Silicon Image Introduces New Family of MHL Transmitters with Integrated High-Speed Switch and Support for MIPI DSI Interface

New Products Offer Reduced System Cost, PCB Area, and Power Consumption

SUNNYVALE, Calif., September 30, 2011 – Silicon Image (NASDAQ: SIMG), a leading provider of wireless and wired HD connectivity solutions, today announced the availability of three new MHL™ (Mobile High-Definition Link) transmitters, the SiI8332 and SiI8336 supporting the MIPI DSI interface, and the SiI8334 supporting HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).  Silicon Image’s family of MHL transmitters are designed for power-sensitive mobile devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras, portable media players, tablets and HD camcorders.  

All three MHL transmitters include an integrated high-speed switch.  This results in overall bill-of-materials (BOM) cost savings when implementing MHL functionality on an existing mobile device connection.  Their small 4x4mm BGA package offers a small form factor for mobile devices.  

Features of the new MHL transmitters include:

SiI8332 and SiI8336

• Supports MIPI DSI input
• Supports MHL output up to 1080p
• Integrated high-speed switch reduces BOM cost
• HDCP 1.2 support
• 8-channel uncompressed audio support
• Pin-compatible, HDCP and non-HDCP versions available

SiI8334

• Supports HDMI 1.4a input
• Supports MHL output up to 1080p
• Integrated high-speed switch reduces BOM cost

“As multimedia content and social media functions continue to multiply on mobile devices, consumers increasingly want the capability to display their content on a large screen for the ultimate HD experience,” said David Kuo, director of product marketing at Silicon Image, Inc.  “MHL technology enhances the connectivity of mobile devices to HDTVs, and our latest MHL transmitters are optimized to interface with the latest mobile applications processors for the next generation of HD-enabled smartphones and tablets.”

MHL technology is a rapidly growing HD audio/video connectivity standard that enables a mobile device to transmit 1080p uncompressed video with up to eight channels of digital audio over five pins, while also supporting HDCP content protection.  In addition, MHL-enabled DTVs and displays provide power to the mobile device when connected, ensuring that the phone battery is charged and ready to use even after viewing a full-length feature movie.  Consumers are also able to control MHL-enabled mobile devices using the existing DTV remote.

For more information on the new MHL transmitters, SiI8332, SiI8334 and SiI8336, and Silicon Image’s comprehensive MHL-enabled product portfolio, visit http://www.siliconimage.com.

About Silicon Image, Inc.

Silicon Image is a leading provider of wireless and wired connectivity solutions that enable the reliable distribution and presentation of high-definition 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 InstaPort™.  Silicon Image’s products are deployed by the world’s leading electronics manufacturers in devices such as desktop and notebook PCs, DTVs, Blu-ray Disc™ 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 DVI™ industry standards, the latest standards for mobile devices - SPMT™ and MHL™, and the standard for 60GHz wireless HD video – WirelessHD™ (WiHD).  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/.