GigOptix Launches New Family of Transimpedance Amplifier Receiver Products Enabling High Resolution Natural User Interface Ap...
February 18 2014 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
GigOptix, Inc. (NYSE MKT: GIG), a leading supplier of advanced
high speed semiconductor components for use in long-haul, metro,
Cloud connectivity, data centers, consumer electronics links and
interactive applications, today announced a new family of
Transimpedance Amplifier (TIA) products to address high growth
natural user interfaces and high resolution 3D scanning
markets.
“The use of the new generation of high-speed gesture
recognition, motion sensing, and natural user interface in 3D
camera, interactive TVs, game consoles and a variety of other
emerging applications are creating demand for the deployment of
high depth resolution optical links in several high-volume markets.
For example, for the natural user interface applications, there are
many kinds of gesture systems competing in the market right now,
with time-of-flight systems providing a very good alternative for
high accuracy applications. GigOptix’ consumer TIAs are designed
specifically to address time-of-flight applications and flexible
architecture that allow a rapid, yet robust, customization designs.
From changing channels and adjusting volume on interactive TVs with
the wave of a hand, to full body 3D depth sensing cameras for a
fully immersive gaming and personalized shopping experiences,
GigOptix TIAs provide high sensitivity and high signal-to-noise for
increased accuracy and range,” said Dr. Raluca Dinu, Vice President
and General Manager of the High-Speed Communications division at
GigOptix, Inc.
In January NPD DisplaySearch reported in their Gesture Sensing
Control for Smart Devices Report that gesture sensing solutions for
smart device shipments would grow from less than 250 million units
in 2014, to more than 1.8 billion units in 2018. In the report,
year-over-year shipment growth is projected to be over 40% in the
2015 to 2018 timeframe. 3D gesture-sensing technologies in
connected smart devices identified in the report include mobile
devices, smart TVs, game consoles, and PCs.
GigOptix’ consumer TIA platform can be optimized for the
following applications: high resolution digital 3D scanning,
hands-free automotive infotainment and range systems, immersive
gaming and augmented reality, interactive TVs, desktop PCs,
notebooks, gaming consoles, smartphones, tablets, and motion
tracking and gesture control.
Global automotive proximity and gesture recognition of
infotainment systems are estimated to grow from about 0.7 million
units in 2013, to more to than 38 million units in 2023, according
to IHS Inc.’s Emerging Technologies: New Human-Machine Interface
Trends report. Few automotive makers have already sold in 2012 cars
with basic proximity recognition systems in, and the report
predicts that in 2017 the first high-resolution systems will
appear. The report further estimates that nearly 40 percent of all
new automobiles sold worldwide in 2023 will come with some degree
of proximity or gesture recognition.
“Many high-resolution time-of-flight systems are fundamentally
limited by the performance of key building blocks, in particular
the TIA performance. GigOptix’ state of the art TIA family builds
on years of experience in designing TIAs for the Active Optical
Cables (AOCs) and pluggables for the datacom markets and delivering
millions of such devices. This deep experience enables us to design
and ship extremely high quality amplifiers to the emerging consumer
electronics market. We look forward to working with customers to
enable customization of TIA devices for the next generation
innovative natural user interface systems to enrich consumer
experiences,” concluded Dr. Dinu.
For information on immediate available TIAs and our
customization program, please contact sales@gigoptix.com.
About GigOptix, Inc.
GigOptix is a leading fabless supplier of high speed
semiconductor components that enable end-to-end information
streaming over optical and wireless networks. The products address
long haul and metro telecom applications as well as emerging
high-growth opportunities for Cloud and data centers connectivity,
and interactive applications for consumer electronics. GigOptix
offers a unique broad portfolio of Drivers and TIAs for 40Gbps,
100Gbps and 400Gbps fiber-optic telecommunications and
data-communications networks, and high performance MMIC solutions
that enable next generation wireless microwave systems up to 90GHz.
GigOptix also offers a wide range of digital and mixed-signal ASIC
solutions and enables product lifetime extension through its
GigOptix Sunset Rescue Program.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements of
GigOptix within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as including the uses and the marketing of TIA products. Such
statements contain words such as "will," and "expect," or the
negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include (without
limitation) statements regarding the market for TIA products.
Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties,
and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in
any such statement. These risks include, but are not limited to:
the ability to extend product offerings into new areas or products,
the ability to commercialize technology, unexpected occurrences
that deter the full documentation and "bring to market" plan for
products, trends and fluctuations in the industry, changes in
demand and purchasing volume of customers, unpredictability of
suppliers, the ability to move product sales to production levels,
the ability to compete for client design-in opportunities, the
ability to cross-sell to new clients and to diversify, and the
success of product sales in new markets, including bundled product
solutions. Additional factors that could cause actual results to
differ are discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" and in other
sections of the GigOptix' filings with the SEC, and in its other
current and periodic reports filed or furnished from time to time
with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release
are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to
GigOptix as of the date hereof, and GigOptix assumes no obligation
to update any forward-looking statement.
Media:GigOptix, Inc.Dr. Josh Nakaska, 408-522-3172Marketing
Directorjnakaska@gigoptix.comorInvestor Relations:Darrow
Associates, Inc.Jim Fanucchi, 408-404-5400ir@gigoptix.com
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