Pixelworks Announces Design Win with Samsung for New ‘Bluejay’ Co-Processor IC for Slim CRT Televisions

Pixelworks Announces Design Win with Samsung for New 'Bluejay' Co-Processor IC for Slim CRT Televisions

Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), an innovative provider of powerful video and pixel processing technology for advanced televisions and digital projectors, announced today that Samsung has chosen its new co-processor IC for two slim CRT television models. The PW9050L chip, codenamed 'Bluejay,' complements Pixelworks ImageProcessor ICs for advanced CRTs by introducing its proprietary Digital Horizontal Correction, or DHC(TM), technology for digitally pre-processing video signals to eliminate distortion in slim CRTs.

Samsung Electronics recently introduced two new SlimFit(TM) CRT televisions featuring the PW9050L co-processor chip that use Samsung's innovative cathode-ray tube which reduces tube depth by more than 30 percent. The first two SlimFit widescreen models, measuring 29-inches and 32-inches diagonally, feature vibrant colors and crisp video images even in the corners where the scanning beam is at maximum deflection. Samsung selected the PW9050L because it overcomes a significant technical hurdle of picture uniformity through its unique DHC technology.

Samsung was able to accurately customize the deflection requirements using Pixelworks' DHC technology and integrated test patterns to perfect the image on any slim cathode ray tube. In addition, DHC technology uses unique algorithms to enhance brightness in the corners to enable even picture levels. The PW9050L chip is capable of operating at up to 120 Hz and handling 30-bit RGB input in advanced CRT systems for full high-definition support.