Himax Unveils the World's First USB 3.0 Pico-Projector Solution
18 Januar 2011 - 5:00AM
Himax Technologies, Inc. ("Himax" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:HIMX)
announced today the launch of the world's first USB 3.0
pico-projector solution. This unique solution combines SVGA
(800x600) high-resolution LCOS microdisplays from Himax Display
(subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Inc.) with a USB 3.0 chip
(ET12U320A) from Evolution Technology Corporation. (subsidiary of
Faraday Technology Corporation, TAIEX: 3035) The unit can be
powered through devices such as desktops or laptops via their USB
ports, without the need for an additional external power supply.
The solution enables a smooth real-time video viewing experience on
the go. Numerous laptop brands around the globe are already showing
strong interest in adopting this pico-projector solution.
Due to the increasing popularity of video sharing sites such as
YouTube and Youku, high speed data transfer rates are a feature
that customers demand and fully expect. By incorporating USB 3.0,
Himax LCOS solution is able to deliver video at a data transfer
rate which is 10 times faster than the prevalent USB 2.0 platform
and brings a more enriching video viewing experience to
pico-projector users. One of the bottlenecks of USB 2.0 was support
of video resolution only up to VGA (640x480) resolution due to the
limited data-transfer bandwidth. With USB 2.0, higher-resolution
videos were simply impossible without resulting in delays and
skipping during playback. However, the USB 3.0 interface provides a
higher bandwidth which facilitates higher-resolution videos playing
in a seamless real time environment while still maintaining
compatibility with USB enabled devices currently on the market.
Himax Display offers a series of high-resolution LCOS microdisplays
now with support up to SVGA resolution and plans to develop
products up to Full HD (1920x1080) resolution in the future.
HC Tsai, Vice President of Himax Display, commented, "Himax's
world-leading LCOS USB 3.0 pico-projector solution demonstrates a
breakthrough in the pico-projector market and brings two major
benefits to customers: The first is an unprecedented real-time,
seamless and high-quality video streaming projection. The second is
the higher portability and enhanced convenience of the
pico-projectors through utilizing the ubiquitous USB port and
eliminating the need for external power supplies. Our LCOS USB
3.0 solutions can be adapted with laptops, desktops, monitors,
digital photo frames, digital cameras, handsets and other consumer
electronics devices. We believe this solution will become the
leading mainstream choice for pico-projectors."
Himax is committed to providing leading-edge pico-projector
solutions to the market. Himax has been in mass production of SVGA
and XGA high-resolution microdisplays for LCOS pico-projector
solutions with a USB interface. A number of customers have also
started end-product development using Himax's WXGA
higher-resolution microdisplays.
About Himax Technologies, Inc.
Himax Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets
semiconductors that are critical components of flat panel displays.
The Company's principal products are display drivers for
large-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in desktop monitors,
notebook computers and televisions, and display drivers for small-
and medium-sized TFT-LCD panels, which are used in mobile handsets
and consumer electronics products such as netbook computers,
digital cameras, mobile gaming devices, portable DVD players,
digital photo frame and car navigation displays. In addition, the
Company is expanding its product offerings to include timing
controllers, touch controller ICs, LCD TV and monitor chipset
solutions, LCOS projector solutions, power management ICs, CMOS
Image Sensors, Infinitely Color Technology and 2D to 3D conversion
solutions. Based in Tainan, Taiwan, the Company has regional
offices in Hsinchu and Taipei, Taiwan; Ninbo, Foshan, Fuqing,
Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Shenzhen, China; Yokohama and
Matsusaka, Japan; Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea; and
Irvine California, USA.
Forward-Looking
Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual
events or results to differ materially include, but not limited to,
general business and economic conditions and the state of the
semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of
the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand
for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of
principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in
technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our
intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in
average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes
in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortages in supply of
key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations;
exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further
investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts
receivable and manage inventory; our ability to retain and attract
key personnel; the uncertainties associated with our Taiwan listing
plan which is subject to change due to, among other things, changes
in Taiwan or US authorities' policies and Taiwan regulatory
authorities' acceptance of any listing application to be filed by
the Company, and other risks described from time to time in the
Company's SEC filings, including those risks identified in the
section entitled "Risk Factors" in its Form 20-F for the year ended
December 31, 2009 filed with SEC on dated June 3, 2010 as may be
amended.
CONTACT: Jessie Wang / Jessica Huang
Investor Relations
Himax Technologies, Inc.
+886-2-2370-3999 Ext. 22618 / 22513
jessie_wang@himax.com.tw
jessica_huang@himax.com.tw
In the U.S.
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The Ruth Group
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