Proven to be a leader in USB-C DisplayPort connectivity for mobile devices and connected VR headsets

Analogix Semiconductor announced that it has shipped more than 10 million DisplayPort over USB-C units for mobile devices and peripherals equipped with USB-C charging ports. The USB Power Delivery specification and the USB Type-C™ Cable and Connector specification were already announced earlier this year.

As an increasing number of manufacturers adopt USB-C DisplayPort in flagship smartphones due to its ability to achieve the highest resolution with the least power, Analogix’s SlimPort® brand products are emerging as a leading connectivity solution for mobile applications that simultaneously transmit high-resolution video, audio, and USB data through a single USB-C connector.

The SlimPort brand signifies certification for high-performance video and audio compatibility using USB-connected DisplayPort, including the certified product and certification service (SAP?) ecosystem.


Andre Bouwer, Vice President of Marketing at Analogix, said, “We are pleased that our product has been adopted in the market. This confirms that product maturity and interoperability are key to a positive user experience and an evolving ecosystem, especially in the USB-C type market, which is experiencing unprecedented growth.”

He continued, “DisplayPort established conformance and interoperability standards optimized for high-performance mobile video connectivity, but it was a tough challenge,” adding, “Unproven DisplayPort solutions face connectivity issues due to the billions of DisplayPort devices already on the market.” He further pointed out, “The SlimPort Adopters Program provides additional confidence in the discovery and resolution of these issues.”

Diana Zhang, Vice President and General Manager of Analogix China, stated, “Applications such as Windows Continuum and virtual reality (VR) headsets are further expanding the USB-C ecosystem through the first consumer products utilizing already commercialized SlimPort ICs.” She added, “This is just the beginning,” noting that “Chinese smartphone manufacturers have begun to view mobile connected VR as an ideal approach that provides optimal performance and mobility without incurring additional hardware or licensing costs.”

He continued, “More and more sensors and cameras are being added to VR headsets,” adding that “connected VR headsets reduce the cost of VR sensors added to smartphones.” He also explained, “Slimport VR makes smartphone architecture more optimized and smarter,” and stated, “Analogics is ready to create new opportunities in VR display hardware, peripherals, and content capture through Slimport products.”

Recently, Analogix showcased a portable connected VR application mounted on the LG 360 VR headset at the Sirida AR/VR summit held in Shenzhen, China, and a Windows Continuum application using the Microsoft Lumia 950XL at the Microsoft WinHEC conference in April.