Spectra7 and Legrand Showcase Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable Assembly at CES 2019
January 08 2019 - 7:00AM
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Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 Active Copper Interconnect Features
Spectra7's Latest Chip for High Bandwidth TVs and Displays
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (TSX:SEV) ("Spectra7" or the
"Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog
semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, and
Legrand North and Central America, the global leader in AV
infrastructure, networking and digital systems, today
announced that together, they are showcasing the latest Ultra High
Speed HDMI cable assembly using Spectra7’s HomeTheaterTM active
copper technology at the Consumer Electronics Showcase (CES) in Las
Vegas, NV from January 8th through the 11th, 2019.
“Spectra7 is the leader in the HDMI active copper cable market
and we are happy to showcase this active cable using their latest
cutting-edge technology,” said Nathan Bartholomew, VP/GM
Residential AV at Legrand.
“Legrand is an innovation and industry leader in structured
wiring solutions including their comprehensive line of HDMI cables
that support the performance requirements for any application,”
said Spectra7 CEO Raouf Halim. “We are thrilled that Legrand is
integrating our technology into their cables and this joint
demonstration is another major milestone supporting our leading
HDMI active copper cable technology.”
HT8481 is 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.
Legrand will be showcasing this HDMI cable with Spectra7’s
HT8481 technology at the HDMI Forum Booth at LVCC South Hall 1,
Booth #20208.
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.
About Legrand | AV
The brands of Legrand | AV are leading
providers of mounts, racks, video conferencing, screens,
connectivity and display solutions enabling
amazing audiovisual experiences. Our innovative solutions sold
principally under the Chief, Da-Lite, Middle Atlantic, Projecta,
Sanus and Vaddio brands, are accessible through numerous
channels. The brands of Legrand provide the most
comprehensive offering of AV solutions in the market. The
company serves a broad base of over 6,000
global AV customers.
Legrand | AV is a Divison of Legrand which globally reported
sales of $6.2 billion (USD) in 2017. Legrand has a strong presence
in North and Central America, with a portfolio of well-known market
brands and product lines that includes AFCO Systems, C2G, Cablofil,
Chief, Da-Lite, Electrorack, Finelite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic
Products, Milestone AV, Nuvo, OCL, On-Q, Ortronics, Pass &
Seymour, Pinnacle, Projecta, QMotion, Quiktron, Raritan, Sanus,
Server Technology, Solarfective, Vaddio, Vantage, Wattstopper, and
Wiremold. Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component
stock of indexes including the CAC40, FTSE4Good, MSCI World, ASPI,
Corporate Oekom Rating, and DJSI (ISIN code
FR0010307819) www.legrand.us
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