10 Sampo OEM Monitors Relying On Genesis Chip; Genesis Reports gmZAN1 LCD-Controller Chip in Every PD-70FA Series Monitor.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2001 Genesis Microchip Genesis Microchip Inc. is a leading edge world wide supplier of integrated circuits (ICs) for video processors in flat panel LCD TVs and Monitors. Founded in 1987 by Paul Russo [9] in Markham, Ontario, Canada and it became a public company in 1998 [10] and now (Nasdaq:GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) The European term for a global satellite-based radio navigation system. See Galileo. ) -- a world leader in LCD monitor A flat panel display that uses liquid crystals. Although laptops have used LCDs as their flat panel technology almost exclusively, LCD is also the most popular for flat panel desktop monitors. Toward the end of 2003, sales of LCD displays for desktops overtook CRTs for the first time. image-processing technology -- today reported Sampo Technology Corp. is utilizing the cutting-edge gmZAN1 LCD controller in 10 new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and monitors. Renown for its acclaimed "AlphScan" monitor series, Sampo Technology produces LCD monitors boasting high performance and superior value -- for both home and business use. The company's new PD-70FA series contains 10 15-inch LCD monitor models, which differ in the housing surrounding the display. Each uses the Genesis chip for critical connection to legacy PC video cards, as well as for outstanding image processing. "The gmZAN1 chip helps reduce our costs," said Jimmy Hsieh, Director of the R&D Division of Sampo Technology. "It includes important integration features, so we're not buying as many other components. Added to that, the scaled output image is fantastic, nobody does scaling better than Genesis." Sampo Technology makes monitor subsystems for brand-name customers, particularly in Europe. Non-disclosure agreements prevent Genesis from naming them. The gmZAN1 LCD controller combines the company's patented algorithms and architectures to "piece together" the best analog-interface technology Genesis has to offer. This includes Genesis's well-received scaling process and its proven 8-bit triple analog-to-digital converter (ADC (1) See A/D converter. (2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. ). The gmZAN1 will support resolutions from SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. to SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. and serves the analog-interface market, the largest segment of the LCD monitor market. Sampo Technology Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Sampo Corp. As one of Taiwan's top manufacturers of home appliance, consumer electronics, and telecommunication products since 1936, Sampo Corp. has become a company with a global vision. With nearly NT$20 billion in sales and a high profile in the Taiwanese market, Sampo is well known for its dedication to product research and development. For more information, visit: www.sampo.com.tw or www.sampotech.com. Genesis Microchip is a leading supplier of cost-effective integrated circuits and software solutions, enabling the convergence of Internet information and video. Flat-panel displays, digital televisions, digital CRTs and consumer video products all benefit from Genesis technology, which connects and formats any kind of source content to be displayed with the highest image quality on any type of display. "Genesis Display Perfection" components are used by all leading brand-name monitor vendors. Founded in 1987, Genesis has offices in Silicon Valley, California; Taipei, Taiwan and Toronto, Canada. Further information is available at www.genesis-microchip.com. Editor note: -- Genesis is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc. -- Genesis Display Perfection is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc. -- Sampo is a registered trademark of Sampo Corp. |
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