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Trinnov announces partnership with Cypress Technology (CYP) in preparation for HDMI 2.1
Paris, France – May 13, 2020 - Trinnov Audio, the market leader in the design and manufacture
of reference audio processors for home theaters, high-end hi-fi, professional audio and
commercial cinemas, announces a new collaboration with Taiwanese manufacturer Cypress
Technology for the development of HDMI boards to be utilized in Trinnov’s Altitude series of
Home Theater processors.
Market-leader seeks leading technology partner
AV manufacturers and integrators share the view HDMI is the home theater installation
headache that just won’t go away. Trinnov acknowledges this fact by doing its best to ease an
installer’s pain, through best-in-class support, advanced technical training and unique product
features. For example, current Altitude software effectively turns the product into an HDMI
analyzer, helping installers troubleshoot and resolve the HDMI interoperability issues they face
daily.
EDID management in current Altitude software
The current Altitude HDMI platform, operating in thousands of home theaters, including many of
the most complex, has proven to be solidly reliable. However, successfully integrating HDMI 2.1,
with its wider bandwidth requirements and new features, is expected to create a formidable
challenge to all manufacturers of home theater preamps and receivers.
Even though Trinnov is universally recognized as the leading manufacturer of high-end home
theater processors, maintaining this position requires significant efforts in research and
development. This applies to all aspects of Trinnov products, even those outside the company’s
area of expertise. Indeed, as no High-End AV processor or receiver manufacturer has the
expertise and resources to develop HDMI boards in-house, Trinnov began a new search for a
long-term partner to help achieve excellence in HDMI performance, for now, and well into the
future. Cypress Technology is that partner.
“In anticipation of the future evolution of HDMI formats, we started our investigation at the end of
2017 and came to the conclusion Cypress Technology was the best partner for us going forward.
In addition to their own product line, CYP designs and manufactures HDMI equipment for many of
the most highly-regarded AV manufacturers. We have staff presence in Taiwan, enabling
seamless communication, and we are confident CYP will prove to be the ideal partner when the
time comes to incorporate HDMI 2.1 into our own products,” says Arnaud Laborie, CEO of
Trinnov.
“It’s our greatest honor to work with Trinnov Audio, the leader of high-end home theater audio
processors, on the project that incorporates Cypress Technology’s signature expertise in HDMI
with Trinnov’s uniquely implemented audio processing planform..” says Erik Su, VP of Cypress
Technology.
"Cypress Technology has been in the industry for 30 years. The extensive experiences have been
built upon almost every aspect of AV related technologies. Our commitment to providing
flexibility, speed manufacturing and latest technologies has made Cypress Technology the go-to
partner in an industry that is constantly seeking advanced solutions." Erik continues, “ The
cooperation with Trinnov Audio denotes that Cypress Technology’s efforts in continuously
pursuing perfection in better user experience and pristine quality are more than a recognition. It
sets a milestone on our visions of providing the unrivaled design service and manufacturing
capability to the partners that share the same values in the Pro and Home AV markets.”
Sustainability: preparing for the future
Trinnov’s hardware platform and TrinnovOS operating system make Altitude processors
uniquely sustainable as technologies and format advances are introduced.
For example, in 2019, Trinnov worked closely with DTS to advance immersive sound technology
in homes, through the development of DTS:X Pro. Today, only owners of Altitude processors are
capable of enjoying more than 11 discretely-rendered channels of DTS:X in their home theaters.
Another example: over the last two years, Trinnov has improved Altitude HDMI performance
dramatically through a series of significant firmware updates provided at no cost to all owners
of Altitudes.
Continuing to move forward, Trinnov processors will soon be delivered with a brand-new HDMI
2.0 board, co-developed with CYP. This new board, based on Panasonic chipsets, ensures better
interoperability and faster switching. It also restores the eighth HDMI input that was present on
the original Altitude HDMI 1.4 board.
