VastLane(TM) HDMI 1.3 Transmitter, Receiver and Switches Enable
Leading-Edge Video and Audio Capabilities for Samsung's New Blu-ray Disc
Player and HDTVs
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Silicon Image,
Inc. (Nasdaq: SIMG), the leader in semiconductors for the secure storage,
distribution and presentation of high-definition content, today announced
that Samsung Electronics has selected the VastLane(TM) SiI9134 High
Definition Multimedia Interface(TM) (HDMI(TM)) transmitter chip for its
BD-P1200 Blu-ray Disc player and the VastLane(TM) SiI9125 HDMI receiver
chip for its new plasma, LCD and DLP HDTVs. In addition, Samsung selected
the new VastLane HDMI 1.3 switches, SiI9181 and SiI9185, for its new HDTVs.
Samsung launched the new HDMI 1.3-enabled Blu-ray player and HDTVs at the
2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Silicon Image was the first to market with the most advanced HDMI 1.3
transmitters and receivers. The VastLane SiI9134 is an advanced HDMI 1.3
transmitter that enables Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD and DVD players and
recorders to transmit Deep Color(TM) content for the highest-quality image
for the consumer. The SiI9134 supports up to 1080p resolution at 60Hz and
12-bit color depth, and supports Dolby(R) True HD and DTS-HD high bit-rate
audio formats to deliver a rich digital video and audio experience.
The new Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray Disc player adds support for HDMI
version 1.3 by using the SiI9134 transmitter. Among other features of HDMI
1.3, the new BD-P1200 player incorporates Consumer Electronics Control
(CEC) functionality, which enables a single remote control unit to operate
the player, TV and other audio/video (A/V) products. With the BD-PP1200
model's HDMI connections, consumers will get superior A/V quality, with
incredible ease and convenience of use.
The new Samsung plasma, DLP and LCD HDTVs add support for HDMI version
1.3 through the SiI9125 receiver and the SiI9181 and SiI9185 HDMI 1.3
switches. More and more source devices with HDMI 1.3 support are appearing
on the market, including Blu-ray players and the PlayStation 3 from Sony.
The new Samsung HDMI 1.3-enabled HDTVs allow consumers to enjoy the highest
resolution video and audio capabilities enabled by those source devices.
At CES 2007, Silicon Image announced the new VastLane SiI9125 receiver,
designed for use in HDTVs. The SiI9125 HDMI receiver enables HDTVs to
display Deep Color content transmitted by a new generation of consumer
products, such as the Sony PlayStation 3 and high-definition DVD players.
It supports HDMI 1.3 functionality and provides HDTV manufacturers with a
cost effective means of implementing dual HDMI inputs for simultaneous
connection of multiple HDMI source devices, such as a DVD player and a
set-top box to an HDTV. This enables HDTVs to display Deep Color content in
billions of colors with unprecedented vividness and accuracy. The built-in
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) decryption engine secures
the digital link to enable transmission of high-definition video and audio.
SiI9125 supports both Super Audio-CD and DVD Audio, including 7.1-surround
audio at 192 kilohertz (kHz) and stereo audio at 192 kHz.
Also at CES 2007, Silicon Image unveiled the first generation of its
family of VastLane HDMI 1.3 switches. The new HDMI 1.3 switches enable
multiple HDMI source devices to connect to HDTVs with frequency of
operation up to 225MHz, allowing consumers to enjoy Deep Color content.
Based on the HDMI 1.3 specifications, SiI9181 and SiI9185 are advanced HDMI
1.3 switches that enable manufacturers of HDTVs to provide a cost effective
method of adding additional HDMI ports to the latest HDTVs. The SiI9181 and
SiI9185 provide a low cost method of transmitting high-definition digital
audio and video, giving consumers a truly all-digital experience. New
integrated features help lower system cost and provide enhanced features,
such as built- in support for the Consumer Electronic Control (CEC)
functionality and integrated Extended Display Identification Data Random
Access Memory (EDID RAM).
The HDMI 1.3 specification more than doubles HDMI's bandwidth and adds
support for Deep Color technology, a broader color space, new digital audio
formats and automatic audio/video synching capability ("lip sync"). HDMI
1.3 supports 10-bit, 12-bit and 16-bit (RGB or YCbCr) color depths, up from
the 8- bit depths in previous versions of the HDMI specification.
