Top Global Virtual Reality Gaming Company Chooses Spectra7 Chipset to Power its Next Generation Head Mounted Display

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Spectra7 Microsystems announces the commencement of production for its DreamWeVR™ chipset, following a significant design win from a major VR game platform provider. Initial shipments are underway and production is set to ramp over multiple years. The VR game industry is projected to grow from $7.9 billion in 2021 to $53.4 billion by 2028, presenting a lucrative opportunity for Spectra7. The chipset supports 4K HDR at up to 120Hz, enabling advanced VR experiences with ultra-low power consumption.

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• Secured design win with a major VR game platform provider.
• Production of DreamWeVR™ chipset is ramping and aligned with growth objectives.
• VR industry expected to grow at a CAGR of 31.4%, enhancing future demand.

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• None.

Spectra7 DreamWeVR™ Chipset Production Shipments Ramping; Program Duration Anticipated to Be Over Multiple Years

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSXV:SEV) (OTCQB:SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for data centers, 5G infrastructure, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets, announced that it has entered production of a significant design win previously awarded by a major consumer game VR platform provider. Spectra7's advanced DreamWeVR™ chipset of 3 chips will be used in the tethered interconnect between the game platform and the virtual reality (VR) head mount display (HMD).

Spectra7 has worked with the customer to secure raw materials and production capacity aligned to the intended delivery schedule of the DreamWeVR™ chips. Production is expected to ramp and is aligned with the Company's previously announced growth objectives.

"We are extremely pleased that our DreamWeVR™ chipset was chosen by this global tier-one game platform maker for their second-generation VR headset," said Spectra7 CEO Raouf Halim. "We have worked closely with them and their cable partners for several years to bring this win to fruition. Initial production shipments of our chipset have started and will continue to ramp throughout the duration of this program, which we anticipate will be over multiple years."

The VR game industry is currently in the early stages of adoption and deployment in a market that, according to Fortune Business Insights,¹ is projected to grow at a CAGR of 31.4% from $7.9 billion in 2021 to $53.4 billion in 2028. While todays VR experiences are increasingly immersive, next generation systems promise to deliver significantly lighter weight, higher performance and dramatically higher bandwidth feeding next generation ultra-high-resolution multi-display systems.

Each of the chips used in this tethered interconnect feature Spectra7's SpectraLinear™ EQ architecture that builds on previous advanced patented analog equalization technology developed by the Company while incorporating a high linearity output driver that works in a highly collaborative way with device systems-on-a-chip ("SOC") and enables the highest total link performance.

Spectra7's DreamWeVR™ chips support 4K HDR at frame rates up to 120Hz and multi-camera tracking data being sent back to the platform. The Spectra7 chips are also ultra-low power and packaged in tiny chip scale packages, allowing them to be embedded in slim Type-C connectors.

¹  Fortune Business Insights

ABOUT SPECTRA7 MICROSYSTEMS INC.

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed, and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in data centers, 5G infrastructure, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and technical support location in Dongguan, China. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com. 

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For more information, please contact:

Matt Kreps/Jim Fanucchi
Darrow Associates 
214-597-8200 
ir@spectra7.com

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
Bonnie Tomei 
Chief Financial Officer 
669-212-1089 
ir@spectra7.com

Spectra7 Microsystems Inc.
John Mitchell
Public Relations
650-269-3043
pr@spectra7.com

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FAQ

What is Spectra7 Microsystems' recent production update regarding the DreamWeVR chipset?

Spectra7 Microsystems has begun production of its DreamWeVR chipset, anticipating ramping shipments over multiple years following a design win from a leading VR game platform provider.

What are the expected market trends for the VR industry relevant to Spectra7?

The VR game industry is projected to grow from $7.9 billion in 2021 to $53.4 billion by 2028, indicating strong market potential for Spectra7's products.

What technical features does the DreamWeVR chipset support?

The DreamWeVR chipset supports 4K HDR at frame rates up to 120Hz, facilitating enhanced VR experiences with low power consumption.

What is the significance of the design win for Spectra7?

The design win signifies confidence from a major VR platform provider in Spectra7's technology, likely translating to increased sales and market presence.