481 based embedded cable devices will be available in
Q4 2018.
About Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog
semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and
resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading
electronics manufacturers in virtual reality, augmented reality,
mixed reality, data centers and other connectivity markets.
Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with design centers in
Markham, Ontario, Cork, Ireland, and Little Rock, Arkansas. For
more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
Cautionary Notes
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not limited to the risk factors discussed in the Company’s annual
MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2017. Management provides
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1HDMI ORG
https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_1/
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