"HDMI 1.3 is gaining traction in the marketplace, with the support of
top- tier HD DVD and Blu-ray player manufacturers as well as TV makers,"
said Dale Zimmerman, vice president of marketing at Silicon Image. "We are
pleased that Samsung has chosen the Silicon Image transmitter, receiver and
HDMI 1.3 switches to unleash the full potential of the new Blu-ray Disc
standard and latest generation HDTVs. As consumers become more demanding
about HDTV performance and image quality, HDMI 1.3 support stands out as a
clear market differentiator."
Silicon Image offers one of the most robust and comprehensively tested
technology platforms in the consumer electronics industry. Silicon Image's
experience associated with shipping more than 100 million HDMI/HDCP and
DVI/HDCP semiconductor solutions helps to significantly improve cross
product interoperability. Silicon Image implements HDCP using its own
copyrighted firmware stack, and performs a triple validation process in the
programming of its HDCP keys to prevent duplicate key programming,
selective authentication problems and corruptions. This validation,
complemented by one of the most advanced and thorough testing programs
through Simplay Labs, allows OEMs to virtually eliminate issues with cross
platform compatibility.
The Simplay HD Testing Program has verified the SiI9134, SiI9125,
SiI9181 and the SiI9185 for HDMI 1.3 compatibility. The Simplay Program
provides compatibility testing for high definition (HD) consumer
electronics devices such as HDTVs, set-top boxes, audio/video (A/V)
receivers and DVD players, helping manufacturers to achieve compatibility
and deliver the highest-quality HDTV experience to consumers.
The Blu-ray next-generation optical disc format was created by a group
of the world's top consumer electronics companies, including Samsung. The
format is intended to meet consumer demand for playing and recording
high-definition content, which far surpasses the video quality DVD can
handle.
About HDMI
HDMI is the first and only consumer electronics industry-supported,
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. By delivering
crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI
dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the
highest-quality home theater experience. HDMI provides an interface between
any type of audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V
receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television
(DTV), over a single cable.
About Silicon Image, Inc.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Silicon Image, Inc. is a leader in
driving the architecture and semiconductor implementations for the secure
storage, distribution and presentation of high-definition content in the
consumer electronics and personal computing markets. Silicon Image creates
and drives industry standards for digital content delivery such as DVI,
HDMI(TM) and Serial ATA (SATA), leveraging partnerships with global leaders
in the consumer electronics and personal computing markets to meet the
growing digital content needs of consumers worldwide. With a proven track
record of improving cross-product interoperability, Silicon Image has
shipped more than 100 million HDMI/HDCP and DVI/HDCP semiconductor
solutions and offers one of the most robust and comprehensively tested
technology platforms in the consumer electronics industry through the
Simplay HD(TM) Testing Program of Simplay Labs. Simplay Labs, LLC, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Silicon Image, is a leading provider of testing
technologies, tools and services for high- definition consumer electronics
devices such as HDTVs, set-top boxes, audio/video receivers and DVD
players, helping manufacturers to achieve compatibility and deliver the
highest-quality HDTV experience to consumers. Silicon Image is the leading
provider of semiconductor intellectual property solutions for
high-definition multimedia and data storage applications. For more
information, please visit http://www.siliconimage.com.
NOTE: HDMI(TM) and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks;
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and
other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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 features, functionality and benefits of
Silicon Image's VastLane SiI 9134 HDMI transmitter, its VastLane SiI 9125
receiver, its SiI9181 and SiI9185 HDMI 1.3 switches and products from other
companies, the anticipated benefits of integration of Silicon Image
products with those from other companies, the benefits, features and
capabilities of the HDMI standard, the anticipated growth, market
acceptance and consumer demand for the HDMI specification and HDMI
products, and the role of Silicon Image in meeting such anticipated growth
and consumer demand. 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 features,
functionality and benefits of Silicon Image's VastLane SiI 9134 HDMI
transmitter, its VastLane SiI 9125 receiver and its SiI9181 and SiI9185
HDMI 1.3 switches and products from other companies, the anticipated
benefits of integration of Silicon Image products with those from other
companies, the benefits, features and capabilities of the HDMI standard,
the anticipated growth, market acceptance and consumer demand for the HDMI
specification and HDMI products, and the role of Silicon Image in meeting
such anticipated growth and consumer demand may differ materially from what
is currently anticipated. In addition, see the Risk Factors section of the
most recent Form 10-K or Form 10-Q filed by Silicon Image with the SEC.
Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
information contained in this press release.
SOURCE Silicon Image, Inc.
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