However, and most importantly, this new HDMI 2.0 board provides a baseline product for work
towards the adoption of HDMI 2.1. At the time of release and over the next several months, it
will incorporate several capabilities from the HDMI 2.1 specification while remaining optimized
for current 4k sources and displays.
Because of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 crisis, any release dates are tentative.
Current plans are to ship the first Altitude processors with the new board towards the beginning
of June.
There is no need for current owners of Altitude processors to replace their existing HDMI board
with the new one. In fact, Trinnov recommends against this, unless an existing system requires
an additional HDMI input. Performance-wise, the new board brings little to no benefit for
watching 4k content.
Once HDMI 2.1 becomes a reality and suitable chipsets are available, a new HDMI 2.1 board will
be developed with CYP. This will be made available to all Altitude owners, regardless of the age
of their processor. For those interested in obtaining the eighth input now, a program for
purchasing the new HDMI 2.0 board will be announced later this year.
About Trinnov Audio
Trinnov’s founders began researching high spatial resolution audio 20 years ago, well before
today’s immersive audio formats were even conceived.
Today, the French manufacturer is advancing audio performance in homes, studios and
commercial cinemas with our world-renowned loudspeaker/room Optimizer and other
proprietary technologies that are protected by over 50 international patents.
With over 5,000 high-performance installations worldwide, Trinnov’s unique hardware and
software platform enables first-to-market solutions and virtually eliminates obsolescence, with
each installation backed by industry-leading remote technical support. Prestigious customers
include Technicolor, Fox, BBC, Globo, NHK, Toho and UGC.
About Cypress Technology
Cypress Technology, based in Taiwan, was founded in 1989, and specializes in the design and
manufacture of innovative AV and Multimedia products. Today, Cypress Technology is highly
recognized as a pioneer within the AV industry and offers an extensive AV product range that is
widely used throughout the AV industry.
We take every opportunity to see, and be seen, and to spread content widely through
synchronous transmission of independent audio and video sources. Because with low-latency
communication technology, more engagement is created and shared, more ideas are
exchanged, more relationships are linked, and more opportunities are created.
Paris, France – May 13, 2020 - Trinnov Audio, the market leader in the design and manufacture
of reference audio processors for home theaters, high-end hi-fi, professional audio and
commercial cinemas, announces a new collaboration with Taiwanese manufacturer Cypress
Technology for the development of HDMI boards to be utilized in Trinnov’s Altitude series of
Home Theater processors.
Market-leader seeks leading technology partner
AV manufacturers and integrators share the view HDMI is the home theater installation
headache that just won’t go away. Trinnov acknowledges this fact by doing its best to ease an
installer’s pain, through best-in-class support, advanced technical training and unique product
features. For example, current Altitude software effectively turns the product into an HDMI
analyzer, helping installers troubleshoot and resolve the HDMI interoperability issues they face
daily.
EDID management in current Altitude software
The current Altitude HDMI platform, operating in thousands of home theaters, including many of
the most complex, has proven to be solidly reliable. However, successfully integrating HDMI 2.1,
with its wider bandwidth requirements and new features, is expected to create a formidable
challenge to all manufacturers of home theater preamps and receivers.
Even though Trinnov is universally recognized as the leading manufacturer of high-end home
theater processors, maintaining this position requires significant efforts in research and
development. This applies to all aspects of Trinnov products, even those outside the company’s
area of expertise. Indeed, as no High-End AV processor or receiver manufacturer has the
expertise and resources to develop HDMI boards in-house, Trinnov began a new search for a
long-term partner to help achieve excellence in HDMI performance, for now, and well into the
future. Cypress Technology is that partner.
“In anticipation of the future evolution of HDMI formats, we started our investigation at the end of
2017 and came to the conclusion Cypress Technology was the best partner for us going forward.
In addition to their own product line, CYP designs and manufactures HDMI equipment for many of
the most highly-regarded AV manufacturers. We have staff presence in Taiwan, enabling
seamless communication, and we are confident CYP will prove to be the ideal partner when the
time comes to incorporate HDMI 2.1 into our own products,” says Arnaud Laborie, CEO of
Trinnov.
