Cost-effective Connectivity Solution for Power-Sensitive Consumer Devices
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Silicon Image (NASDAQ:SIMG), a leader in advanced, interoperable HD connectivity solutions for consumer electronics, today announced the availability of the SiI9232 RGB-to-MHLTM (Mobile High-Definition Link) transmitter designed for power-sensitive mobile devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras, portable media players, tablets, and HD camcorders. The SiI9232 MHL transmitter delivers a cost-effective, low-pin-count HD connectivity solution over an existing mobile device connector. Silicon Image continues to grow its MHL product portfolio and increase its market leadership with the addition of this new part.
"Today's mobile devices deliver advanced multimedia entertainment including premium movies, captured video and photos, and Internet content, all in pristine digital HD formats, making them an ideal choice for consumers who want their entertainment at any time, any place," said David Kuo, director of product marketing at Silicon Image, Inc. "However, the quality of the entertainment experience can be limited by the display on the mobile device. Consumers want a mobile solution that delivers the ultimate HD experience on the big screen. The SiI9232 MHL transmitter was created with this in mind, enabling the design of a cost-effective and low-pin-count HD video output for mobile devices."
The SiI9232 MHL-enabled transmitter also delivers the following features:
- Multiple RGB input formats
- MHL-compliant output up to 1080p@24/30 Hz
- HDCP 1.2 support
- Pin-compatible, non-HDCP version available (SiI9236)
For more information on the SiI9232 and Silicon Image's comprehensive MHL-enabled product portfolio, visit http://www.siliconimage.com.
About MHL Technology and MHL, LLC
The MHL specification, introduced in June 2010, is an HD video and digital audio interface optimized for connecting mobile phones and portable devices to HDTVs, displays and other home entertainment products. MHL technology features a single cable with a 5-pin interface able to support up to 1080p HD video and digital audio while simultaneously providing power to the mobile device, and utilizing established connectors. MHL, LLC is the agent for overseeing and administering the drafting, adoption, licensing, and promotion of the MHL Specification. The MHL Specification was developed by Nokia Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Silicon Image, Inc., Sony Corporation, and Toshiba Corporation as a standard for mobile wired connectivity, to enable the development of standard-compliant mobile and display products across a broad connectivity ecosystem. MHL, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIMG). For more information, visit http://www.mhlconsortium.org/.
About Silicon Image, Inc.
Silicon Image is a leading provider of advanced, interoperable connectivity solutions that enable the reliable distribution and presentation of high-definition (HD) content for consumer electronics, mobile, and PC markets. The company delivers its technology via semiconductor and intellectual property (IP) products that are compliant with global industry standards and also feature industry leading Silicon Image innovations such as InstaPortTM. Silicon Image's products are deployed by the world's leading electronics manufacturers in devices such as desktop and notebook PCs, DTVs, Blu-Ray DiscTM players, audio-video receivers, as well as mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras. Silicon Image has driven the creation of the highly successful HDMI® and DVITM industry standards, as well as the latest standards for mobile devices - SPMTTM (Serial Port Memory Technology) and MHLTM (Mobile High-Definition Link). Via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Simplay Labs, Silicon Image offers manufacturers comprehensive standards interoperability and compliance testing services. For more information, visit us at http://www.siliconimage.com/.
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, and benefits of the MHL standard and Silicon Image's MHL-enabled product portfolio. 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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CONTACT:
Silicon Image, Inc.
Sherrie Gutierrez, 408-616-4017
sherrie.gutierrez@siliconimage.com
or
Ogilvy Public Relations for Silicon Image, Inc.
Adrian Eyre, 415-677-2708
Adrian.Eyre@ogilvypr.com
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