Analog Devices Releases UXGA Resolution Dual Interface Solution for Flat Panel Displays; AD9887A supports up to UXGA resolution and HDCP for digital content protection.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 2003

Analog Devices Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal-processing applications, today announced its newest data converter with dual analog and digital interfaces for high-speed, UXGA (ultra extended graphics array) flat-panel displays. State-of-the-art flat panel displays must work with analog signals from legacy PCs and at the same time be compatible with the high-definition digital signals of newer computer and entertainment systems. To help display manufacturers economically bridge the analog/digital divide, the AD9887A combines an analog interface and DVI (digital visual interface) receiver on a single chip to support display resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz. The digital interface is fully compatible with the DVI version 1.0 industry standard to ensure compatibility for the growing market of liquid crystal displays (LCD), projectors and high-definition televisions (HDTV).

As the market for flat-panel displays grows, so does consumer demand for high-definition content. The AD9887A fully supports the HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) standard for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment content between DVI-compliant devices. The HDCP for DVI specifications will enable film studios to release premium digital content without fear of unauthorized reproduction and distribution.

"Analog Devices, with its innovative flat-panel display solutions, keeps raising the bar for performance," said Ross Young, president of the flat-panel market research firm DisplaySearch. "Its new AD9887A offers manufacturers design flexibility for premium imaging applications without the headaches of compatibility issues. We expect solutions such as the AD9887A to help manufacturers grow their share of the flat-panel display and projector markets, which are set to experience double-digit growth within the next three years, fueled by a surge in demand for larger-size flat-panel monitors and consumer electronics products, like HDTVs."

InFocus Corporation, the worldwide leader in digital projection technology, has selected the AD9887A for its future projector products. According to Ketil Forsberg, manager of product architecture, InFocus, "We continuously seek to set the standard for the image quality our customers can expect from our projection technologies. The superior performance of Analog Devices' AD9887A enables us to differentiate our projector products by providing a unique combination of image quality and compatibility not available anywhere else."

The AD9887A has been designed with high-performance and interoperability in mind. "Not only is its performance unmatched for UXGA resolution, but our deep analog expertise has enabled us to overcome the compatibility complexities of DVI receivers," said Willard Bucklen, product line director, Visual Signal Processing, Analog Devices. "The result is a flexible solution that helps display-electronics manufacturers quickly add value to their current offerings as well as assuring their digital readiness for the rapidly changing and growing market."

About the AD9887A

The AD9887A's analog and digital interfaces are optimized to support resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz, and all HDTV formats. To achieve this, the analog interface combines a 170-MHz triple ADC (analog-to-digital converter) with a low-jitter PLL (phase locked loop). It also features variable analog-bandwidth control, allowing the input impedance to be matched with the resolution of the incoming graphics signal. This prevents noise distortion, eliminates external filter components, and delivers the best possible image quality by accommodating the fast slew input rate necessary for UXGA resolution and lower bandwidths suitable for lower-resolution displays. It also features integrated sync processing for composite sync and sync-on-green (SOG) applications, mid-scale clamping for HDTV (YPbPr signals), and 4:2:2 output formatting for component video applications.

The DVI receiver includes support for HDCP with encrypted external HDCP device key storage for maximum security with low cost and ease of manufacturing. Pin-to-pin compatible with Analog Devices' previous SXGA DVI-compatible dual interface, the AD9887, the new device simplifies product upgrades for current dual-interface solution users.

Pricing and Availability

The AD9887A comes in a 160-lead MQFP (metric quad flat pack) surface-mount plastic package designed for application from 0 degrees C to +70 degrees C. The AD9887A-170 MHz is priced at $17.75 in 1,000-piece quantities. Also available are 140-MHz and 100-MHz versions priced at $10.90 and $9.54, respectively, in 1,000-piece quantities. Samples and evaluation kits are available now. For more information, please visit: http://www.analog.com/AD9887A.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices is a leading manufacturer of precision high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications. The company is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, and employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide. It has manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, California, North Carolina, Ireland, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Analog Devices' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the company is included in the S&P 500 Index.