RedMere Support For HDMI 1.4 Specification

- RedMere, the leader in high-speed chip and cable technology solutions, endorses HDMI Licensing LLC 1.4 Specification announcement and confirms availability of silicon to support new active cables designs for HDMI 1.4. With its RM1689 device family RedMere enables ultra-thin cables for camera and portable applications using the new Micro HDMI (D-type) connector.

“The new HDMI 1.4 specification adds powerful new functionality to high definition video products. The tiny Micro HDMI connector will bring HDMI to video and digital still cameras, smartphones and media players. With RedMere cable technology, users will get perfect digital content from camera to HDTV every time, with a cable slim and light enough to pop in your pocket”, said Peter Smyth, CEO of RedMere.

“We are excited about all the new possibilities that the 1.4 version of the HDMI specification will bring to our Adopters,” says Steve Venuti, President of HDMI Licensing, LLC.  “With the addition of Ethernet and an Audio Return Channel, as well our new smaller Micro Connector, HDMI now offers more functionality to more types of devices than ever before.”

RedMere is currently working with its global customer base to bring 1.4 compatible cables to the market which are fully compliant with the features of the 1.4 specification and which use its self-powered MagnifEye Active chipset. The company also provides cable reference solutions for support of the new Networking and Audio Return Channel features of the standard.

About RedMere

RedMere is the leading provider of chip and cable technology solutions for the next generation of compact, lightweight cables for Synchronization, Imaging, Home Theater, Gaming and Enterprise Networking applications. Whether on the move, at home or at work these new cable systems deliver the ultimate in compact digital connectivity over HDMI, DisplayPort and USB for Video and Still Cameras, Smartphones, HDTV, Blu-Ray DVD, PS3 and Xbox, as well as enterprise solutions using Infiniband and PCI Express. RedMere provides cable-embedded semiconductors and advanced cable reference designs to cable industry leaders and manufacturing partners. RedMere is a private company with lead investors Celtic House Venture Partners and EdgeStone Capital Partners.

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