about us
History
2023
Acquired by Everpro Technologies, establishing a market leadership position in active optical cable (AOC) technologies
- Launched 10Gbps MIPI D-PHY SerDes, setting a new standard for high-speed data transmission.
2023
2022
Partnered with OMNIVISION to provide the first optical fiber endoscope cables for 4K MIPI D-PHY video
2022
2021
Sampled world’s first ultra-low power 10G MIPI D-PHY IC portfolio for high-resolution camera-based systems
Released the super-compact DisplayPort ALT modules into production, complementing the existing portfolio of HDMI 2.1 and USB 3.2 modules
2021
2020
- Silicon Line’s HDMI 2.1 module powered the world’s first active cable certified under the HDMI Forum’s Ultra High Speed HDMI® Cable Certification Program
- Introduced the world’s first module enabling the high volume manufacture of USB 3.2 Gen 2 active optical cables (AOC’s) at mass market prices
- Opened lab office in Taiwan
2020
2019
- Production capacity for optical engines doubled at Hasselt factory
- Demonstrated world’s first HDMI 2.1 Active Optical Cable at CES
- Exhibited latest optical products for VirtualLink at Computex Taipei
- Released world’s first DisplayPort 2.0 optical products
2019
2018
- Opened office in Korea
- Top tier TV manufacturer starts high volume AOC production using Silicon Line optical technology
- $8.2M Series B funding round successfully completed
2018
2017
- Developed next generation 18 Gbps products
- Developed innovative optical cable concept with leading VR manufacturer
- Silicon Line IC qualified for automotive networking
2017
2016
- Lead activities in the HDMI Forum to include optical technology in the HDMI standard
- Grand opening of Optical Sub-Assembly (OSA) factory in Hasselt, Belgium
- Next generation 90 Gbps 5 channel VCSEL Driver / TIA technology developed
- Released new VR / AR optical cable concept
- Silicon Line office opened in the US
- Opened factory in Hasselt, Belgium for production of Silicon Line patented optical engines
2016
2015
- Closure of investment round
- Joined USB IF
- First patented Optical Sub-assembly (OSA) technology developed
2015
2014
- HDMI (18 Gbps) products introduced
- USB 3.1 products introduced
- HDMI (10.2 Gbps) module developed
- Four channel 12.5 Gbps products released
2014
2013
- Silicon Line joined the VESA organisation
- Ruud van der Linden appointed as CEO
- 4 Gbps MIPI D-PHY products released
- Silicon Line Distributor for Korea appointed (WPG)
- Silicon Line Distributor for Taiwan and China appointed (WPI)
2013
2012
- eDP products released
- 12.5 Gbps products released
- LVDS SerDes released
- 10 Gbps transceiver released
- Silicon Line Representative appointed in the US
2012
2011
- 2 Gbps MIPI D-PHY SerDes released
- Silicon Line Japan office opened
- 6 Gbps products released
- MIPI M-PHY Gear 2 products released
2011
2010
- Silicon Line joins MIPI as a Contributing Member
- HDMI (10.2 Gbps) chipset released
2010
2009
- 3 Gbps products released
- Four channel 3.5 Gbps products released
- RGB SerDes released
2009
2008
- 2.5 Gbps products released
- Juergen Ruprecht appointed as CEO
2008
2007
- 2 Gbps products released
- Series A funding secured from investors Capital E and Munich Venture Partners
2007
2006
- Received “Partner Performance Excellence Award” from Infineon for custom ASIC design
- The ASIC has since went on to sell over 1.4 billion pieces
2006
2005
- Silicon Line founded in Munich, Germany by Holger Hoeltke and Martin Groepl
- First 1.5 Gbps products released
2005