Bringing to market an end-to-end solution in compliance with
the Intel® Smart Display Module (SDM)
platform
BEAVERTON, Ore., June 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HDBaseT Alliance,
Professional Audio-Video's largest interoperable ecosystem has
announced that its members Apantac, a leading manufacturer of
multiviewers, video walls, extension, and signal processing
solutions, Sharp/NEC, a global leader in the projector and display
markets, and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN), a premier provider of
high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and
automotive markets, have partnered to bring HDBaseT 3.0 to digital
display and video wall installations.
Apantac's Smart Display Module incorporating the Valens
Semiconductor VS3000 chipset delivers a versatile plug-and-play
solution for high-performance, long-distance multimedia signal
distribution. The SDM modules are based on the Intel® SDM platform,
which allows them to be seamlessly integrated into modern slim
profile displays. This eliminates the need for external adapter
boxes, power supplies, and mounting hardware and greatly simplifies
display and video wall installations. Valens Semiconductor's VS3000
enables the extension of fully uncompressed 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 video up
to 100m/328ft over standard Category
6A cable.
A demonstration of the new solution will take place at the
HDBaseT Alliance booth no. 3043 at the upcoming InfoComm 2023 in
Orlando, Florida using Sharp/NEC's
43-inch MA431 display, the first display to support the new line of
Smart SDM modules from Apantac. The MA431 display is part of
Sharp/NEC's line of Intel® SDM Slot-In high-definition professional
displays.
"In large display and projection formats every pixel
counts. That is why using HDBaseT 3.0 as the infrastructure
for uncompressed HDMI 2.0 video distribution and extension is a
perfect choice," said Effi
Goldstein, President of the HDBaseT Alliance.
"The SDM concept offers customers flexibility, improved
reliability, and future-proof format support, and Apantac provides
the SDM modules with a variety of interfaces and formats. We
are excited to partner with Valens Semiconductor to bring
future-proof HDBaseT 3.0 support to our customers," said
Thomas Tang, President of
Apantac.
"Sustainability is key at Sharp/NEC, that is why we strongly
support the Intel® SDM platform," said Kirt
Yanke, VP of R&D/QA/Service/Solutions Operations at
Sharp/NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. "This serves the
notion that a component is introduced to an installation only if
needed."
"We are pleased to partner with Apantac to add yet another
unique HDBaseT 3.0 product to the interoperable HDBaseT ecosystem,"
said Gabi Shriki, Gabi Shriki, SVP, Head of Audio-Video at Valens
Semiconductor. "Valens' technology continues to be the
leading solution for multi-media distribution in this market
segment of large format displays and projectors. The VS3000
chipset with its support of uncompressed HDMI2.0 assures we remain
in this leading position."
About the HDBaseT Alliance
The HDBaseT Alliance advances and promotes the adoption of
HDBaseT technology as the global standard for ultra-high-definition
multimedia distribution. Since its founding in 2010 by LG
Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and
Valens Semiconductor, the Alliance has brought together the leading
names in the consumer electronics, professional AV, industrial and
medical verticals today with upwards of 200 members and thousands
of interoperable products.
For more information about the HDBaseT Alliance please visit
https://hdbaset.org
About Apantac LLC
Founded in 2008, Apantac LLC (www.apantac.com) is a leading
designer and developer of high quality and cost effective
multiviewers, SDM "smart" display modules, KVM over IP solutions,
cards for the openGear platform, and a broad range of image and
signal processing equipment. The Apantac product line has been
specifically designed to provide users with flexible and innovative
technology solutions for the broadcast and Pro AV industries and
offers expertise in 4K/UHD, HDMI/HDMI
2.0, HDBaseT, SDVoE, HDR, NDI, DisplayPort, IP, and SDI.
For more information about Apantac's products and services
please visit www.apantac.com
About Sharp/NEC Solutions of America, Inc.
Sharp/NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. is the leading
global provider of professional and commercial visual technology
and digital signage solutions, wholly owned by Sharp/NEC
Display Solutions, Ltd.. Sharp/NEC offers one of the broadest
visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in LCD
displays, lamp and laser projectors, dvLED, 8K and 5G technology, collaboration solutions,
calibration tools, IoT and AI-driven analytics. Sharp/NEC is
a trusted name and a total solutions provider with strong ties to
industry partners and has a reputation for quality, reliability,
and industry-leading customer support with a range of professional
service offerings. Serving a wide variety of markets, the
organization's expertise spans retail, enterprise, education,
entertainment, transportation, energy and utility, and
more.
For more information about Sharp/NEC Display Solutions' products
and services please visit https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us
About Valens Semiconductor
Valens Semiconductor pushes the boundaries of connectivity by
enabling high-performance connectivity in the Audio-Video and
Automotive industries. Valens' HDBaseT® technology is the leading
standard in the Audio-Video market with tens of millions of Valens'
chipsets integrated into thousands of products in a wide range of
applications. Valens' Automotive chipsets are deployed in systems
manufactured by leading customers and are on the road in vehicles
around the world. Valens is a key enabler of the evolution of
ADAS and autonomous driving and its advanced technology is the
basis for the MIPI A-PHY standard for high-speed in-vehicle
connectivity.
For more information about Valens Semiconductor please
visit https://www.valens.com.
Media Contact:
Ian Griggs
Head of Communications
ian.griggs@hdbaset.org
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