VIA Labs Announces VL605 USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Protocol Converter with USB PD EPR Support

During Computex 2024, VIA Labs, one of the leading suppliers of USB4, SuperSpeed USB, USB Power Delivery Controllers, and now Display Controllers, announced the start of mass production and immediate availability for the VIA Labs VL605 USB-C to HDMI 2.1 Protocol Converter. The VL605 Protocol Converter achieved USB-IF certification for USB Power Delivery 3.1 with support for Extended Power Range (EPR) and HDMI 2.1 FRL certification and is now listed on the USB-IF Integrator's List under TID: 10462.

Synaptics Inc from San Jose, CA - the same company that in 2017 acquired Conexant, one of the industry's leading audio and voice technology specialists - expanded even more it's connectivity lead with the just concluded acquisition of DisplayLink Corp., a leading supplier of universal docking solutions and high-performance video compression technology. This strategic expansion of Synaptics business happens just a few days after the acquisition of assets and manufacturing rights associated with the wireless connectivity business of Broadcom.

Diodes announced the PI3HDX12221, an HDMI 2.1 active switch with linear ReDriver that enables manufacturers of TVs, PCs, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes to adopt the latest 12Gbps HDMI standard. The device supports dual inputs with a signal cleaning function that enables extending channel lengths. Optimizing function integration into a single package reduces system BOM and power consumption, particularly when compared to an equivalent discrete solution.

Shortly after the publication of the new HDMI 2.1 specification by the HDMI Forum, Lattice Semiconductor announced the release of the SiI9437 and SiI9438, the first HDMI 2.1 Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) audio receiver and transmitter devices. This allows manufacturers to start implementing solutions that benefit from the self-discovering, self-configuring and fully automatic HDMI Audio Link for flawless home theater experiences.