SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress
Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), a leading USB-C™ supplier, today
announced the world's first complete solution for USB-C to native
HDMI® connections without adapters or converters. Based
on Cypress EZ-PD™ USB-C controllers, the solution allows
next-generation laptops, smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and
other HDMI-enabled sources with USB-C connectors to connect
directly to HDMI-enabled displays, including HD and 4K televisions,
using only a simple USB-C to HDMI cable. The EZ-PD controllers all
now support HDMI Alternate Mode for USB Type-C™, along with USB
Type-C standard support for audio, video and data protocols, as
well as USB Power Delivery (PD) for fast charging.
All HD and 4K televisions include HDMI connections, but
connecting non-HDMI-enabled source devices requires adapters or
converters that do not enable all native HDMI features. With the
Cypress HDMI Alternate Mode solution, source device manufacturers
can now utilize native HDMI features via USB Type-C connectors.
Cypress is demonstrating its HDMI Alternate Mode for USB-C solution
in conjunction with Panasonic in the HDMI Licensing Administrator,
Inc. booth number 20930 at CES from January
5-8 in South Hall 1 at the Las
Vegas Convention Center. More information on Cypress's USB
Type-C and USB PD solutions is available at
www.cypress.com/Type-C/HDMI-Alt-Mode.
"At Panasonic, we viewed the versatility of USB-C as an
opportunity to expand the connectivity of our HDMI-enabled
displays, and we worked closely with Cypress and their USB-C
experts to support HDMI Alt Mode," said Naoshi Usuki, R&D Director at Panasonic.
"Our demonstration at CES will show the many benefits consumers
will experience as we bring these two popular connectivity
standards together."
"Our HDMI alt mode solution adds to Cypress' track record of
industry firsts for USB-C and power delivery, thanks to the
programmability of our EZ-PD controllers and years of USB
know-how," said Ajay Srikrishna,
vice president of the Wired Connectivity Business Unit at Cypress.
"After collaborating with Panasonic to support the HDMI Alternate
Mode, we moved quickly to develop our solution and demonstrate it
in time for CES."
"The HDMI Alt Mode for USB-C will result in more smartphones,
tablets and laptops incorporating HDMI audio and video technology
over the USB-C connector, which will in turn help add to the nearly
six billion HDMI devices that have shipped worldwide," said
Rob Tobias, President at HDMI
Licensing Administrator, Inc. "We are pleased that Cypress has
swiftly brought their HDMI Alt Mode solution to the market so
developers can implement this user-friendly capability for
consumers."
Cypress' EZ-PD CCG3 controller offers an unparalleled level of
integration that minimizes bill-of-material costs and simplifies
designs, replacing multiple discrete components with a single-chip
solution. Cypress's EZ-PD portfolio of USB-C controllers also
includes CCG1, the world's first programmable USB-C controller,
CCG2, the market's smallest programmable USB-C solution, and CCG4,
the world's first two-port USB-C solution. The EZ-PD portfolio was
the first to support the latest USB PD 3.0 specification, which
enables more robust end-to-end power delivery and charging
solutions for laptop and mobile devices.
The USB Type-C standard is gaining rapid support with top-tier
electronics manufacturers by enabling slim industrial designs,
easy-to-use connectors and cables, and the ability to transmit
multiple protocols and deliver up to 100W of power. The USB Type-C
standard's 2.4-mm-high connector plug is significantly smaller than
the current 4.5-mm USB Standard-A connector.
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About Cypress
Founded in 1982, Cypress is the
leader in advanced embedded system solutions for the world's most
innovative automotive, industrial, home automation and appliances,
consumer electronics and medical products. Cypress' programmable
systems-on-chip, general-purpose microcontrollers, analog ICs,
wireless and USB-based connectivity solutions and reliable,
high-performance memories help engineers design differentiated
products and get them to market first. Cypress is committed to
providing customers with the best support and engineering resources
on the planet enabling innovators and out-of-the-box thinkers to
disrupt markets and create new product categories in record time.
To learn more, go to www.cypress.com.
Cypress and the Cypress logo are registered trademarks and
EZ-PD is a trademark of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. USB Type-C™ and
USB-C™ are trademarks of the USB Implementers Forum. The terms HDMI
and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. in the United
States and other countries. All other trademarks are the
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