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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 - Silicon Image, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMG), a leader in the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content, extended its industry leadership today by unveiling its third generation of integrated circuits (ICs) compliant with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(TM) (HDMI(TM)) and High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) specifications for consumer electronics devices. Fully backward compatible with DVI-based consumer electronics systems, the SiI 9023 receiver features dual HDMI inputs at a lower cost point than the previous generation, supports full 1920x1080 progressive (1080p) resolution for HDTVs, and standardizes design for easy implementation by current customers.
The third generation of Silicon Image's HDMI receivers extends the capabilities of the second-generation chip, the SiI 9021 receiver. Targeted at HDTVs, the new SiI 9023 receiver features dual HDMI inputs for simultaneous connection of multiple HDMI source devices such as DVD players and high- definition set-top boxes. Priced at a lower cost per port than Silicon Image's second-generation HDMI receivers, the SiI 9023 provides TV manufacturers a cost-effective means of implementing multiple HDMI inputs.
"Silicon Image has consistently been leading the development of a secure digital content delivery architecture, fostering the release of Hollywood's immense library of premium HD content for home viewing," said Rob Frizzell, senior marketing manager of consumer electronics products at Silicon Image. "Our third-generation HDMI receiver ICs will accelerate the already rapid industry transition to HDMI by offering CE manufacturers more application- specific functionality based on our production-proven HDMI and robust HDCP technology, all at a lower cost."
All Silicon Image HDMI receivers support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), the technology endorsed by major motion picture studios Fox, Universal, Warner Bros. and Disney for the secure transmission of their high-value digital content. Both of the new high-definition DVD standards coming to market in 2006 (Blu-ray and HD-DVD) require HDCP support through an HDMI or DVI connection to view movies at their fullest HD resolution. In addition, the DVD Copy Control Association (DVD CCA) has approved HDMI with HDCP for Content Scramble System (CSS) content playback on DVD players.
Pricing and Availability
The SiI 9023 receiver is available immediately. Packaged as a 144-pin TQFP, the SiI 9023 is priced at $7.20 for 10k quantities.
About Silicon Image, Inc.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Silicon Image, Inc. is a leader in the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content. Silicon Image creates and drives industry standards for digital content delivery such as DVI, HDMI and SATA, leveraging strategic partnerships with global leaders in consumer electronics and personal computing. Silicon Image offers robust, high-bandwidth semiconductors in the global PC/display, consumer electronics and storage arenas based on its innovative digital interconnect technology and has become one of the top ten IP licensing vendors in the world. For more information on Silicon Image, visit http://www.siliconimage.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of federal securities regulations. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the capabilities and benefits of the HDMI standard and the SiI 9023 receiver chip, and the future use of HDCP technology. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. In particular, the capabilities and benefits of the HDMI standard and the SiI 9023 receiver chip, and the future use of HDCP technology, may differ materially from what is currently anticipated. In addition, see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Factors Affecting Future Results" in the most recent Annual Report, Form 10-K or 10-Q filed by Silicon Image with the SEC. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update this forward-looking information.
