LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leader in semiconductors and intellectual property (IP) for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition (HD) content, and ASMedia Technology, Inc. a provider of USB3.0 storage series of integrated circuits (ICs) headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, today announced that Silicon Image’s SiI5923 SteelVine™ technology-based storage processor is integrated into a reference design for ASMedia’s ASM1051 single-chip solution to bridge USB3.0 to Serial ATA (SATA) Gen2. ASMedia’s SuperSpeed USB3.0 chip leveraging SteelVine storage technology features over 275MB (megabytes) per second sustained performance using two 3GB (gigabyte) drives to enable increased performance of USB 3.0 enclosures.

“Today’s consumers desire the ability to copy and backup large data files quickly and securely, and the ASM1051 chip has demonstrated exceptional electrical performance and stability in addition to low-power consumption,” said Chewei Lin, CEO of ASMedia Technology, Inc. “Silicon Image’s SiI5923 storage processor has helped us meet our performance requirements to support faster and more efficient data transfer for next-generation USB 3.0 enclosures.”

“The SiI5923 SteelVine Series 3 Core storage processor, which we introduced in June 2009 doubles the read/write performance of our customers’ designs versus their previous-generation designs,” said Tim Vehling, vice president of worldwide marketing at Silicon Image, Inc. “Enclosure manufacturers can operate the SiI5923 in RAID0, RAID1 or JBOD modes to maximize performance, reliability and power efficiency while reducing costs. We are pleased that ASMedia selected our processor in their reference design and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.”

The SiI5923 SteelVine Series 3 Core storage processor delivers a zero-configuration design with no software support required, enabling easy-to-use enclosures. Key features of the SiI5923 include:

• Storage offload engine (100 percent)
• eSATA-capable device ports
• RAID0 low latency for high performance
• RAID1 implementation offers ease-of-use and performance
  • “RAID1-later” allows the user to add redundancy with an extra drive, when needed
  • RAID1 performance (racing) for faster storage
  • Easy to use auto mirror/failover
  • Automatic sector recovery extends RAID1 lifespan
• High-performance hardware acceleration

To see a live demonstration of the ASM1051 single-chip solution integrating SiI5923 SteelVine Series 3 Core technology visit Silicon Image’s demo suite showcase at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas during the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 7-10, 2010 or ASMedia’s booth at CES (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Booth #4-35648MP). For editors and market analysts interested in meeting with Silicon Image during CES, please contact Sherrie Gutierrez at sherrie.gutierrez@siliconimage.com.

About Silicon Image, Inc.

Silicon Image, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor and intellectual property products for the secure distribution, presentation and storage of high-definition content. With a rich history of technology innovation that includes creating industry standards such as DVI and HDMI, the company’s solutions facilitate the use of digital content amongst consumer electronics, personal computer (PC) and storage devices, with the goal to securely deliver digital content anytime, anywhere and on any device. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with regional engineering and sales offices in China, Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. For more information, please visit www.siliconimage.com.

About ASMedia Technology, Inc.

With the capabilities of R&D and self-design high speed physical layer (PCIE Gen2, SATA, 6Gbps, USB2.0/3.0), ASMedia carries the High Speed Digital Switch IC, SSD Controller, and USB3.0 Controller as the main product lines. ASMedia has become the leading providers for motherboard vendors and branded OEMs, such as ASUS, MSI, ECS, ASrock, Pegatron, Unihan, Biostar, HP, Toshiba, LG, Liteon, Sony, Toshiba, and so on. For more information, please visit www.asmedia.com.tw.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the performance, functionality, features, costs and benefits of Silicon Image’s SiI5923 product. 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), which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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