Silicon Image SiI 9020 HDMI Transmitter Enables Superior Output Quality for High-Definition Video Camcorders and Digital Cameras
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Silicon Image Releases First Discrete HDMI Transmitter Designed Specifically for Mobile Devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3 -- Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIMG), a leader in the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content, today announced the release of the SiI 9020, the first discrete HDMI transmitter chip specifically for the mobile market. The SiI 9020 will enable manufacturers to easily add HDMI outputs to High Definition Video (HDV) camcorders and digital cameras, allowing consumers to display their photos and videos at the highest level of quality on their HDTVs.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface(TM) (HDMI(TM)) provides a pure digital connection to HDTVs, eliminating the need for consumers to use analog audio and video outputs such as component video or S-Video when connecting camcorders and digital cameras to HDTVs. And unlike IEEE 1394 connections, which are often used to transfer compressed digital video from camcorders to computers, HDMI allows users to directly transfer uncompressed video for uncompromised image quality.
HDMI has quickly become the standard for connecting consumer electronics devices. By delivering crystal-clear all digital video and audio quality via a single cable, HDMI helps provide consumers with the ultimate home theater experience. HDMI is the first and only digital interface for consumer electronics that can carry uncompressed high-definition video, compressed or uncompressed multi-channel audio, and intelligent format and command data on a single cable.
The SiI 9020 is the first discrete HDMI transmitter designed specifically for the mobile/portable market, with reduced power consumption and chip scale packaging to meet the demands of highly integrated digital cameras and camcorders. Supporting all HDMI required resolutions up to 1920x1080 interlaced (1080i), the SiI 9020 gives consumers the ability to view their HDV video and digital photos with stunning color and clarity over the highest quality digital interface. The chip scale packaging (88 ball BGA 6x6mm form factor) enables it to fit within the tight space constraints of mobile devices.
"The SiI 9020 enables camcorder and digital cameras to connect seamlessly to other high definition devices such as HDTVs," said Steve Eidson, director of product marketing for consumer electronics at Silicon Image. "HDV camcorders are the fastest growing segment of the home video market, and with the SiI 9020, consumer electronics manufacturers can now offer the highest quality digital video experience to consumers by incorporating HDMI into their designs."
Silicon Image's consumer electronics business is playing a key role in the industry's transition to the digital living room by bridging the content delivery gap between content providers and consumers. The consumer electronics business is leveraging HDMI and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to create a scalable, secure media delivery architecture that enables anytime, anywhere availability of rich digital content. With the new HDMI SiI 9020, Silicon Image is facilitating the successful integration of mobile devices and high definition products.
Pricing and Availability
Silicon Image's SiI 9020 will be available in the second quarter of 2006. The chip is priced at $5.00 for 100K 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 www.siliconimage.com.
