IDT (Integrated Device Technology) today announced it has purchased the video processing technology and related assets from Silicon Optix, including the Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) brand and the Reon product line.
In addition, IDT has acquired the members of the Silicon
Optix HQV intellectual property and engineering teams. The
transaction, which was approved by the boards of directors
of each company and the stockholders of Silicon Optix,
closed today. IDT plans to operate the resulting business
as part of its Video and Display Operation, which is based
out of the company?s San Jose, Calif. headquarters. The new
division will be primarily located in the existing Silicon
Optix Toronto, Canada facility.
The Silicon Optix Emmy award winning HQV video processing
technology enables detailed HD images by utilizing features
such as true 1080i-to-1080p HD deinterlacing and a
sophisticated multi-directional diagonal filter that
ensures video free from jagged edges. HQV also enables SD
material to approach HD quality by employing advanced
scaling, per-pixel detail enhancement, and noise reduction
technology that removes noise and artifacts caused by
compression. The newly acquired IDT HQV products and
technology are complementary to the DisplayPort-certified
IDT PanelPort receiver and integrated timing controller
products.
"With the increasing success of the DisplayPort standard
and our PanelPort products, we believe the flat panel
display market is undergoing an important evolution which
will result in enhanced high definition quality and
performance for the consumer. The HQV technology
complements our PanelPort devices and broader video product
portfolio. We see the addition of HQV enabling us to extend
our value-add to our customers while expanding our market
and technology leadership," said Dr. Ted Tewksbury, IDT
president and CEO.