SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

MHL, LLC, the entity responsible for administering the MHL Consortium and the adoption, licensing and promotion of the MHL^TM (Mobile High-Definition Link) Specification, today announced that the first mobile phones with MHL connectivity are now in mass production - the Samsung Galaxy S II and Infuse^TM 4G. MHL technology enables the delivery of up to 1080p HD video and 7.1 digital surround sound audio via a cabled connection from the mobile phone to the display, while simultaneously providing power to the phone.

"Enabling a seamless experience across multiple devices and screens is critical to the new era of the connected consumer, and MHL's specification contributes to this development of smart consumer devices," said Michael J. Palma, IDC's research manager for electronics manufacturing services. "With its market share position in smartphones, Samsung's adoption of the MHL specification represents a step forward for MHL technology."

Samsung is a founding member of the MHL Consortium and, along with Nokia, Silicon Image, Sony, and Toshiba, played a significant role in creating and driving the Consortium forward. The goal of the Consortium is to establish MHL technology as a cost-effective and easily integrated audio/video interface standard optimized for mobile connectivity.

"2011 is expected to be an exciting year for MHL technology as partners and licensees of the standard introduce MHL-enabled products that provide consumers with a great optimized-for-mobile user experience every time they connect their device to their display," said Tim Wong, president of MHL, LLC. "Samsung is taking the mobile experience and bringing it to the big screen with the release of the first MHL-enabled smartphones."

Key features outlined in the MHL specification include:

• Mobile Device Charging by Display: MHL technology enables the delivery of power from MHL-enabled displays to operate the mobile device and charge its battery, while simultaneously playing content.
• HD Video and Audio: 1080p high-definition video and 7.1 digital audio is supported for the optimal mobile viewing and listening experience.
• Command and Control: Consumers can use DTV remotes to control any MHL-enabled mobile device.
• Thin Cables: Portable, five-wire cables are used for the delivery of high-definition video and digital audio.
• Use of Existing and Popular Connections: Does not need an additional connector.

MHL adapters will be available so that consumers can connect these smartphones to existing displays and also enjoy the MHL benefit of charging the device while viewing HD content on the big screen.

For more information about the MHL Consortium or how to become a part of the growing MHL community, please visit http://www.mhlconsortium.org/.

About MHL, LLC

MHL, LLC is the Agent for overseeing and administering the 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 video/audio connectivity, which will 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. For more information please visit http://www.mhlconsortium.org.

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 features, functionality, performance, advantages, benefits and market adoption in 2011 of the MHL Specification and technology. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk that the MHL Specification and technology will not experience wide-spread market adoption in the anticipated time frame or at all and the other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Silicon Image's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These risks and uncertainties could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Silicon Image assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

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CONTACT:

MHL, LLC
Kristin Uchiyama, 408-962-4280
kristin.uchiyama@mhlconsortium.org
or
Ogilvy Public Relations for MHL, LLC
Adrian Eyre, 415-677-2708
adrian.eyre@ogilvypr.com