Philips 150P Dual-Interface Monitor Uses Genesis LCD Controller to Provide ``Ultra-Reliable'' Connection to Both Analog and Digital Video Cards.Business & High-Tech Editors SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2001 Genesis Microchip (Nasdaq:GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) The European term for a global satellite-based radio navigation system. See Galileo. ) -- a leading provider of revolutionary image-processing technology -- today reported Philips is employing the gm5020 LCD controller chip in their new 15-inch XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. LCD monitor. Philips new 150P dual-interface monitor offers users a premium display with a sophisticated, ergonomic design. It provides maximum performance while occupying minimal desk space. The monitor accommodates inputs from both traditional VGA connectors as well as the from a DVI cable, the emerging standard in digital connectivity -- this function is courtesy of the Genesis chip. Philips users can easily select analog-only, digital-only or dual inputs. According to leading market-research firm DisplaySearch, Philips is the third-largest OEM supplier of LCD monitors and the world's second-largest OEM supplier of 15-inch LCD monitors, the most popular LCD monitor size.(a) "Genesis and Philips have a solid, long-standing relationship," said Anders Frisk, Genesis Microchip's Vice President of Marketing. "They needed a single-chip solution that integrates an analog-to-digital converter, DVI receiver, etc. and provides other key processing functions. The gm5020 delivers all of this -- and more." The highly integrated gm5020 image processor offers numerous integration features -- including High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM) developed by Intel Corporation to control digital audio and video content as it travels across Digital Visual Interface (DVI) or High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) (HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) An encryption system for enforcing digital rights management (DRM) over DVI and HDMI interfaces. The copy protection system (DRM) resides in the computer, DVD player or set-top box. ) and "Ultra-Reliable DVI" -- to provide a flexible, cost-effective solution for the growing market of LCD monitors with both analog and digital interfaces. A proven reputation for technical innovation, groundbreaking features, great front-of-screen performance and low total cost of ownership have made Philips Monitors one of the world's top providers of computer monitor solutions worldwide. In 2000, the company sold 10 million display devices cornering a 10 percent market share. Some 5,000 people work for Philips Monitors operations located in Chungli, Taiwan, the site of both the company's headquarters and a production facility; Suzhou, China; Shenzhen, China; Juarez, Mexico; Szombathely, Hungary or in one of its regional sales and marketing organizations in Europe, North America, South America and Asia. The company's website is located at www.philips.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. (a) Source: DisplaySearch Q1'01 Quarterly Desktop Monitor Shipment and Forecast Report Editor note: -- Genesis is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc. -- Genesis Display Perfection and Ultra-Reliable DVI are trademarks of Genesis Microchip Inc. -- Philips is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics N.V. Acronyms: -- CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. (cathode ray tube See CRT. (hardware) cathode ray tube - (CRT) An electrical device for displaying images by exciting phosphor dots with a scanned electron beam. CRTs are found in computer VDUs and monitors, televisions and oscilloscopes. ) -- DVI (digital visual interface “DVI” redirects here. For other uses, see DVI (disambiguation). The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital ) -- LCD (liquid crystal display liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. ) -- VGA (video graphics array See VGA. (hardware) Video Graphics Array - (VGA) A display standard for IBM PCs, with 640 x 480 pixels in 16 colours and a 4:3 aspect ratio. There is also a text mode with 720 x 400 pixels. ) -- XGA (extended graphics array (hardware) eXtended Graphics Array - (XGA) An IBM display standard introduced in 1990. XGA supports a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with a palette of 256 colours, or 640 x 480 with high colour (16 bits per pixel). ) |
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