“It’s our greatest honor to work with Trinnov Audio, the leader of high-end home theater audio
processors, on the project that incorporates Cypress Technology’s signature expertise in HDMI
with Trinnov’s uniquely implemented audio processing planform..” says Erik Su, VP of Cypress
Technology.
"Cypress Technology has been in the industry for 30 years. The extensive experiences have been
built upon almost every aspect of AV related technologies. Our commitment to providing
flexibility, speed manufacturing and latest technologies has made Cypress Technology the go-to
partner in an industry that is constantly seeking advanced solutions." Erik continues, “ The
cooperation with Trinnov Audio denotes that Cypress Technology’s efforts in continuously
pursuing perfection in better user experience and pristine quality are more than a recognition. It
sets a milestone on our visions of providing the unrivaled design service and manufacturing
capability to the partners that share the same values in the Pro and Home AV markets.”
Sustainability: preparing for the future
Trinnov’s hardware platform and TrinnovOS operating system make Altitude processors
uniquely sustainable as technologies and format advances are introduced.
For example, in 2019, Trinnov worked closely with DTS to advance immersive sound technology
in homes, through the development of DTS:X Pro. Today, only owners of Altitude processors are
capable of enjoying more than 11 discretely-rendered channels of DTS:X in their home theaters.
Another example: over the last two years, Trinnov has improved Altitude HDMI performance
dramatically through a series of significant firmware updates provided at no cost to all owners
of Altitudes.
Continuing to move forward, Trinnov processors will soon be delivered with a brand-new HDMI
2.0 board, co-developed with CYP. This new board, based on Panasonic chipsets, ensures better
interoperability and faster switching. It also restores the eighth HDMI input that was present on
the original Altitude HDMI 1.4 board.
However, and most importantly, this new HDMI 2.0 board provides a baseline product for work
towards the adoption of HDMI 2.1. At the time of release and over the next several months, it
will incorporate several capabilities from the HDMI 2.1 specification while remaining optimized
for current 4k sources and displays.
Because of the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 crisis, any release dates are tentative.
Current plans are to ship the first Altitude processors with the new board towards the beginning
of June.
There is no need for current owners of Altitude processors to replace their existing HDMI board
with the new one. In fact, Trinnov recommends against this, unless an existing system requires
an additional HDMI input. Performance-wise, the new board brings little to no benefit for
watching 4k content.
Once HDMI 2.1 becomes a reality and suitable chipsets are available, a new HDMI 2.1 board will
be developed with CYP. This will be made available to all Altitude owners, regardless of the age
of their processor. For those interested in obtaining the eighth input now, a program for
purchasing the new HDMI 2.0 board will be announced later this year.
About Trinnov Audio
Trinnov’s founders began researching high spatial resolution audio 20 years ago, well before
today’s immersive audio formats were even conceived.
Today, the French manufacturer is advancing audio performance in homes, studios and
commercial cinemas with our world-renowned loudspeaker/room Optimizer and other
proprietary technologies that are protected by over 50 international patents.
With over 5,000 high-performance installations worldwide, Trinnov’s unique hardware and
software platform enables first-to-market solutions and virtually eliminates obsolescence, with
each installation backed by industry-leading remote technical support. Prestigious customers
include Technicolor, Fox, BBC, Globo, NHK, Toho and UGC.
About Cypress Technology
Cypress Technology, based in Taiwan, was founded in 1989, and specializes in the design and
manufacture of innovative AV and Multimedia products. Today, Cypress Technology is highly
recognized as a pioneer within the AV industry and offers an extensive AV product range that is
widely used throughout the AV industry.
We take every opportunity to see, and be seen, and to spread content widely through
synchronous transmission of independent audio and video sources. Because with low-latency
communication technology, more engagement is created and shared, more ideas are
exchanged, more relationships are linked, and more opportunities are created.