Spectra7 Announces New HDMI 2.1 Product

New Device to Support Active Copper Cables for Connecting to Enhanced 4K and Emerging 8K Displays

SAN DIEGO--()--CEDIA Expo - Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (TSX:SEV) (“Spectra7” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, today announced the HT8481, the industry’s first Active Linear Cable Equalizer designed to support HDMI 2.1 active copper cables.

HDMI® Specification 2.1 is the most recent update of the HDMI specification and supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, and resolutions up to 10K. Dynamic HDR formats are also supported, and bandwidth capability is increased up to 48Gbps. Supporting the 48Gbps bandwidth is the new Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable. The cable ensures high-bandwidth dependent features are delivered including uncompressed 8K video with HDR. It features exceptionally low electro-magnetic interference, reducing interference with nearby wireless devices. The cable is backwards compatible and can be used with the existing installed base of HDMI devices.1

As HDMI data rates move to 48Gbps, passive copper cables are only able to achieve 2 to 3 meters in reach. With its patented low power analog signal processing technology, Spectra7 is able to significantly extend this length.

“Spectra7 has always been a leader in the active HDMI cable market,” said Spectra7 CEO Raouf Halim. “We are introducing the HT8481 to capture the early movers in the emerging HDMI 2.1 active cable market and continue growing our business in this market segment."

Spectra7 is a leader in active copper cable (ACC) technology with a strong patent portfolio covering core technology necessary for delivering active cables.

About Spectra7’s HT8481 Semiconductor Device

The HT8481 will support HDMI 2.1 data rates up to 48Gbps, while remaining backward compatible with all previous HDMI products. Initially available in module format, the HT8481 will enable cable assemblers to quickly produce HDMI 2.1 Active Copper Cables.

Sample HT8481 based embedded cable devices will be available in Q4 2018.

About Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, data centers and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with design centers in Markham, Ontario, Cork, Ireland, and Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.

Cautionary Notes

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements”. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, those regarding the Company’s future financial position and results of operations, strategy, proposed acquisitions, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believe”, “expect”, “aim”, “intend”, “plan”, “continue”, “will”, “may”, “would”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “predict”, “project”, “seek”, “should” or similar expressions or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially include, but are not limited to the risk factors discussed in the Company’s annual MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2017. Management provides forward-looking statements because it believes they provide useful information to investors when considering their investment objectives and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.

1HDMI ORG

https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_1/

Contacts

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Sean Peasgood, 647-503-1034
Investor Relations
ir@spectra7.com
or
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Darren Ma, 669-284-3170
Chief Financial Officer
pr@spectra7.com

Contacts

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Sean Peasgood, 647-503-1034
Investor Relations
ir@spectra7.com
or
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Darren Ma, 669-284-3170
Chief Financial Officer
pr@spectra7.com